We honour those who built our story and left us in 2023 by looking back to their generation with gratitude.

Prof. Dr Hans Köpp

Prof. Dr Hans Köpp, who worked closely together with Alfred Toepfer, was one of the founding fathers of EUROPARC and the editor of the EUROPARC bulletin from 1973-1985.

Read more about Prof. Dr Hans Köpp and his contributions here.

Dr. Rauno Väisänen

Dr. Rauno Väisänen was a two-time member of the Council. Founder and President of the Nordic-Baltic Section and recipient of the Alfred Toepfer Medal. A loyal supporter of EUROPARC, he remained an enthusiastic advocate of all international cooperation.

Read more about Dr. Rauno Väisänen and his contributions here.

Wilf Fenten

Wilf Fenten, former Director of EUROPARC consulting, member of the Charter for Sustainable Tourism evaluation committee and contributor to various projects.

Read more about Wilf Fenten and his contributions here.

Dr Arnold Boer

Dr Arnold Boer, former member of EUROPARC council as Treasurer and avid contributor to the Transboundary Programme since its inception.

Read more about Dr Arnold Boer and his contributions here.

Gordon Miller

Gordon Miller, founding father of the International Ranger Federation and Alfred Toepfer Medal winner.

Read more about Gordon Miller and his contributions here.