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Europe: Engaged Projects

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European Climate Foundation

The European Climate Foundation works behind the scenes to accelerate the transition to a climate-safe future. Through grantmaking, research, and strategic partnerships, it supports bold ideas that move the needle on policy, markets, and public will.

Coastal & Marine Union / European Union for Coastal Conservation (EUCC)

EUCC bridges science, policy, and practice to care for Europe’s coastlines and marine ecosystems. It supports sustainable coastal development while safeguarding natural and cultural heritage along shorelines.

Environmental Law Foundation (ELF)

ELF helps communities and individuals in England and Wales access environmental justice by connecting them with legal expertise. Rooted in the belief that everyone should have a say in how their environment is protected, the foundation focuses on public participation and advocacy.

Careforest

Careforest reimagines forests as spaces of care, not just resource extraction. Blending ecological restoration with social practice, the project fosters a more reciprocal relationship between European citizens and their nearby wooded landscapes.

Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe

CAN Europe is one of the largest coalitions working for climate justice across the continent. With over 180 member organizations, it drives coordinated action to hold governments accountable and push for ambitious climate policies.

CARE Conference on Animal Rights in Europe

Held annually, the CARE Conference creates space for critical discussions on the legal and moral status of animals in Europe. It brings together scholars, advocates, and practitioners committed to advancing animal rights through law and policy.

Legal Guidance – Rewilding Europe

Rewilding Europe’s legal guidance offers tools and insights to navigate the often complex legal landscape of restoring wild nature. It helps landowners, communities, and policymakers support rewilding efforts within existing European law.

Environmental Justice – European Forum for Restorative Justice

This initiative explores how restorative justice can meet the deep harms caused by environmental degradation. It brings together legal thinkers, practitioners, and communities to reimagine responses to ecological harm through dialogue, accountability, and repair.

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