Green Partners

UK

As Europe's largest conservation organisation, National Trust cares for nature, its beauty and history for all to enjoy. It does this with the help of millions of members, volunteers, staff and donors. This enables miles of coastline, forests, landscapes and the hundreds of historic buildings, gardens and precious collections to be protected. In 1895, founders Octavia Hill, Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley made a commitment to preserve historic sites and natural landscapes. Their goal was not only to preserve them, but also to make them accessible to all.

Butterfly Conservation is dedicated to saving butterflies and their habitats in the UK. The aim is to conserve and enhance landscapes for butterflies. The organisation advises landowners and operators on habitat conservation and restoration.

Buglife is dedicated to the conservation of all invertebrates: bees, beetles, worms, woodlice, jumping spiders and jellyfish. Buglife stands for practical conservation work, especially in the UK. With so many species, Buglife prioritises, which means that at the moment the focus is mainly on pollinators and freshwater habitats. A big part of this work is leading by example and finding ways to conserve species and then sharing these actions with others. Many of these best practice projects were subsequently adopted by national and local governments and gained influence as a result.

Bat Conservation Trust is dedicated solely to the conservation of bats and the habitats they depend on. The organisation supports local bat groups in the UK and has almost 5,000 members. Bat Conservation Trust works with volunteers, scientists, industry and government at both local and national levels on a range of projects. The aim is to achieve a wildlife-rich world where bats and people live together. The work focuses on taking action to protect bats and improve the landscapes they depend on, getting people excited about bats and their environment, engaging them in their conservation, building knowledge and increasing understanding. 

Mammal Society is an organisation dedicated exclusively to the study and conservation of all native mammals, with a focus on the study and conservation of mammals and their habitat. Mammal Society conducts research, provides information and resources, and undertakes conservation projects and activities. The aim is to raise public awareness of mammal conservation and support it through education, communication and campaigns. 

British Trust for Ornithology (BTO) is a UK organisation focused on understanding birds and in particular how and why bird populations change. Their vision is a world where people are inspired by birds and informed by science. BTO is primarily concerned with the study, monitoring and conservation of birds and their habitats. The organisation conducts various surveys and studies to collect data on bird populations, migration patterns, breeding behaviour and more. This information serves as a basis for conservation measures, policy decisions and ornithological research. In addition, BTO also works with the public through citizens' groups, educational programmes and bird-watching events. 

Netherlands

Vogelbescherming Nederland (VBN) is a Dutch nature conservation organisation that works to protect wild birds and their habitats. Bird protection by VBN does not only take place in the Netherlands, the organisation is also active abroad. Special emphasis is placed on the contribution that every individual can make to protect wild birds.

Natuurmonumenten is one of the largest nature conservation organisations in the Netherlands. Its aim is to give more space to nature in the Netherlands. Natuurmonumenten unites people with a heart for nature. The organisation protects nature reserves, valuable landscapes and cultural heritage. In this way, nature is preserved and can be enjoyed by future generations for centuries to come.

Vlinderstichting is a Dutch organisation that focuses on the protection of butterflies and dragonflies. The measures are not only limited to nature reserves, but also to domestic gardens. Knowledge dissemination, education, protection and advice are the focus of Vlinderstichting not only in the Netherlands but throughout Europe.

Germany

Since 1909, nature has been the world of the LBV, NABU's Bavarian partner association. With 75,000 members and supporters, 350 district and local groups, 120 youth groups and 2,750 hectares of its own protected areas throughout Bavaria, LBV is Bavaria's oldest and largest species and biotope conservation association. More than 120 employees support the volunteers on site from 20 offices.

The focal points of the LBV:

Species conservation: Species conservation is one of the LBV's central concerns. Whether storks, otters, orchids, butterflies, newts or bats - the LBV supports the diversity of our animal and plant world with numerous activities. These include counts, the implementation of targeted projects, public relations work and statements on draft legislation.

Landscape and biotope protection: By purchasing and leasing land with the help of the Noah's Ark Fund, the LBV protects rare animal and plant species on more than 3,000 hectares.

Environmental education and public relations: With seminars, exhibitions, excursions, brochures and together with the press, the LBV keeps the public informed about species and biotope protection in Bavaria.

France

Belgium

Natagora is active in Belgium. Natagora's goal is to protect nature in Wallonia and Brussels. With one big goal: to redevelop biodiversity, in balance with human activities. The main objective is to halt the decline of biodiversity and contribute to the restoration of a better balance between man and nature. Natagora focuses on four priorities: Protection through the management of protected areas, Studies to learn more about the different species, Engagement to address decision makers and Education to train responsible actors.

Sweden