Stichting Environmental Defense Fund Europe

RSIN: 859171814

Stichting Environmental Defense Fund Europe’s mission is to preserve the natural systems on which all life depends. Guided by science and economics, we find practical and lasting solutions to the most serious environmental problems
The foundation's objects are:
1. a. the advancement of the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment;
2. b. the advancement of the education of the public with particular reference to the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment;
3. c. the promotion of 'sustainable development' by:
  1. i. the preservation, conservation, and the protection of the environment and the prudent use of resources;
  2. ii. the promotion of sustainable means of achieving economic growth and regeneration.

Europe has a strong track record of environmental leadership, yet many problems—from climate pollution to poor air quality to overfishing in our seas—still require urgent action. Our steadily expanding presence in Europe is establishing us as an organisation committed to tackling pressing challenges with practical, evidence based solutions. As we grow our ability to catalyse change in Europe, we look to apply our trademark combination of science, economics, law and unusual partnerships to secure lasting solutions to global environmental problems.
Promising solutions lie ahead in Europe’s shipping, oil and gas, air quality, oceans and transport sectors. We will ensure the UK’s environment bill promotes cleaner vehicles to improve air quality and people’s health. We will help countries and companies craft plans to drive the investments needed to slash emissions from shipping. We will help Europe meet its commitment to producing a strategy to cut methane pollution after years of neglect. The UK plans to update clean air rules dating back to 1995, a major opportunity to drive transformational change. On the oceans, we are focused on interactions between the marine world and our changing atmosphere.

The members of the management board will be paid no remuneration for their duties. They are however entitled to the reimbursement of any costs incurred by them in the course of their duties.

The 2024 Environmental Defense Fund Europe Annual Report details the highlights of the organisation’s activities. Download the report [PDF].