Countdown 2010
is hosted by the World Conservation Union (IUCN), Regional Office for Europe
23/11/06: Success through Continuity: 2010 biodiversity target at the center of EU’s triple presidency
02/11/06: Responding to the 2010 biodiversity challenge
20/10/06: Towards 2010 and Beyond – a vision for European Nature
11/10/06: Dutch Countdown Initiative marks milestone to 2010
Countdown 2010 goal
That all European governments and members of civil society, at every level, have taken the necessary actions to halt the loss of biodiversity by 2010
Countdown 2010
Tasty food and essential medicine, fresh air and clean water, protection from natural disasters and the pleasure of walking through a forest in spring time: Without biodiversity, our lives would look a lot more bleak and barren.
But at the same time as we are taking advantage of this natural wealth, we are wasting our assets: Recent studies showed that two thirds of ecosystem services worldwide are in decline and species become extinct at up to 1.000 times the normal rate. It is more important than ever that we reverse this trend.
Over the last few years a number of international agreements have promised to save biodiversity by 2010.
- Find out more about the 2010 biodiversity target
To support governments and other stakeholders in achieving the 2010 biodiversity target, Countdown 2010 combines efforts to save biodiversity within a powerful network of active partners, including governments, cities and regions, and civil society organisations. National platforms assess performance, create awareness and demand action. To join the alliance, every member commits to take specific steps to save biodiversity in its realm.
- See the full list of Countdown 2010 partners
- Find out how to join Countdown 2010
Life is ticking away, and it’s time to move from words to action.
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