Europeans Mark Natura 2000 Network Day
Why this is here: Nearly a decade ago, civil society successfully campaigned for Europe to officially recognize the Natura 2000 network with a dedicated day of celebration.
Asunción Ruiz, director of SEO/BirdLife in Spain, observes a collective achievement—the Natura 2000 network—and urges continued defense of it. Today marks the European Day of the Natura 2000 network, the largest coordinated network of protected areas worldwide.
The network arose from decades of work by scientists, citizens, and forward-thinking institutions resisting nature’s loss. SEO/BirdLife contributed by helping to identify and defend this network, which Ruiz notes is now a shared European asset.
However, Ruiz expresses concern that the network faces renewed threats and attempts to weaken its protections. She explains that diminishing Natura 2000 would impact climate protection, biodiversity, and the European economy. She asks citizens across Europe to raise their hands in a butterfly shape as a symbol of solidarity.
The future of the network remains uncertain as it faces ongoing challenges to its guarantees and potential setbacks. Work to protect this network of life continues.
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