Eurosite Annual Meeting 2026

Join Europe's nature leaders in the heart of Andalusia for the Eurosite Annual Meeting 2026, with three days of inspiration, collaboration and practical exchange on the most pressing challenges and opportunities in nature conservation today.

Set against the stunning landscapes of southern Spain, this year's conference brings together land stewards, conservation professionals, policymakers and finance experts to advance nature restoration, land stewardship and innovative nature finance across Europe. 2026 is the year of the Nature Restoration Plans: how will nature conservationists and landowners be affected by this? What partnerships are needed to make this a success? The conference will address both the Mediterranean and European contexts. Members and non-members are all very welcome!

As a highlight of the conference, participants will visit the world-famous Coto de Doñana — one of Europe's most iconic protected areas — bringing the conference themes to life in the field.

This year's Annual Meeting (followed immediately by the invitation-only European Conservation Finance Bootcamp) is facilitated by XCN, Fundación Biodiversidad, the International Land Conservation Network, the Conservation Finance Network and the LIFE programme.

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Monday, 2 November — Arrival & Opening
The conference kicks off with the Eurosite General Assembly (members only), followed by a welcoming lunch, keynote address, and pitches from participants. The evening closes with a welcome dinner.

Tuesday, 3 November — Workshops & Interactive Market
A full day of parallel workshops exploring themes such as land stewardship, nature restoration, nature finance and nature-based solutions. Topics could include the EU Nature Restoration Regulation and OECMs, conservation finance fundamentals, nature credits, market solutions for farmers and landowners, wildfire management and invasive alien species. The afternoon features an interactive market with poster sessions, Dolphin Tank pitches, and a roundtable. The day ends with the infamous Eurococktail networking dinner.

Wednesday, 4 November — Field Trip to Coto de Doñana
A full-day excursion to the Coto de Doñana, one of Europe's most significant wetland and biodiversity hotspots, with an Andalusian-style dinner in the evening.

A detailed programme will be shared soon, so stay tuned!

The Eurosite Annual Meeting is the flagship gathering of the Eurosite network, bringing together protected area managers, land stewards and conservation organisations from across Europe. This year's event is facilitated by XCN, Fundación Biodiversidad, the International Land Conservation Network, the Conservation Finance Network and the LIFE programme.

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