05 May 2026 Register Now: Conservation, Science and Policy: Shaping the Next Steps for the Birds Directive
Register now for our next event on “Conservation, Science and Policy: Shaping the Next Steps for the Birds Directive”, hosted by MEP Alex Agius Saliba in the European Parliament, Brussels (Spinelli 3H1), on 02 June 2026 from 18:00 to 20:00.
MEP Alex AGIUS SALIBA
S&D, Malta – Vice-President of the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup
MEP Juan Ignacio ZOIDO
EPP, Spain – President of the “Biodiversity, Hunting, Countryside” Intergroup
MEP Eric SARGIACOMO
S&D, France
Mr. Andrea VETTORI
Head of Unit, Nature Conservation, DG ENV, European Commission
Mr. Ariel BRUNNER
Regional Director, BirdLife Europe and Central Asia
Mr. Carlos SÁNCHEZ
Fundación Artemisan, Spain
Mr. Paul THOROUGHGOOD (TBC)
Acting Chief Conservation Officer, Ducks Unlimited Canada
This high-level dialogue focuses on shaping the next steps for the Birds Directive by evaluating the implementation of EU environmental policies and nature restoration initiatives. Experts and policymakers will explore how sustainable hunting and grassroots conservation contribute to Europe’s biodiversity goals, highlighting the vital link between evidence-based science and policy development. The session aims to identify effective strategies for the conservation of migratory birds and habitat improvement through sustainable use practices and community-based actions.
This event is co-organised by the European Federation for Hunting and Conservation (FACE) and the European Landowners’ Organization (ELO).