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FACE Communication Experts Met in Salzburg

On 23 February 2024, the FACE Communications Working Group met for an insightful event in Salzburg (Austria)...

01 March, 2024 / 0 Comments

Understanding the Wolf Proposal: A new tool for conservation

Under the current legal framework, wolves are under strict protection in Appendix II of the Bern Convention and Annex IV of the EU’s Habitats Directive....

29 February, 2024 / 0 Comments

FACE welcomes a new Patron: Outdoor Marketing International

FACE is delighted to welcome Outdoor Marketing International (OMI) into its Patron Programme. OMI operates as an independent agency within the hunting, firearms, and outdoor industry, representing numerous well-known brands internationally,...

28 February, 2024 / 0 Comments

The European Parliament has adopted the Nature Restoration Law

Today the European Parliament voted in favour of the Restoration Law ...

27 February, 2024 / 0 Comments

Final vote on the Nature Restoration Law

On 27 February, the European Parliament will vote on the text of the Nature Restoration Law which was agreed in trilogue by the European Parliament and the Council negotiating teams last year. After the European Parliament vote, the Council will also approve the text....

26 February, 2024 / 0 Comments

FACE Commends Austria’s Role in Improving Acceptance of Hunting

The survey also sheds light on the global significance of hunting in conservation, particularly addressing the contentious issue of trophy hunting. ...

23 February, 2024 / 0 Comments

The Waterfowlers’ Network: Investing in Waterbirds

FACE is just returning from the annual Waterfowlers’ Network meeting. This group aims to make the world a better place for birds and waterfowlers alike...

21 February, 2024 / 0 Comments

Bad news for biodiversity on farmland

With more than 1,000 tractors outside the EU headquarters, farmers from Belgium, Germany, France, the Netherlands, and other Member States are protesting to make their voices heard...

01 February, 2024 / 0 Comments

New Survey Sheds Light on European Acceptance of So-Called “Trophy” Hunting

A survey conducted by YouGov has unveiled a significant acceptance of international hunting...

24 January, 2024 / 0 Comments

Over 70% of Spanish People Accept Hunting: New Survey Shows Public Opinion

A new study conducted by YouGov for FACE and the Royal Spanish Hunting Federation has revealed that 70% of Spaniards accept regulated hunting...

18 January, 2024 / 0 Comments

New Survey Shows Overwhelmingly Positive Public Attitude Towards Hunting in Belgium

A recent public survey commissioned by Hubertus Vereniging Vlaanderen (HVV) and the Royal Saint-Hubert Club de Belgique (RSHCB), has uncovered...

10 January, 2024 / 0 Comments

Management of Invasive Vertebrates: A Practical Guide

The European Union, under its 2030 Biodiversity Strategy, is intensifying actions to counter Invasive Alien Species (IAS)...

22 December, 2023 / 0 Comments

Exploring the impact of Invasive Alien Species on Europe’s Red List Species

The European Union, under its 2030 Biodiversity Strategy, is intensifying actions to counter Invasive Alien Species (IAS)...

22 December, 2023 / 0 Comments

Understanding the Challenge: The Illegal Killing of Large Carnivores in Europe

Europe's recovery of large carnivores is a testament to conservation success. ...

22 December, 2023 / 0 Comments

Changing the protection status of wolves in Europe: FACE response on the next steps

While we welcome this news, we expect Environment ministers to support the science-based proposal from the EC, however, to ensure successful coexistence, we also need...

20 December, 2023 / 0 Comments

FACE releases its Activity Report 2023

FACE is pleased to publish its annual Activity Report for 2023, which provides highlights of our main work...

20 December, 2023 / 0 Comments

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the FACE Team

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year as we reflect on a remarkable year, including our successful campaign and advancements in our 2027 strategy....

19 December, 2023 / 0 Comments

FACE publishes its 9th Biodiversity Manifesto Report

Face is proud to announce its Biodiversity Manifesto report for 2023....

16 December, 2023 / 0 Comments

Governments gather at the Bern Convention: Updates from FACE

Progress on the eradication of the Ruddy Duck and the case file around the development plans which threaten the natural areas of the Akamas peninsula in Cyprus...

08 December, 2023 / 0 Comments