About EEB
the environmental voice of European citizens
We stand for environmental justice, sustainable development and participatory democracy. Our aim is to ensure the EU secures a healthy environment and rich biodiversity for all.
Created in 1974, the EEB is now Europe's largest federation of environmental organisations with 140+ member organisations who gain their membership from the general public. Because of this, we are guided by the voices of 15 million European citizens, and act as the ears and voice of its members towards the EU decision makers.
We work on a vast array of environmental issues and our policy officers use experts, scientists, our members, and politicians to work towards developing and protecting environmental policies. Take a look at our Activities section which explains what we work on and what we do, and our EEB Work Programme 2011 for much more detail on our coming activities this year.
Our office in Brussels closely coordinates EU-oriented activities with EEB Members at national level around Europe. We also work in coalitions, such as the Green 10 and Spring Alliance, as well as in ad-hoc coalitions with representatives of other interest groups when appropriate.
For further details please consult our Statute clicking on the link.
membership
We represent more than 140 member organisations from 31 countries with a membership base of more than 15 million individuals/households.
These non-governmental organisations deal with environmental issues and nature protection and help form the basis of the EEB - giving it direction, credibility and outreach across the European Union and beyond.
EEB and accountability
We have signed the International Non-Governmental Organisations’ Accountability Charter, following its principles as far as they are applicable to that of the EEB. Transparency about our work and finances are crucial; please see our Annual Reports which have an overview of income and expenditure.
The EEB is also registered on the European Commission’s register of interest representatives.
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