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The European Ecological Federation engages with the European Union to support investment in ecological science and ensure its appropriate use in policymaking. The EEF will bring together ecologists across Europe to:
- Respond to European Commission consultations
- Suggest experts for EU advisory committees
- Hold meetings to bring together policymakers and scientists
- Raise the profile of the EEF and ecology with EU policymakers and politicians
Policy Developments
For the latest European Union policy developments, visit the British Ecological Society's Ecology and Policy Blog.
Current Consultations
For details of the latest consultations from the Environment Directorate at the European Commission, see the Commission's Nature and Biodiversity homepage.
Consultation Responses from the EEF
The EEF has submitted a response to a consultation run by the European Platform for Biodiversity Research Strategy (EPBRS). The consultation examines how a strategic approach can be adopted from 2010 to 2020 to meet the main challenges facing biodiversity and to identify and meet knowledge needs.
EEF Response to EPBRS Consultation on Research Strategy - November 2009

