Rewilding Webinar: Implementing Nature Restoration Law
2025-06-24 13:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Rewilding Europe is inviting to a special webinar, hosted by Rewilding Europe on behalf of the European Rewilding Coalition:
Implementing the Nature Restoration Law through Rewilding.
The EU Nature Restoration Law marks a turning point for large-scale nature recovery in Europe. But what does this mean for rewilding in practice, across landscapes, within national policy plans, and at local level?
Join us to explore how this legal framework opens up space for rewilding, and what it could mean for you.
Whether you are working on the ground, building rewilding capacity, or advocating for change, this webinar will give you a deeper understanding of how the Nature Restoration Law can support your efforts.
The webinar is free and open to all – you are welcome to share this invitation with others who might be interested!
Webinar details:
Title: Implementing the Nature Restoration Law through Rewilding
Date: Tuesday 24 June 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:00 CEST
Registration: Click here to register.
What to expect:

Legal context

Arie Trouwborst, Professor of Nature Conservation Law at Tilburg University in the Netherlands, explains how the law creates new legal opportunities for rewilding.

Practical tools and guidance

Giulia Testa, Upscaling Manager at Rewilding Europe, presents the Practical Guide on integrating rewilding into the National Restoration Plans.

Local case study: Velebit Mountains in Croatia

Marija Krnjajić, team leader at Rewilding Velebit, and Matko Bišćan, Senior Project Manager for Nature & Environmental Protection (Ecology) at Institute of Environmental Protection & Energy, share real life experiences from Croatia.
The webinar will be hosted and moderated by Amy Duthie, Head of Upscaling at Rewilding Europe.

Re-Elections for the ERF Executive Committee
2025-08-09 - 2025-09-09
The candidate application process is open for members* to apply for any one of the six positions which make up the ERF Elected Executive Committee (EEC).

Role descriptions for each position:

Positions Open for Election and their job descriptions (linked):
 ERF President
 ERF Vice President
 ERF Financial Officer
 ERF Secretary
 ERF Training Officer
 ERF Project Officer

Please note that for total transparency during the election process, the following EEC
Members will either be standing again for their existing position, applying for another role
within the EEC, or standing down:
Ilan Yeger – currently Vice President will be standing for President
Lars Scharfe – IRF Regional Representative will be standing for Vice President
Michael Grossman – currently Financial Officer will be standing down
Maria Gurscaia – currently Secretary will be standing for Secretary
Borja Diaz – currently Training Officer will be standing for Training Officer
Adam J Norton Turner – currently Project Officer will be standing down

Candidate Nomination Process:
To apply for any of the positions please use the online candidate application form.

Election Timeline:
Note to Voting Associations – please contact the Election Committee directly by email (erc25elections@europeanrangers.org) as soon as possible and before the opening deadline, if your nominated Association contact (the person who receives the general ERF mailings), is not available to receive the Electronic Voting Link. This person must be available to vote online on behalf of your Association during the voting period (see below). Voting links cannot be transferred to someone else once they have been sent out!

Voting Opens: 2nd October 2025
Voting Closes: 9th October 2025
Voting Method: Electronic voting (details will be shared with Regular ERF Member Ranger Associations in due course)

The results of the elections will be announced at the European Ranger Congress on Thursday 9th October 2025 and the newly Elected Executive Committee will be formally introduced during the Congress. However, in the case of a tie for any position, a second ballot will be run as soon as possible afterwards, which may delay the formal introduction of those specific EEC positions.

If you are passionate about the ranger movement and committed to contributing to its growth and unity across Europe, we encourage you to consider standing.

*ERF Candidate Eligibility Criteria: (as set out in the ERF Guideline Election Regulations)

The candidate must be a current or former ranger and must be a member of an association in good standing and listed on the Final Electoral Register. See Executive Committee & Election Process – European Ranger Federation.
Candidates may be nominated by representatives of Regular Member Associations included in the Final Electoral Register.
Those interested in standing must submit their candidate application to the Electoral Committee within the nomination period below, including a letter of motivation, a photograph and the official endorsement from their Association.

IUCN World Conservation Congress
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-15 | Abu Dhabi
The IUCN World Conservation Congress will tackle five critical themes, each driving the bold, transformative change needed to secure a sustainable future for both nature and humanity:

Scaling Up Resilient Conservation Action
Reducing Climate Overshoot Risks
Delivering on Equity
Transitioning to Nature-Positive Economies and Societies
Disruptive Innovation and Leadership for Conservation

IUCN is committed to making the Congress as accessible as possible by offering a two-tiered fee structure. Lower registration fees are available for participants from Low- and Middle-Income countries (as per the World Bank Classification) and for young professionals and youth.
To participate in the IUCN Congress 2025, participants can choose between two registration formats:
In-person registration and Virtual-only registration.
More details and registration here.

LAUNCH OF IUCN REWILDING GUIDELINES
The congress will also stage the launch of the first-ever IUCN Rewilding Guidelines after this webinar (exclusively for participants):
Transforming Rewilding: Guidelines for Resilient Conservation and Nature-Positive Economies
According to Rewilding Europe, that has contributed to these guidelines, this launch will be an important step for rewilding at a global level.
