Eco-Activist Database

These organisations are active in various areas of eco-activism, ranging from protecting biodiversity to combating climate change to promoting environmental and social justice.

• Greenpeace France - A branch of the international organization Greenpeace, which campaigns for the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable solutions. https://www.greenpeace.fr/ 

• Les Amis de la Terre France - Friends of the Earth France - An environmental association that is part of the international Friends of the Earth network, which works on various fronts, including climate justice, biodiversity and human rights. https://www.amisdelaterre.org/ 

• France Nature Environnement (FNE) - The French federation of associations for the protection of nature and the environment, representing a wide network of local and regional associations. https://www.fne.asso.fr/ 

• Alternatiba - A citizen's movement for climate and social justice, which organizes events and actions to promote ecological alternatives and solidarity. https://alternatiba.eu/ 

• Réseau Action Climate (RAC) - A network of French associations engaged in the fight against climate change through awareness and political advocacy. https://reseauactionclimate.org/ 

• Fondation Nicolas Hulot pour la Nature et l'Homme - Created by environmental activist Nicolas Hulot, this foundation works on projects to conserve biodiversity and promote sustainable development. https://www.fondation-nicolas-hulot.org/ 

• Surfrider Foundation Europe - Specialised in the protection of oceans and coastlines, this organisation campaigns against marine pollution and for the preservation of marine ecosystems. https://www.surfrider.eu/ 

• Zero Waste France - An association that campaigns for reducing waste at source and promoting recycling and composting. https://www.zerowastefrance.org/ 

• Youth for Climate France - A youth-led branch of the international Fridays for Future movement that organizes school strikes and demonstrations to demand climate action. https://youthforclimate.fr/ 

• GoodPlanet Foundation - Founded by Yann Arthus-Bertrand, this foundation focuses on environmental education, sustainable development, and promoting eco-friendly practices. https://www.goodplanet.org/

These organisations are active across Ireland in environmental education, advocacy, sustainable development and community empowerment:

• ECO-UNESCO – Ireland’s Environmental Education and Youth Organisation, channeling young people’s passion into positive environmental action through programmes like Young Environmentalist Awards, Youth for Sustainable Development and ECO-Choices. https://ecounesco.ie/ ECO-UNESCO

• An Taisce – The National Trust for Ireland – An independent charity working to preserve and protect Ireland’s natural and built heritage, acting as a public voice for the environment through advocacy, research and practical conservation projects. https://www.antaisce.org/ antaisce.org

• VOICE Ireland – A member-based environmental charity established in 1997, focusing on waste and water issues, empowering individuals and communities to take action and advocating for circular-economy and effective environmental policy. https://www.voiceireland.org/ voiceireland.org

• Friends of the Earth Ireland – Part of the world’s largest grassroots environmental network, campaigning for a just world with zero pollution through public mobilisation, policy advocacy and community organising. https://www.friendsoftheearth.ie/ Friends of the Earth

• Friends of the Irish Environment – Formed in 1997 by activists concerned about Ireland’s failure to implement EU environmental law, FIE provides expert advice, legal support and public campaigns to strengthen environmental governance. https://www.friendsoftheirishenvironment.org/ friendsoftheirishenvironment.org

• GOAL NextGen Youth – GOAL’s youth programme unites young people globally to deepen understanding of global citizenship and drive long-term engagement for a fairer, more sustainable future. https://www.goalglobal.org/youth/ GOAL Global

• Irish Environmental Network (IEN) – An independent umbrella body representing over 30 member NGOs, IEN distributes core funding, provides training and advice, and advocates for effective implementation of EU environmental and planning law. https://ien.ie/our-members/ IEN - Irish Environmental Network

• Cultivate – A national cooperative and charity based in Cloughjordan, supporting community-led responses to environmental and social challenges through events, courses and projects promoting low-carbon, resilient living. https://cultivate.ie/ cultivate.ie

• Feasta – The Foundation for the Economics of Sustainability – Seeks to identify the characteristics of a truly sustainable society and promote the economic, cultural and environmental transitions needed to achieve it through research, publications and policy proposals. https://www.feasta.org/ feasta.org

• CELT – Centre for Environmental Living and Training – A community-oriented registered charity since 2001, offering workshops and training in ecological and traditional skills to increase personal capacity and community resilience. https://www.celtnet.org/

These organisations are active in various fields, including nature conservation, promoting renewable energy, climate justice, and environmental awareness. 

• Danmarks Naturfredningsforening (DN) - The largest environmental organization in Denmark, dedicated to protecting nature and promoting sustainability. https://www.dn.dk/ 

• NOAH - The Danish branch of Friends of the Earth, focusing on climate justice, biodiversity, and combating pollutants. https://noah.dk/ 

• 350 Denmark - Part of the international 350.org network, this organization campaigns to stop fossil fuel projects and promote renewable solutions. https://350.org/ 

• VedvarendeEnergi - An organization promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency for a sustainable future. https://ve.dk/ 

• SustainableEnergy - Works to promote sustainable energy solutions and policies in Denmark and globally. https://sustainableenergy.dk/

• Global Aktion  - Works for climate and social justice through campaigns and direct actions. https://globalaktion.dk/ 

• Eco-net - Promotes sustainable lifestyles and responsible consumption through various community projects and initiatives. https://www.eco-net.dk/ 

• Miljøpunkt Amager - A local organization working on environmental projects in Amager, an island in Copenhagen, focusing on biodiversity and waste management.  https://www.miljopunkt-amager.dk/ 

• Rådet for Grøn Omstilling - Known in English as "The Ecological Council," it focuses on environmental policies and green innovation. https://rgo.dk/

• Transition Denmark - Part of the global Transition Towns movement, encouraging local communities to adopt sustainable practices. https://transitiondenmark.dk/ 

These organizations are active in various areas of eco-activism and nature conservation across Portugal:

GAIA – Grupo de Ação e Intervenção Ambiental – A Portuguese environmental NGO (founded in 1996) with offices in Lisbon and Alentejo, GAIA campaigns on climate change, eco-consumption, food sovereignty and seed freedom, and promotes agroecology and the dignity of rural life through local and European-level advocacy and education. https://gaia.org.pt/

ZERO – Associação Sistema Terrestre Sustentável – Established in late 2015, ZERO is a national, non-profit NGO of public utility, independent of political or commercial interests. It works to advance sustainability through campaigns, research and advocacy on climate, energy, water, oceans, agriculture and mobility. https://zero.ong/

CASCAISEA – Founded in Cascais in 2019, CASCAISEA is dedicated to defending coastal and marine ecosystems through awareness-raising, citizen science, beach clean-ups and education programmes aimed at fostering ocean stewardship. https://www.cascaisea.pt/en/

Quercus – Associação Nacional de Conservação da Natureza – Founded in 1985, Quercus is Portugal’s largest nature-conservation NGO. It protects biodiversity through environmental education, policy advocacy, habitat restoration and legal action, and is headquartered in Monsanto Forest Park, Lisbon. https://quercus.pt/

FAPAS – Associação Portuguesa para a Conservação da Biodiversidade – Since 1990, FAPAS carries out scientific research, monitoring and restoration projects focused on Portugal’s endemic fauna (e.g. wolves, seabirds) and habitats, while also providing environmental education and community outreach. https://www.fapas.pt/

GEOTA – Grupo de Estudos de Ordenamento do Território e Ambiente – GEOTA’s mission is to defend the environment and promote sustainable development via citizen training, information campaigns and policy advocacy, working on areas such as spatial planning, renewable energy, water management and biodiversity protection. https://www.geota.pt/o-geota

Associação ALDEIA – Ação, Liberdade, Desenvolvimento, Educação, Investigação, Ambiente – Founded in 2003 in Northeast Portugal, ALDEIA supports sustainable rural development through environmental education, community projects and wildlife rescue (operating two wildlife hospitals that have cared for tens of thousands of animals). https://www.aldeia.org/portal/PT/2/default.aspx

ANP|WWF – Associação Natureza Portugal (WWF Portugal) – Active since 1995, WWF Portugal works to protect and restore biodiversity and natural resources, campaigns on forest conservation (including cork oak), freshwater protection and climate change mitigation, and develops sustainable-development projects nationwide. https://www.natureza-portugal.org/

LPN – Liga para a Proteção da Natureza – Established in 1948, LPN is Portugal’s oldest environmental association. It focuses on species and habitat conservation, environmental education, scientific research and public-policy advocacy, and coordinates citizen-science programmes such as bird monitoring. https://www.lpn.pt/

Rewilding Portugal – As part of the Rewilding Europe network, Rewilding Portugal works to restore natural processes and complete trophic chains—particularly in the Greater Côa Valley—through habitat regeneration, species reintroductions and community-based conservation. https://rewilding-portugal.com/pt/

These organizations are active across Romania in areas from marine conservation to urban ecology and sustainable rural development:

• Eco-Dobrogea Association – A Constanța-based NGO organizing citizens’ assemblies and participatory events on climate change, energy poverty and sustainable tourism to foster environmental awareness and policy change. http://www.eco-dobrogea.ro Citizens Take Over Europe

• Mare Nostrum NGO – The most active environmental NGO in Constanța since 1994, focusing on marine and coastal biodiversity conservation, Black Sea dolphin monitoring, environmental education and influencing urban and coastal policy. https://www.marenostrum.ro marenostrum.ro

• Eco-Civica Foundation – A Bucharest foundation with over 23 years of community-based activism for environmental and heritage protection, known for successful legal campaigns safeguarding green spaces and historic sites from urban development. https://fundatiaecocivica.ro fundatiaecocivica.ro

• Greenpeace Romania – The Bucharest branch of Greenpeace International, employing non-violent direct action, research, advocacy and public campaigns to tackle climate change, protect biodiversity, oceans and forests, and promote renewable energy and environmental justice in Romania. https://www.greenpeace.org/romania/ greenpeace.atWikipedia

• EcoWatch – Asociația EcoWatch, founded in 2007 in Constanța, engages in environmental education, community outreach, beach clean-ups and citizen-science projects to promote sustainable practices and ocean stewardship on the Black Sea coast. https://ecowatch.ro ecowatch.ro

• Eco Point – Asociaţia ECOPOINT, based in Bucharest, specializes in implementing Extended Producer Responsibility for electrical and electronic equipment waste (WEEE), coordinating collection and recycling networks under the ecopTAX® system. https://eco-point.ro Eco-Point

• Green Revolution – Founded in 2009 in Bucharest, this urban-ecology NGO advocates for greener cities through environmental education, public policy advocacy, bike-sharing initiatives, the Picnic Law, and engaging citizens in sustainable urban development. https://greenrevolution.ro Green Revolution

• EcoTop – ECOTOP Oradea, registered in 1991 in Oradea, operates regionally in western Romania promoting environmental education, biodiversity conservation, Natura 2000 stewardship, inter-school ECOCHALLENGE competitions, and partnerships with international volunteers for sustainable rural development. https://ecotoporadea.ro ecotoporadea.ro

• Fundația de Ecologie și Turism Potaissa – Based in Turda (Cluj) since 1991, this foundation supports youth environmental education, organizes nature excursions, biodiversity-conservation projects, and promotes responsible ecotourism via platforms like JuniorRanger.RO and TurdaTurism.RO. https://sustin.potaissa.org potaissa.org

• Focus Eco Center – Founded in 1994 in Târgu Mureș, Focus Eco Center drives sustainable development through participatory regional planning, an environmental education hub, wetland rehabilitation, ecotourism networks, and innovative projects in water and urban-forest management. https://focuseco.ro

These organisations are active across Italy in areas of eco-activism, wildlife protection, sustainable development and environmental education:

• Amici della Terra ONLUS – A national environmental NGO recognized by the Italian Ministry of the Environment and active since 1978, Amici della Terra promotes policies and behaviours oriented towards environmental protection and sustainable development through opinion campaigns, projects, information and environmental education on issues such as renewable energy, biodiversity and climate justice https://amicidellaterra.it/

• Associazione Culturale Greenaccord – A non-profit cultural association based in Rome, Greenaccord designs and runs conferences, workshops and media initiatives in Italy and abroad to raise awareness, foster dialogue and promote the protection and enhancement of nature and the environment https://greenaccord.org/

• C.A.I. – Club Alpino Italiano – Founded in Turin in 1863 by Quintino Sella, CAI is the world’s second-oldest alpine club. It promotes mountaineering and responsible mountain tourism, maintains a network of over 400 mountain huts and 27,000 km of trails, and engages in environmental stewardship and educational outreach on Alpine conservation https://www.cai.it/

• E.N.P.A. – Ente Nazionale per la Protezione degli Animali ODV – Established in 1871, ENPA rescues and shelters stray and abandoned companion animals, organizes adoptions, intervenes in wildlife emergencies and runs public-awareness campaigns to improve animal welfare across Italy https://enpa.org/

• EARTH ODV – A national association for environmental and animal protection headquartered in Rome, EARTH ODV organises events on environmental policy, runs campaigns for animal welfare, and offers educational programmes to engage citizens in biodiversity conservation and sustainable living https://www.earth-associazione.org/it/

• Fare Verde ETS ODV – Recognised by the Ministry of the Environment and based in Bari, Fare Verde gives voice to animals, seas, forests and rivers through direct-action campaigns, educational initiatives, beach clean-ups and advocacy for vulnerable ecosystems both in Italy and internationally https://www.fareverde.it/

• Feder.G.E.V. Italia – Federazione Nazionale Guardie Ecologiche Volontarie – A volunteer-based federation present in every region, Feder.G.E.V. coordinates Ecological Volunteer Guards who assist public authorities in nature-protection duties, environmental monitoring, park management and educational outreach on biodiversity conservation http://www.federgev.it/index.html

• Federazione Nazionale Pro-Natura APS-ETS – Italy’s oldest environmental association, Pro-Natura was founded in the Aosta Valley and has worked since the 1950s using scientific research, policy advocacy and volunteer mobilisation to drive eco-sustainable development projects and protect natural heritage https://www.pro-natura.it/home.html

• Fondazione Marevivo E.T.S. – Established in 1985 and recognised by the Ministry of the Environment, Marevivo is dedicated to protecting the sea and its inhabitants. It runs biodiversity-conservation projects, educational campaigns and citizen-science initiatives to safeguard marine ecosystems in Italy and worldwide https://marevivo.it/

• WWF Italia – Associazione Italiana per il World Wide Fund for Nature – Founded on 26 November 1966, WWF Italy manages over 100 protected “Oasi” covering more than 30,000 hectares, conducts conservation projects for wetlands, forests and marine areas, and leads public campaigns on climate change, biodiversity and sustainable living  https://www.wwf.it/