Leave No Trace Ireland New Skills and Ethics Leaflets for Responsible Recreation
The creation of the new material is a result of a pioneering collaboration between Leave No Trace Ireland, Donegal Local Development CLG and local communities. The project focused on collaboration and co-creation with local communities to adapt, tailor and develop...
Bringing nature back to our lives! What is the new EU Biodiversity strategy and why is it important for the outdoors
The European Commission has adopted the new EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 and an associated Action Plan – a comprehensive, ambitious, long-term plan for protecting nature and reversing the degradation of ecosystems. It aims to put Europe’s...
NATURE – A GoGreenEx / ENOS initiative to address social isolation and sedentary lifestyles during the health crisis
There is an ever growing body of evidence, much of which can be found in the BOSS project resources, of the positive impact that being active in natural settings can bring. Being in nature has been shown to have especially powerful effects on positive mental...
New research reveals greater public appetite for outdoor activities after COVID
New research released today reveals that the appeal of outdoor activities has been boosted by enforced COVID- 19 restrictions. In a survey of consumers in seven countries* – UK, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Sweden – 70% of respondents stated that they are...
Position paper regarding outdoor sports against the background of the health crisis
In this context of the health crisis, ENOS has taken action to highlight the added value that outdoor sports can bring for individuals and communities and can be used to help in the process of restoration following the many challenges Europe is facing. A position...
Save the date Outdoor Sports Euro’meet 2022
The Outdoor Sports Euro’meet will be hosted by the municipality of Silkeborg Denmark, September 12-18, 2022. The venue is known for its large woodlands, lakes and rivers, as well as for its very effective and forward thinking outdoor sports policy, bringing together...
Understanding and showcasing the value of outdoor sports
The innovative and collaborative BOSS project (Benefits of Outdoors Sports for Society) was initiated by the European Network of Outdoor Sports to provide clear, high quality evidence and a system to quantify the value of the social benefits created by outdoor sport...
Protected areas and outdoor sports in perspective, Brussels, 3 March 2020
At the invitation of Carol Ritchie, Director of Europarc, the European Network of Natural and Cultural Heritage in Europe and Mike Mc Clure, chairman of ENOS an information sharing and networking event was held in Brussels on 3 March 2020. The event was a great...