The Heads of European Nature Conservation Agencies have established a network (“ENCA-Network”) to strengthen nature conservation in Europe by enhancing cooperation between its members

The aims of the network are

• finding a strategic view on relevant issues
• influencing policy
• sharing best practice and information

In particular, the ENCA-Network will:

• provide a forum for leadership on critical issues of nature conservation policy and implementation across the policy cycle
• provide a forum for high level dialogue and exchange of information on matters of mutual concern
• promote and support bilateral / multilateral cooperation between its members through sharing experiences, approaches, problems and solutions
• provide support to the network’s members through exchange of information, organisation of mutual support and the organisation of topical cooperation
• serve as a place for discussion with regard to policy implementation proposals and/or developments
• devise and deliver practical solutions to common problems
• provide a mechanism for communicating the views of the Nature Conservation  Agencies or similar bodies to third parties and a wider public
• work together with the EPA-Network (“Network of Heads of European Environment Protection Agencies”) or other networks as appropriate