Belleuropa Award

The winner of the 2025 Belleuropa Award is Ericsberg Castle, a historic estate nestled in Sweden’s Södermanland region. The estate is recognized as a model of sustainability, where deep respect for nature, culture, and community guides every aspect of its management.

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FAMIGRO Award

ZukunftMoor, a pioneering company based in Lower Saxony, has won the FAMIGRO Award 2025. The award honours an innovative approach to peatland management – vital for climate protection and the future of rural landscapes.

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May/June edition of the CountrySide Magazine

This edition is packed with bold ideas and fresh perspectives on the future of European land and agriculture.

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European Bee Award

Applications are open

The Bee Award is committed to find common solutions for the benefit of biodiversity by rewarding projects protecting pollinators.

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Jurgen Tack insight at the ForumforAg

Article & replay available

Jurgen surprised audience and fellow speakers during session two of the Annual Conference, called “Financing the transition – climate, nature and farm profitability“.

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The European Landowners' Organization

ELO is dedicated to advancing a sustainable countryside, raising awareness on environmental and agricultural concerns. We are a unique federation of associations from Europe, dedicated to representing the interests of landowners, land managers, and rural entrepreneurs.

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Wildlife Estates

The WE Label promotes collaboration between private and public actors to show that land managers' work aligns with biodiversity conservation principles. This has involved the creation of National Delegations to engage with both private and public actors, such as NGOs, administrative bodies, universities, independent scientists, and even companies.

Wildlife Estate

CountrySide Magazine

For nearly 26 years, our magazine has been the voice of land managers and rural entrepreneurs, fostering discussion and sharing best practices. We connect agriculture, the environment, and rural businesses, showcasing ELO's projects and policy updates. The CountrySide Magazine fuels impactful discourse.

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Shaping the European Landscape: ELO's diverse policy focus on vital areas

We work towards a sustainable and resilient future; from enhancing food security and navigating the intricacies of agricultural policy to supporting sustainable food systems and advocating for biodiversity strategies, our commitment is resolute.

We also actively address matters such as land access, soil health, and forest management, reflecting our dedication to environmental well-being. Delve into the list below to explore our multifaceted approach to policy advancement.

European Landowners' Organization in 2024

67

Members organizations

5,800

Event participants

54

Events organized

29

Active projects

8

Awards and Labels

31

Team members

Wildlife Estates

The WE Label promotes collaboration between private and public actors to show that land managers’ work aligns with biodiversity conservation principles.

This has involved the creation of National Delegations to engage with both private and public actors, such as NGOs, administrative bodies, universities, independent scientists, and even companies.

Our projects shape a sustainable future

Our initiatives center on areas such as agricultural policy, biodiversity strategies, climate change mitigation, cultural heritage preservation, land conservation, community building and beyond. We are actively working to forge positive change.

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