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Eastern Europe and Central Asia

A region highly diverse, both in its culture, traditions and languages and in its natural values and ecological features. To help build a more sustainable future, Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ focuses on good governance, protection of biodiversity and effective and equitable use of natural resources, while advocating diverse partnerships and dialogue, and linking science, policy and action.

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A ÌýÌýhighly diverse region

The region harbors four biodiversity hotspots, the world’sÌýmost biodiverse and threatened areas. Spanning the NorthÌýPacific, the Arctic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea,Ìýencompassing the steppes, deserts and mountains ofÌýCentral Asia, the lush forests of South Caucasus and theÌýkarst ecosystems, underground freshwater and wetlands ofÌýthe Western Balkans - this vast region hosts an exceptional
array of globally important and threatened species. It isÌýknown for the presence of some of the most iconic large mammals, such as the Siberian Tiger, Snow and Persian Leopards, Polar Bear, European Bison, Saiga Antelope, Argali Sheep, Orca or Beluga Whale.Ìý

8 of 14

world biomes
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are found in our region

963

species in the region
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are threatened with extinction

about 4.17%

of the global population
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inhabits the region

Our workÌý

The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Regional Office for EasternÌýEurope and Central Asia (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ ECARO) wasÌýestablished in 2015 with a view to supportingÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ constituency and implementing theÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Programme in most countries of theÌýÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Statutory Region East Europe, NorthÌýand Central Asia. The officeÌýis based in Belgrade, Serbia, where Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ was initially represented through the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ Programme Office forÌýSouth-Eastern Europe (Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ SEE) as of 2004. Since our establishment, we are working to:

  • Help shape and ensure proper implementation ofÌýenvironmental policy at all levels;
  • Promote and apply Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûÏÖ³¡Ö±²¥ knowledge products and standards across theÌýregion;
  • Introduce innovative approaches to nature conservation andÌýgovernance of natural resources; and
  • Support institutional strengthening and capacity building forÌýthe effective conservation of biodiversity and nature's use.

Our Work in Asia

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Meet our members and partners in the region

Besides being our key partnersÌýin action, the Members are shaping our regional direction and work plan. Strengthening andÌýenlarging our membership and knowledge base remains one of our priorities in the region.

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