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27th International Workshop on the Implementation of the Convention

12–13 May 2026 Ribeira Sacra, Spain

This workshop took place at a particularly important moment, as landscapes across Europe are facing unprecedented pressures arising from climate change, biodiversity loss, and increasing stress on natural resources, especially water. Ribeira Sacra proved to be an especially fitting host. This...

Landscape Convention in Focus at the 50th Session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities

1 April 2026 Strasbourg

On 1 April 2026, the Secretariat of the Council of Europe Landscape Convention hosted a side event on the margins of the 50th Session of the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities. The event was presented and moderated by Mr Jonathan Denis, Deputy Congress Spokesperson on Environment and...

Albania ratifies the Council of Europe Landscape Convention

27 March 2026 Strasbourg

On 24 March 2026, Albania deposited its instrument of ratification of the Council of Europe Landscape Convention (ETS No. 176), becoming the 42nd State Party to the Convention. The Convention, promoting the protection, management, and planning of landscapes, including natural and cultural...

Albania signs the Council of Europe Landscape Convention

11 February 2026 Strasbourg

On 11 February 2026, the Ambassador Dastid Koreshi, Permanent Representative of Albania, in the presence of the Deputy Secretary General Mr Bjørn Berge, signed the Council of Europe Landscape Convention (ETS No. 176). Albania’s signature brings the country closer to ratification, with the aim of...

First online meeting of the newly elected Bureau of the Landscape Convention

22 January 2026 Online

Following a call for applications in December 2025 and the election process in January 2026, the new members of the Bureau of the Council of Europe Landscape Convention have been elected. The Bureau is composed of: Ms Marta Andreia Costa Rodrigues (Portugal) - Chair Mr Antonio Jesús Antequera...

Florence Convention addressing the triple planetary crisis of pollution, climate change and loss of biodiversity

Ministerial Conference in Italy marks 25th anniversary of Landscape Convention.

Second Meeting of the Group of Experts on “Landscape, a Living Environment”

23 July 2025 ONLINE

The second meeting of the Group of Experts on “Landscape, a Living Environment” was held online on 23 July 2025, bringing together 15 participants, including national representatives to the Council of Europe Landscape Convention, other government officials, and independent experts. Particular...

Council of Europe Landscape Award – Forum of National Selections (8th Session, 2022–2024)

27 June 2025 Lousã, Portugal

The Council of Europe’s Landscape Award Forum of National Selections for the 8th Session (2022–2024) took place on 27 June 2025 in Lousã, Portugal. Organised by the Council of Europe together with the Portuguese Ministry of Territorial Cohesion and the Municipality of Lousã, the event brought...

Malta ratifies the Council of Europe Landscape Convention

26 May 2025 Strasbourg

On Monday, 26 May 2025, Malta ratified the Council of Europe Landscape Convention (ETS No. 176), becoming the 41st State Party to the Convention. Malta signed the Convention on 20 October 2000. The Council of Europe Landscape Convention promotes the protection, management, and planning of...

First Meeting of the Group of Experts on “Landscape, a Living Environment”

12 May 2025 ONLINE

The first meeting of the Group of Experts on the draft Recommendation of the Committee of Ministers on “Landscape, a Living Environment” was held online on 12 May 2025. Composed of national representatives and independent experts, the Group was welcomed by the Secretariat, which highlighted the...