Cultural landscapes and biodiversity: the Landscape Convention at COP17 in Yerevan

On 24 October 2026, the Council of Europe hosted a panel discussion at the 17th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17) in Yerevan, Armenia. The event, “Cultural Landscapes and Biodiversity: A Living Heritage Worth Protecting”, took place from...

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Message by Ms Marta Rodrigues, Chair of the 13th Conference of the Council of Europe Landscape Convention

20 October – International Landscape Day of the Council of Europe

"On 20 October, we celebrate the International Landscape Day, which is also the day the Council of Europe Landscape Convention was opened for signature in Florence, in 2000. Today, it brings together 42 States Parties. On this occasion, we recall the value of landscape as an expression of our...

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Participation in the IFLA Europe Conference in Riga

The Council of Europe participated in the conference “Landscape in Transition – Reimagining Resilient Futures”, organised by IFLA Europe at the Splendid Palace in Riga, Latvia, from 2 to 4 September 2026. The conference brought together more than 35 national landscape architecture delegations,...

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27th International Workshop on the Implementation of the Convention

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...

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

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...

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Albania ratifies the Council of Europe Landscape Convention

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...

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Albania signs the Council of Europe Landscape Convention

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...

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

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...

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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.

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

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...

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