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ELSA – European Land and Soil Alliance

Mission: To promote the sustainable use of all types of soils, and to preserve and develop all soil functions, soil resources, and natural and cultural heritage.
Dutch members: None.
Membership open to: Cities and municipalities.

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EU CAP Network

Mission: Sharing knowledge and information on agriculture and rural policy, and supporting the design and implementation of the CAP Strategic Plans.

This is not a membership-based organisation — it focuses on knowledge exchange.

Working groups: Subgroup on LEADER and Territorial Development, Subgroup on Innovation and Knowledge Exchange, and Subgroup on CAP Strategic Plans.

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European Network for Agroecological Food systems (ENAF)

Launching after 23 November: Until then, organisations can sign up as a co-founder, participant, or friend.
Mission: A “network of networks” supporting agroecological transformations of European food systems.
Working groups: Governance, Focus and Networking, ENAF Network Actions.
Membership open to: Networks and associations.

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AgroEcology Europe

Mission: To put agroecology high on the European agenda for the sustainable development of agriculture and food systems. It aims to foster interactions among actors in science, practice, and social movements by facilitating knowledge exchange and action.
Working groups: Youth Network, Education & Training in Agroecology, Agroecology & Biodiversity, Gender & Intersectionality.
Dutch members: Not known.
Membership open to: All individuals, groups, associations, and institutions.

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RURENER

Mission: To encourage the mobilisation of rural communities for the energy transition and energy neutrality, and to facilitate the exchange of good practices between European regions.
Working groups: Board and Secretariat.
Dutch members: None yet.
Membership open to: Municipalities or associations of municipalities in rural areas in Europe, as well as organisations and individuals.