FACE – the Federation of Associations for Hunting and Conservation of the EU is celebrating its 40th Anniversary, and in this occasion a conference “Young Hunters: Securing a future for Europe’s biodiversity” is organised at the European Parliament in Brussels.

With a focus on young hunters, the panel members will discuss the future of hunting in an increasingly urbanised world as well as the contribution of European hunters to the goals of the EU Biodiversity Strategy to 2020. It will also focus on how best to support the contribution of hunting – especially by young hunters – to nature conservation and wildlife management.

KARMENU VELLA – Commissioner for Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries – will open the event with a keynote speech.