News Archive for 2008

Conservation projects awarded EUR€175,000

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

As a generation we are taking a journey that none of those going before us has had to face – our world is changing quickly, dramatically and possibly irreversibly. An initiative launched in 2006 by the European outdoor sector, the EOG Association for Conservation, is aiming to make a difference. Its key objectives are the preservation of the natural, wild areas that as outdoor enthusiasts, we care so passionately about and to raise awareness within the industry for the need to conserve and protect the environment. (more…)

Topher Gaylord new Interim President

Sunday, January 27th, 2008

The EOG Association for Conservation has announced that Topher Gaylord, President VF Outdoor and Action Sports International, (The North Face, Vans and Reef brands), based in Italy has agreed to become Interim President. (more…)

The ‘Get Something for Something’ Fundraiser

Friday, January 18th, 2008

With the popularity and success of the EOG Association for Conservation Fundraiser at the OutDoor show in summer 2007, which helped to raise an additional EUR€15,000 for projects, the Board of the Association has decided to run the event again. (more…)


‘Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world, indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has’, Margaret Mead, American Anthropologist