Against a backdrop of political shifts, competing interests, and the stark realities of a changing climate, 2024 was challenging in many ways – but still a year full of important milestones and steps forward for ambitious environmental protection.
In 2023, ECOS pushed to create momentum for ambitious political decisions, which would bring us a step closer to tackling the triple planetary crisis.
2022 saw a big shift for ECOS, with our work leading to major impacts on the development of policies, laws and standards to require more and more sustainable products. But it was also the fifth warmest year on record, with climatic extremes experienced across the globe.
2021 was an important year for ECOS – we turned 20! We took this opportunity to rebrand, with important changes to our statutes, name and visual identity, which now all reflect our international nature and the high level of expertise that we stand for. The year saw a focus on solutions for a number of important environmental challenges, both from a policy and standardisation point of view, accompanied by several successful reports, events and initiatives.
2020 was a year like no other. With governments concentrating on weathering the storm, it was crucial for the environmental organisations to remind policymakers and standardisers that climate crisis was not going away. Through the turmoil, we kept advocating for a green recovery with ambitious policies and robust standards at the heart of any economic stimulus following the COVID-19 pandemic.
In 2019, ECOS not only delivered on its objectives, but also continued to grow.Thanks to a committed team, members, external experts, and support from funders, we were able to expand our work to new policy areas and campaigns.
In 2019, ECOS not only delivered on its objectives, but also continued to grow. Thanks to a committed team, members, external experts, and support from funders, we were able to expand our work to new policy areas and campaigns. Take a look at our Annual Review 2019!
ECOS had a fantastic 2018! Our successes helped shape standards and laws combatting climate change, promoting clean energy and a circular economy.
2017 was an eventful year for ECOS! Learn more about our activities to enhance civil society participation in standardisation and much more.
In 2016 ECOS did not only celebrate its 15th anniversary but was also very active in the areas of standardisation & policy, climate change, circular economy, ecodesign and more. Find out about our activities!
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