Our missions
For more than 30 years, Surfrider Foundation Europe has been protecting, safeguarding and enhancing the oceans and the entire population that benefits from them. It acts on a daily basis to fight against damage to the coastal environment and its users.
Thematics
Surfrider Europe works with all social actors (individual citizens and the public and private sectors) on 3 main issues.
Marine Litter
8 million tons of waste are thrown into the ocean each year – 80% of which is plastic.
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Coastal Development
and Climate Change
Coastal erosion, rising water levels, maritime transport, offshore platforms: the health of our coasts and oceans is permanently under threat.
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Water quality
and Health
Waste from agricultural areas, urban areas, even sewage: many sources of pollution threaten the quality of our coastal waters.
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our levers
of action
Education and awareness
Essential part of Surfrider Europe’s DNA, particularly through volunteer-run local chapters.
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Political advocacy
Surfrider Europe plays a significant and active role on the European political stage.
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Scientific and legal expertise
Everyday, Surfrider Europe's experts do all they can to protect coasts and marine ecosystems.
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Let's take action to protect the oceans
Climate change and demographic pressure on coastal areas are making the coastal strip more and more fragile every day. Today it is urgent to anticipate the growing impacts on our coastlines.
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our values
PASSION
The passion for the oceans, the coastline and the pleasures animate everyone who supports Surfrider and guides the organization's action.
SHARING
Surfrider is rooted in the value of sharing and participation through inclusion and diversity.
RESPECT
Surfrider seeks a harmonious relationship between humans and nature.
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