ELO 2024 Activity Report

Introducing the 2024 ELO Activity Report

The European Landowners’ Organization (ELO) is proud to present its 2024 Activity Report, showcasing a year of commitment to sustainable land management, biodiversity, and rural development. This comprehensive report highlights our initiatives, partnerships, and achievements in advancing policies that support landowners and managers across Europe.

From shaping EU agricultural and environmental strategies to promoting the Wildlife Estate Label and other innovative projects, 2024 has been a year of progress and collaboration. We invite you to explore the report and discover how ELO continues to work towards a resilient, sustainable, and thriving rural Europe.

“2024 saw an important change in the European political discourse, with ‘dialogue’ taking
centre stage. In her first Commission mandate, President von der Leyen focused on the
urgency of Green Deal policy changes, without much discussion with those being asked to
implement them. However, this focus on dialogue was too little too late to effectively
mitigate voters’ pushback. As geopolitical woes continue, the new Commission focused on
the EU’s strategic autonomy, and is pursuing its effort towatds stakeholder engagement. The
ELO is eager to continue the dialogue and support the objectives of decarbonisation,
competitiveness and security, particularly the EU’s food and energy security, where land-
based sectors can play a bigger role.” Thierry de l’Escaille ELO Executive President