European Network of Outdoor Sports
Budget
€503,524
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
1
0.1 FTE
EU Grants
€482,700
Mission & Goals
The European Network of Outdoor Sports (ENOS) is a networkregistered non-profit European association that promotes theresponsible and inclusive development of outdoor sports. It bringstogether over 80 members from more than 15 countries, includingpublic authorities, outdoor sports federations, environmental NGOs,research institutions, and tourism stakeholders. ENOS connectspractice, research, and policy to support nature-based physicalactivity as a tool for public health, education, environmentalawareness, and regional development. It advocates for outdoorsports within European policy processes and fosters transnationalcooperation to ensure they contribute to major societal transitionssuch as inclusion, climate resilience, and well-being.
EU Legislative Interests
ENOS targets EU policies and initiatives related to sport, public health,environment, youth, education, regional development, and tourism.Key frameworks include the EU Work Plan for Sport, the Green Deal,the Biodiversity Strategy, the EU4Health Programme, the EuropeanEducation Area, and the Cohesion Policy. ENOS also engages withdebates on the future European sport model and advocates forstronger recognition of outdoor sports in relevant legislative andstrategic processes.
Communication Activities
ENOS organises and participates in various communication activities linked to EU policies. These include European seminars and workshopson sustainable outdoor sport development, publications such as policybriefs and research reports
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
ENOS is an independent network but maintainscooperative relationships with a number ofEuropean and international organisations. Theseinclude:EUROPARC Federation – joint initiatives onprotected areas and outdoor sportsEuropean Outdoor Group (EOG) – shared dialogueon sustainability and outdoor accessENOS also collaborates regularly with nationalministries, regional authorities, and universitiesthrough EU-funded projects (e.g. Erasmus+,Interreg).More details: https://www.outdoor-sports-network.eu
Organisation Members
ENOS is an independent European network thatcollaborates with a wide range of partners acrosssectors relevant to outdoor sports and nature-based policies. These include:Protected Areas & Environmental Agencies:EUROPARC Federation, Office Français de laBiodiversité, Fondazione Lombardia per l’Ambiente,Forestry EnglandNGOs & Foundations: Surfrider Foundation Europe,Protect Our Winters, Leave No Trace, MountainBikers Foundation, Kilian Jornet Foundation, Lokaleog Anlægsfonden, FOSIndustry & Outdoor Platforms: European OutdoorGroup, It’s Great Out There Coalition, Strava,Outdooractive, Digitize the PlanetUniversities & Research Centres: TUM, Lapin AMK,Sheffield Hallam University, Université Sportive deNice, Crowd EmotionTraining Centres: CREPS Montpellier, TollymoreNational Outdoor Centre, French National OutdoorTraining SchoolsMinistries & Competence Centres: Sport Ireland,Sport Eireann, Tervise Arengu Instituut (Estonia),Västerbotten County (Sweden)Olympic Committees & Sport Bodies: EuropeanOlympic Committees, DOSB (Germany), DIF(Denmark), Italian and Estonian OlympicCommitteesSport Associations: FF Randonnée, FédérationInternationale de Tourisme Équestre, IMBA Europe,UCPA, UFOLEP, Handisport, Friluftsfrämjandet,Svenska Friluftsliv, Suomen LatuInternational Organisations & Programmes: ex.ISCA, IUCN, Council of Europe (EPAS), UNESCOMAB, Convention on Biological Diversity, MistraSport & Outdoors, Sports for NatureEuropean Commission (DG EAC, ENV) and EACEA as well as Local and Regional Authorities: ex. RegioneLombardia, Danmarks Outdoor Hovedstad,
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.