Today is EARTH DAY and EOCA are launching their 2021 online fundraiser to raise awareness of their conservation projects and to raise much needed funds for their vital work to counter the effects of climate change and the dramatic loss of biodiversity our planet is undergoing. The theme this year is ‘Restore our Earth: 3 Days of Climate Action’.

Outdoor Gear for Good is a not-for-profit UK company that sells products donated by outdoor brands, with 100% of money raised boosting the amount EOCA can use to support projects in 2021. This year Tentsile have donated the ultra lightweight 1-person UNA Tree Tent 3.0.

Visit the EOCA fundraiser page and Outdoor Gear for Good’s eBay store to see what offers are up for grabs for a good cause.

What is EOCA?

The European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) is an expanding group of businesses working within the European outdoor industry, to collectively raise money to put into vital conservation projects around the world.

Why support EOCA?

EOCA brings outdoor industry brands together to together to take proactive responsibility to look after the wild places we love while encouraging customers to get outside and enjoy the Great Outdoors.

What is this fundraiser for?

To raise money to support more conservation projects around the world. The public voting for projects has now closed and members are having the final vote. All projects will be protecting, enhancing and restoring wild areas, whilst focussing on climate change and the loss of biodiversity.

What is Earth Day?

Earth Day is an annual event celebrated around the world on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection. The theme this year is 'Protect the Earth' and includes '3 Days of Climate Action'.

Visit the official Earth Day site for the full programme of events.

Hannah Hughes