The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (SSNC) is an environmental organization with power to bring about change.

We spread knowledge, map environmental threats, create solutions, and influence politicians and public authorities, at both national and international levels. Moreover, we are behind one of the world’s most challenging ecolabellings, “Bra Miljöval” (Good Environmental Choice). Climate, the oceans, forests, environmental toxins, and agriculture are our main areas of involvement.

SSNC is governed by its members. Each member has a voice in a local branch. The branches offer a variety of activities. Excursions and practical conservation work combine to boost the members’ knowledge about, and love for, nature. Many branches also work to lobby decision makers on local or regional environmental issues, and take part in national campaigns.

Delegates at the SSNC Assembly adopt guidelines for the work of the national organization and elect a governing board. A national office coordinates activities and provides services for the members.

 

OUR GLOBAL WORK

When the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation was first founded over one hundred years ago, its work dealt with protecting Swedish nature. Over time, environmental problems have become increasingly global and our operations have therefore been widened.

In order to become more efficient in our environmental activities we must work across borders. We are therefore collaborating with around 60 environmental organisations in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe.

These organisations range from global networks to locally based groups. Some work on a broad front – from grassroots level to lobbying activities at the highest political level. Others work on a smaller scale, for example with smallholders or as think tanks.  Together we are developing knowledge on how we can improve the environmental situation in the world in the fastest and most efficient way.