Posted on July, 01 2015

A review of the European Neighbourhood Policy reflects the need for reviving a partnership that is under pressure while identifying options for improving EU’s relationship and strategic engagement with Partner countries, to the South and East.

The context has changed since the last review process and serious crises and conflicts affect many of the ENP countries. At the same time, development challenges faced in both regions are increasing including natural resource use and management and the impacts of climate change.

WWF believes that a review of the ENP presents an opportunity the to address not only pressing short term challenges, or the symptoms of deeper issues, but also to tackle the root causes of insecurity, conflicts, inequalities and unsustainable development and natural resource management and exploitation.

This opportunity should not be missed if the EU is serious about its ambition to continuously improve its relations with its neighbours, promoting change towards democracy and sustainability. 

For further information: 

Margherita Solca
msolca@wwf.eu
EU Development Policy and Funding Officer 
WWF European Policy Office
+32 2 740 09 31

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