Andorra's Comapedrosa Nature Park Joins EUROPARC Federation

The Comapedrosa Communal Nature Park has joined the EUROPARC Federation, the largest European network for the management and conservation of protected natural areas, the Massana parish council has announced. The federation brings together more than 400 members from 41 countries.

According to the parish council, membership will strengthen the park's international profile and expand cooperation with other European territories. It opens the way for participation in international cooperation programmes, training activities, conferences and working groups on biodiversity conservation, environmental education and sustainable management of natural spaces. The park will also be able to exchange knowledge and experience with other parks to improve ecosystem protection and address the challenges posed by climate change.

EUROPARC promotes the sharing of knowledge and good practices among natural and national parks, public administrations and bodies linked to nature protection. Its aim is to improve ecosystem protection and safeguard natural heritage for future generations.

The council said the move fits the park's strategy of cooperation and international projection, as well as its goals of conserving natural heritage and managing the environment sustainably.

The Comapedrosa park covers 1,542.6 hectares and contains the Alt de Comapedrosa, at 2,942 metres Andorra's highest peak. It is also part of the Three Nations Pyrenean Park, a cross-border initiative linking protected areas in Andorra, Catalonia and France.

With the EUROPARC membership, the park expands its participation in international networks dedicated to nature conservation. According to figures included in the council's statement, protected areas currently cover 26.4% of the EU's land surface, against a community target of 30% by 2030.