Mission
ECNC actively promotes, by bridging the gap between science and policy, the conservation of nature and especially of biodiversity in Europe, because of their intrinsic values and their relevance to the economy and European culture; thereby ECNC seeks the integration of nature conservation considerations into other policies.

Vision
The Vision concerns the 'ideal' ECNC strives for: the desirable state of Europe's nature in 20 to 25 years' time. The vision takes into account the interaction between ecosystems, the role of landscapes, the integration of nature considerations in economy, and the perception and appreciation of nature in the minds of people.