The European Bureau for Conservation and Development (EBCD) is a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) founded in 1989 and based in Brussels (Belgium), at the heart of the European Union legislative process. It supports science-based solutions, full stakeholder participation, due consideration for the socio-economic aspects and respect for cultural diversity. while specializing in maritime affairs, fisheries, aquaculture and oceans governance.

 EBCD s activities covers a wide range of topics with the main objective to promote the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources both in Europe and worldwide. Additionally, EBCD holds the secretariats of the European Parliament Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, the IUCN Fisheries Expert Group and the Market Advisory Council of the Common Fisheries Policy.

EBCD is an active member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature since its foundation falling under the international environmental NGO category. As such, EBCD regularly participates in the IUCN World Conservation Congress, where, through its full voting rights, actively participates in the decisions that determine the future of the Union.

EBCD is supported by government contributions, academia, non-governmental organisation and project-based fundings.