Ecology Matters has signed up to ‘Countdown 2010′ -  a network of active partners working together towards the 2010 Biodiversity Target. Each partner commits to specific efforts to tackle the causes of biodiversity loss. The Countdown 2010 Secretariat – hosted by the IUCN Regional Office for Pan-Europe – facilitates and encourages action, promotes the importance of the 2010 Biodiversity Target and assesses progress towards 2010. The target was to halt the loss of Biodiversity by the end of 2010 – The International Year of Biodiversity – http://www.countdown2010.net/year-biodiversity 
- although it is clear this target is not going to be met Ecology Matters believe it is very important to highlight the continuing lossess of species during this year and we will be working with our clients and colleagues to promote The International Year of Biodiversity and the continued loss of habitats and species.