As part of its contribution to the European Framework for Action on Cultural Heritage (2018), and as a follow up to the Action Plan on Nature, People and the Economy (2017), DG Environment commissioned a study to examine the inter-linkages between natural and cultural heritage across Europe. The report goes on to investigate the main stumbling blocks preventing greater cooperation between the two sectors, and explores the many advantages of working together towards a more sustainable, greener economy, as illustrated by numerous case studies. The different EU funds that can be used to kick start joint nature and culture initiatives as part of a wider sustainable development drive are also explored.