EU Environment

📢 Registrations for the #EUGreenWeek 2026 are open! On 3-4 June join policymakers, investors, farmers and civil society in 🇧🇪 Brussels to learn how a nature-positive economy is crucial for 🇪🇺 prosperity, resilience and competitiveness. Register NOW 👉 link.europa.eu/khRPKB

40% of those #LIFEProjects support SMEs in clean technology and the circular economy 🌱 ♻️ Europe’s green competitiveness flourishes with LIFE: 🔹 €4B+ invested in green innovation (2014–2023) 🔹 1871 projects and investments supported Our new brochure: link.europa.eu/9MNhgT

What motivates pollinator protection? 🐝 Food production is one reason, but not the only one! Research shows stakeholders support pollinator protection for ethical, ecological and societal reasons. Read more 👉 link.europa.eu/HwRXQV #EUPollinators

The 🇪🇺 environmental economy is growing! ✅5.8 million jobs in 2023 ✅+5.5% average annual growth ✅Strong demand across waste & water, energy efficiency, renewables & sustainable land use #EUGreenWeek 2026 is all about a nature-based economy Register 👉 link.europa.eu/khRPKB

But which batteries should be exempt? 🔋 Under the EU’s Batteries Regulation, portable batteries in products sold in the EU must be removable & replaceable. We are seeking views on additional exemptions and on the draft legislation by 26 May 👉 link.europa.eu/pJvqbm

A relationship we all needed to end: the one with lightweight plastic carrier bags 💔 Over a decade ago, the EU started moving on, with the entrance into force of the Plastic Bags Directive. Choose reusable. Help #BeatPlasticPollution More 👉 link.europa.eu/9TdGhC

🌡️Record wildfire extent 🌊Record sea surface temperatures ❄️Snow cover 31% below average The European State of the Climate 2025 report, published today by the #CopernicusClimate Change Service (@CopernicusECMWF) and the @WMO, documents a year of climate extremes. (continues)

Who will be the #EUGreenCapital 2028? 💚 1⃣7⃣ eligible cities are applying for the European Green Capital Award 1⃣0⃣ eligible cities are competing for the European Green Leaf Award Learn more 👉 link.europa.eu/rwBNcD

A picture is worth 1000 words💌This is certainly true of the winning photos in EEA's photo competition. Here the 2025 winners talk about the stories behind their #naturephotography and how they hope to inspire others. The 2026 competition opens May 18!👉 eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/ph…

#EUGreenWeek 2026 - where environmental ambition meets economic reality! At this year's conference, we will explore how nature-positive models work in practice, focusing on: 🚜farming 🌱soil health 🏙️greening cities 📈innovative financing Register now 👉 link.europa.eu/khRPKB

Ready to bring your green project to life? 🌱 Use the last chance to register for the #EULIFE26 infodays and discover how to secure LIFE funding for your environmental and climate initiative. Don’t miss your chance to get insider tips! link.europa.eu/dMPFrd #LIFEProgramme

🐧 Penguins provide many beneficial services to our planet, but they are also among the most endangered species. The EU is committed to protect penguins across the globe through large-scale biodiversity funding, such as the BEST and the #LIFEProgramme #WorldPenguinDay

#ClimateAction, but make it stubborn! 🫏 #LIFEProject ResLand, got donkeys to help reduce wildfire risk simply by grazing vegetation 🌿🔥 Nature-based solutions at their finest. Learn more: liferesland.com

What if upgrading your phone didn’t mean replacing it? 📱 Modular smartphones allow users to swap or repair individual components, helping extend device life and reduce e-waste. Learn more about it 👉 link.europa.eu/47tMQ7 #CircularEconomy

🇪🇺🔁Europe’s circular economy ambition is clear. The investment gap is not. Launched today in Brussels, our joint study with @EU_ENV highlights where funding still falls short as 🇪🇺moves towards a Circular Economy Act⤵️ 🔗go.eib.org/CircularEconomy

Young Europeans are shaping the Circular Economy Act at the #CEStakeholderEU Annual Conference 2026, asking for: ♻️Affordability ♻️Design for longevity ♻️Producer accountability ♻️Green jobs ♻️Education For a #CircularEconomy that works for everyone 👉 link.europa.eu/VqGXnj

The LIFE Calls for proposals are OPEN! #EULIFE26 €601.5M available for: 🦉 #EUBiodiversity ♻️ #CircularEconomy ⛈️ #ClimateAction ☀️ #EnergyTransition and more! Apply now ➡️ link.europa.eu/bCMqf8

Back in Brussels for the Annual Conference of the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform #ecesp My full speech here: ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

Our planet is sending us a clear signal. From climate change to deforestation and land-use change, the pressures on our planet are growing. On #EarthDay and every day, the world must accelerate its shift to a sustainable economy, one that works for both people and the planet.

Turning Europe’s #CircularEconomy ambitions into reality depends on making it people-focused, making sure EU rules work for business & citizens alike, according to two #EEAbriefings out today. 🔗eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/ne…

Happy #EarthDay! 🌍 Across Europe, 80% of habitats are in poor condition, & globally, up to 1 million species are at risk. So our new #ForOurPlanet campaign 2026 is all about nature restoration. Launching today. Small actions. Big impact. More: link.europa.eu/M3mKJP