EU Environment

🐝🌻🫐 The best friendships make you bloom... and sometimes bear fruit. When pollinator insects visit a flower, they can carry pollen to the next one helping the production of seeds and fruits. Learn more about our #EUPollinators Initiative 👉 link.europa.eu/WBVfKh

#EarthOvershootDay is a reminder that we need to work with nature, not against it.🌍 Across Europe, #LIFEProjects are showing how nature-based solutions can restore ecosystems, protect communities and build resilience. Learn more about what we do: #featured-projects" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">cinea.ec.europa.eu/programmes/lif…

Today is #EarthOvershootDay 🌍 From today onwards, humanity's demand for ecological resources exceeds what Earth can regenerate in a year ⚠️ By reducing waste, building a competitive #CircularEconomy, and protecting natural resources, the EU is helping #MoveTheDate

As Europe's climate shifts, new research shows that outbreaks are becoming harder to predict and easier to overlook ⚠️🩺 Using a new model, scientists can now predict where & when the next peak might occur, helping us to prepare rather than just react 👉 link.europa.eu/VYnbtY

Today is #WorldNatureConservationDay! 🏞️ 🐝🦋 1 in 10 bee and butterfly species is threatened with extinction Wild pollinators are essential for healthy ecosystems, biodiversity, and the food we eat every day More about our #EUPollinators Initiative 👉 link.europa.eu/WBVfKh

Heading to the beach to escape the summer heat? 🏖️☀️🌡️ Before you dive in: ✅ Check the bathing water classification 🗺️ Use the EEA interactive map ⚠️ Look for on-site warning signs 👉discomap.eea.europa.eu/bathingwater/ 👉eea.europa.eu/en/topics/in-d…

🇪🇪 Estonia ranks 1st in the latest Environmental Performance Index. A rapid shift to renewables and major cuts in power emissions over the past decade, as well as biodiversity protection, helped secure the top spot. Europe leads the way with 12 other countries in the top 15.

The ban on destruction of unsold clothes and shoes in Europe enters into force today! Large companies across the EU cannot destroy unsold clothes, clothing accessories and footwear, while for medium-sized companies, the ban will apply as of 2030. More: link.europa.eu/ttxpNv

🏨 Europe’s buildings are ageing: - 85% built before 2000 - 75% energy inefficient Discover how #EUfunded research and innovation projects are accelerating renovation: link.europa.eu/WVGwQh

Your city needs more plants. And your brain agrees. A recent study used brainwave sensors and heart rate monitors to measure people's responses to urban greenery. 📽️ Watch our latest YouTube video: youtube.com/watch?v=XTo85R…

✅ Relevant, flexible by design, and with clear added value! The evaluation of the EU Nitrates Directive shows that it is fit for purpose while also identifying opportunities to simplify its implementation. Learn more 👉 link.europa.eu/8gykWX #ZeroPollution

Summer is here, but nature never takes a holiday - and neither does LIFE! ☀️ This newsletter: 🪲New factsheet on invertebrates 📣LIFE Calls for Proposals are still open 🏆LIFE Awards winners 🤝Our latest events 📝New tender opportunity Read👉ec.europa.eu/newsroom/cinea…

Today, I had the honor of meeting with the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres 🇺🇳 It was a great pleasure to meet with him and exchange views on multilateral action and the need to make progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.

🔋New rules adopted today, adding 6 new product categories to the exemptions from the 🇪🇺 requirements on the removability and replaceability of portable batteries. This includes: ⌚smartwatches & fitness trackers 🧸electric toys More 👉 link.europa.eu/kgDVJj #CircularEconomy

Four years remain to deliver on #2030Agenda. The EU continues to work w/partners to accelerate progress on #SDGs, advance green transition, strengthen resilience & mobilise sustainable investment, including via #GlobalGateway. 🇪🇺Cssr @JessikaRoswall #HLPF ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…

Today, I want to focus on a simple truth that is often overlooked. Pollution is not only an environmental problem. It is a human health problem, a development problem, and economic problem.

The #MissionOcean & Waters project @INSPIRE_EUROPE has successfully tested its fish-friendly net, which collects plastic from the riverbed while allowing fish to avoid capture. 🐟 Find out more 👉 tinyurl.com/3x8hcby4 @Cinea_EU @EUScienceInnov @EU_MARE @EU_ENV

We are making tourism more sustainable in Europe - with #Natura2000 🏞️🧳 Our new guidance outlies how the Natura 2000 network can act as a powerful driver of sustainable tourism, while safeguarding the natural habitats and species it protects. More 👉 link.europa.eu/VNDbh6

By 2037 we will reach 9 billion people. The EU is working towards a fair & competitive transition to climate neutrality that cuts emissions while supporting people & businesses - so that we can all share this planet and its resources in a sustainable way. #WorldPopulationDay 🌍

📍 🇮🇹 Seveso, Italy | 10.07.1976 A chemical plant explosion released a toxic cloud into the air, affecting thousands of people. Today, on its 50th anniversary, we look back at how this birthed the 🇪🇺 longest-standing industrial safety framework 👉 link.europa.eu/vkhc7J