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📢 Register NOW for the 5th 🇪🇺 Clean Air Forum! It will take place in 🇩🇪 Bonn on 1-2 December 2025, covering topics such as: 🌍 Earth observation & clean air 💻 AI for air quality analysis 📈 Clean air innovation & investments ...and more 👉 europa.eu/!v8m4mN #CleanAirEU
Do you know what 'forever chemicals' are? 🧪 Find out how science is tackling these compounds, which have persisted in the environment for decades and affected soil, water and human health. ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/health-an… #SfEP #ChemicalPollution
Track your circular economy progress! The new Circular Cities and Regions Initiative Self-Assessment Tool helps cities & regions monitor strategies with: ✅ Custom indicators ✅ Dashboards ✅ In-depth analysis Get started ➡️europa.eu/!nMfDHH #CCRIEurope
Global 🏙️ urbanisation is increasing, with negative impacts on the quality, connectivity & ecosystem functioning of natural spaces. Learn how blue 🌊 & green 🌳 infrastructures in cities can boost biodiversity & support species survival 👉 europa.eu/!KYntHf #ForOurPlanet
The EU #NatureCredits Roadmap is here 💥 #GreenAssist is piloting projects with nature credit models in Europe and beyond: 🌱 Wetland restoration in France 🌱 Forest management in Estonia 🌱 An international partnership with Peru Read more 👉 europa.eu/!bhFNMg
🌱 Bio-based innovation is growing — turning waste into resources across food, energy, textiles. ♻️ Less fossil fuel use. Lower emissions. Circular solutions. How much biomass is too much? 🌍 Ecosystems & food security are at stake. eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/pu… #Bioeconomy
In Nairobi 🇰🇪 attending 20th African Ministerial Conference on the Environment. Taking care of our environment is at the heart of our partnership between AU and EU. My full speech here: ec.europa.eu/commission/pre…
📉 Pollution from for example cities, industry and agriculture still fuels eutrophication in the Baltic, Black, and Greater North Seas, as well as parts of the Mediterranean. Dive deeper into the data with our indicator: eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/in…
Restoring grasslands = big wins for #biodiversity! Grasslands play a significant role in providing vital ecosystem services, including pollination, maintaining soil quality, and natural pest control. ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/restorati… #SfEP
AI meets food waste reduction! 🍽️ Hotels, restaurants and caterers can reduce food waste by 23–51% using smart AI trackers. This could lead to a 39% reduction in waste costs per meal. 💡 Explore other recent scientific papers ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/research-and-i… #SfEP #FoodWaste
Extreme weather is hurting our health, economy & nature. 🌍 Europe is warming faster than any other continent — and climate change is fuelling more intense heatwaves, floods & fires. So let’s separate facts from disinformation. Here are 5 facts you should know:
The upcoming Multiannual Financial Framework #MFF 2028–2034 demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental priorities, ensuring that the EU remains a leader in the green transition & setting a dedicated target for climate & environment spending More 👉 europa.eu/!8R8VWX
1/3 A forward-looking EU budget – driving growth, competitiveness and innovation! 🇪🇺
Could machine learning help beachgoers avoid harmful bacteria? 🌊 No more guesswork: some models forecast beach bacteria 3️⃣ days in advance! 📈 384 models tested 🌊 Better safety, smarter sampling Read more ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/researche… #SfEP
Droughts are becoming a widespread challenge across Europe, impacting many communities & ecosystems. 🌡️ 💧 Explore how droughts are projected to evolve in the future & the impacts we may face through our interactive maps & charts: water.europa.eu/freshwater/eur…
Good news for Europe’s waters: #pesticide use in the EU hits record low! Some facts: 💧Pesticide sales fell to 292,000 tonnes (2023), reducing harmful runoff into rivers, lakes & groundwater 📉 Use & risk dropped 46% since 2011 🔍 Nevertheless, >230 'emergency derogations'…
Urbanisation is now the leading driver of global water degradation. A meta-analysis of 625 studies shows: 🏙️ Urban growth = rising pollutants 🌳 Forest cover = cleaner water Read more ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/global-ur… #SfEP #WaterPollution
#NewReport: The Global Wetland Outlook 2025 is now live! Dive into the latest global data on wetland extent, loss and restoration and discover the solutions we need to secure the future of these vital ecosystems. global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org
Next week #WetlandsCOP15 will highlight the need to protect, restore and invest in wetlands. From peatlands & rivers to mangroves & marshes, wetlands are vital for biodiversity, water security, climate stability and livelihoods. 🔗ramsar.org/meeting/15th-m… #KMGBF #GlobalGoals