European Commission — DG Environment
environment.ec.europa.eu
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European Union body; safety publications from its own official source.
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Publications 25
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Commissioner Roswall holds roundtable on MSFD revision
The discussion of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) comes at a time when Europe’s water resilience is under close political scrutiny.
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EU welcomes joint solutions to fight water challenges in Med
Regional water ministers agreed on a roadmap for cooperation through 2030 at the 2nd Union for the Mediterranean Water meeting in Rome.
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A journey towards a greener future: Vaasa shows the way
Vaasa’s Green Leaf year turns sustainability into action: quieter, cleaner park maintenance, better cycling, accessible winter routes, youth-led biodiversity work, community participation and green...
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Guimarães 2026 brings sustainability to life through culture, science and community
From cultural traditions and community festivals to nature walks, science and sustainable mobility, discover how Guimarães is bringing its European Green Capital 2026 programme to life across the c...
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New Red List shows 1 in 9 moth species could face extinction
The newly released report shows that this important but often-overlooked group of pollinators is under increasing pressure.
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Commission opens registrations for 1st Zero Pollution Forum
The renewed platform represents the next phase of making zero pollution work in practice, focusing on implementation and integrated solutions.
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Commission launches Water Resilience Stakeholder Platform
More than 50 high-level water sector experts gathered in Brussels, aiming to accelerate action on Europe’s water resilience
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Commission publishes draft list of countries authorised to import EU waste
An assessment of plastic waste exports to Türkiye has also been released.
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Waste batteries recycling targets remain fit for purpose
The Commission adopted a report concluding that current EU battery recycling targets for efficiency and material recovery remain appropriate.
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Biodiversa+ launches new research call on novel ecosystems
The funded research projects will produce actionable knowledge to drive nature-positive transformative change and reverse biodiversity decline.
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Allotment gardens provide cooling benefits to residents of European cities
European allotments cool an area estimated at 2.8 times their size, potentially benefiting 4.1 million people. Prioritising allotments in areas of high population density could mitigate urban heat ...
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Rewilding-style grazing could reduce tick density and hazard of tick-borne disease
Grazing cattle and ponies using a rewilding approach could lower tick densities and disease hazard, a study in a UK Lyme disease hotspot found. With few strategies to cut tickborne illness, the wor...
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Urban vegetable gardening brings synergies for wild biodiversity, finds Paris study
Encouraging people to grow vegetables in their gardens could both improve garden biodiversity and foster an environmental consciousness that buffers against biodiversity declines in cities, suggest...
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EU countries submit draft plans on restoring nature
The plans contain information on how Member States intend to meet each of the restoration targets up to 2030.
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Young Europeans call for more circular future
Commissioner Roswall met with youngsters who helped shape the Commission's Youth Check on the upcoming Circular Economy Act.
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Conserving seagrass meadows is crucial for ‘blue carbon’ climate strategies
A study shows that seagrass meadows have the capacity to be one of the largest carbon sinks among plant ecosystems, with the Mediterranean holding the highest seagrass biomass carbon stock per hect...
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Researchers call for greater consideration of chemical mixtures to improve EU chemical safety legislation
The impact of coincidental chemical mixtures is currently missing from EU regulations on chemical safety, according to a team of European scientists, who call for a ‘mixture allocation factor’ to b...
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Smart design of urban green space could be an effective, affordable way to reduce city noise
A new study exploring how urban green spaces influence noise levels suggests that smarter planning could help cities tackle one of today’s most pressing environmental health threats: noise pollution.
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Antimicrobial resistance could be traced through wastewater under One Health approach
Microbes becoming resistant to antibiotics – known as antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – is a leading threat to global health. Tracing relevant genes in sewage could help address this challenge, acco...
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EU calls for global action to make land and water more resilient as drought and desertification intensify
As Europe faces another summer of extreme heat, water scarcity and drought, the European Union is calling for stronger global action to restore degraded land, strengthen drought resilience and prot...
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New EU rules on packaging enter into application
The measures will protect consumers and help strengthen the Single Market for packaging.
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New rules for a more circular European automotive sector
The Regulation will help secure a more stable supply of secondary raw materials, reducing Europe's dependence on imported virgin resources.
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Commission call for evidence on the evaluation of the European Environment Agency and the European Environment Information and Observation Network (2022-2026)
The Commission launched a call for evidence to prepare the evaluation of the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Environment Information and Observation Network (EIONET) for the peri...
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Zenzia Glamping: Looking beyond the tourist trail with the EU Ecolabel
Swap crowded tourist hotspots for lesser-known destinations, where your visit can support local businesses and spread the benefits of tourism more evenly. Discover how Zenzia Glamping in Romania’s ...
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New Digital Product Passport Registry goes live
The launch marks an important milestone in making the DPP a practical reality for businesses placing products on the EU market.
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