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RT by @EU_ENV: The @WMO recently released the 2023 State of Global Water Resources Report, highlighting the critical situation of global water supplies 💧
Read more about how our Global Flood Awareness System #GloFAS contributed👇
https://wmo.int/publication-series/state-of-global-water-resources-2023
[2024-10-10 09:34 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Our relationship with our natural world is broken.
We need more people to get involved in action to protect and restore nature and biodiversity.
To help, we broke down 20 important terms and concepts related to the nature and biodiversity crisis: http://go.undp.org/oxv
[2024-10-10 09:47 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Today is #WorldEcolabelDay💚
The EU #Ecolabel is a voluntary label that has been rewarding products & services of environmental excellence since 1992, helping consumers make greener choices.
➡️ Here are 5 reasons why it's good for people and planet: https://www.beuc.eu/brochure/five-reasons-why-ecolabel-great-deal-people-and-planet
[2024-10-10 08:32 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Nature isn't just a backdrop; it nourishes us with nutritious foods, clean water, and medicines. 🌿🧘♂️
But as biodiversity declines, so does our quality of life.
Protecting nature means protecting our health. 💚
[2024-10-10 07:31 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 🚨 #BREAKING! Species population numbers have dropped by 73% on average since 1970
But there's hope as we have #EUGreenDeal solutions to transform conservation, food, energy & finance to tackle the climate & nature crises.
New Living Planet Report 👉 https://www.wwf.eu/?15334891/System-in-peril-Average-wildlife-populations-size-declined-by-73-in-just-50-years-warns-WWF
[2024-10-10 06:53 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Greener cities, healthier LIFE🌱
This week at the #EURegionsWeek, #LIFEProjects, @LifeTandems & @LIFEGreenMe5 are empowering cities across the #EU to share ideas for a sustainable future💡🤝🇪🇺
Read more about these efforts: https://europa.eu/!bBQfbF
[2024-10-10 07:24 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: What drives our material footprint?
Our new briefing uses @EU_Eurostat data and looks at 6 consumption categories in Europe - housing, food, services, household goods/services, clothing & footwear, mobility.
➡️https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/publications/material-footprints-in-european-policy-making
[2024-10-09 13:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: There's a rising trend of attacks, reprisals & restrictive legal measures targeting Environmental #HumanRights Defenders in Europe.
These actions put their vital work at risk, endangering efforts to protect people & the planet, & address the roots of the environmental crisis. ⬇️
[2024-10-09 07:31 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Honored to have spoken today at the #IUCNLeadersForum. Thank you DG Dr Grethel Aguilar
and @IUCN for our strong partnership.
Important to amplify the voice of the nature community ahead of #COP16Colombia & #COP29Azerbaijan & #COP16Riyadh
[2024-10-08 19:49 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: #DYK that over 3 billion people worldwide rely on water from shared rivers, lakes & aquifers?
At #INBOGA2024, the EU is driving efforts for water resilience by 2050 & promoting transboundary water cooperation for a water-resilient 🌍 and a #WaterWiseEU 👉 https://www.inbo-news.org/
[2024-10-08 12:53 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: How can the Mediterranean still welcome millions of tourists if there is no water? 🧳💦
We visited innovative hotels and campsites making the most of the water they use. 🏊
Watch our report 👇
[2024-10-08 15:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: We need to make #PeaceWithNature 🌱🌎
Yesterday, we co-hosted a pre-#COP16 reception with @EmbColBruselas & @Biodiversity_be in Brussels.
We heard from distinguished speakers from 🇪🇺🇨🇴🇧🇷🇦🇿🇧🇪 on the need to reinforce bridges between global #biodiversity & #climate agendas.
[2024-10-08 13:34 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 5 tips to help biodiversity from home 🏡
🍂 Leave the leaves for birds & butterflies
🌱 Plant before it's too cold
🦔 Add a hedge for hedgehogs
🧪 Say no to chemicals
🐦 Build a home for birds
Learn about the #EUBiodiversity strategy 👉 https://europa.eu/!NXhMKJ
[2024-10-08 09:38 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Did you know that nature has slowed global warming, saving humanity from even more severe impacts of the #ClimateCrisis? 🌎
It’s absorbed over HALF of our CO2 emissions in the past decade.
Nature is our #SecretAlly!
Learn more:🔗https://bit.ly/SecretAlly
via >@climateWWF
[2024-10-08 03:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Our global food system is one of the main drivers of biodiversity loss.
We can all play a part in reducing food waste and protect #biodiversity!
@WWF helps us out with this infographic 👇
[2024-10-08 10:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Insectivorous migratory birds 🦆 bring multiple benefits to humans by providing natural pest control for mosquitoes 🦟 and other insects that can damage crops and spread disease.
Learn more here and celebrate #WorldMigratoryBirdDay on 12 October 2024!⤵️
http://worldmigratorybirdday.org
[2024-10-08 08:24 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: LIFE is transforming spaces🏢
#LIFEProject #TEPLO is transforming a Soviet-era building in Nihjin, #Ukraine 🇺🇦
Using eco-friendly materials & prefabrication techniques, the project will improve thermal comfort for residents🌿
[2024-10-08 06:43 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: With nature & people, #ForNature & people 🌱
Ahead of #COP16Colombia, we are thrilled to publish our 🆕 independent experts report to boost the 🇪🇺 Latin America / Caribbean collaboration on #NatureBasedSolutions
Check it out 🔗http://europa.eu/!xYVfHj
[2024-10-07 15:30 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Every year, millions of birds fall victim to power lines 🐦⚡
#LIFEProject @SafeLines4Birds is tackling this by isolating cables and installing beacons to protect at least 13 bird species 🚨
[2024-10-07 10:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: #DYK that between August 2023 and July 2024, more than 5⃣0⃣ prolonged meteorological #drought 🚱 events were detected by our Global Drought Observatory?
Read more in our latest #GDO Report at 👇
https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and-updates/global-drought-threatens-food-supplies-and-energy-production-2024-10-02_en
[2024-10-07 09:37 UTC]
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