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RT by @EU_ENV: In just a few years, a generation of young activists has stood up and put climate at the top of the global political agenda.
We travelled to Catalonia in Spain to meet some of them.
Watch the report 👇
[2024-04-03 11:30 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 📅Mark your calendar on 10 April for the launch of the Thematic Report on Biodiversity Disclosure
Join the webinar to learn more about the report, and major differences & similarities across 6 disclosure frameworks
Register 👉 https://europa.eu/!rQxPgN
[2024-04-03 10:04 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: #EUSpace 🛰️🇪🇺 for #EUGreenDeal
Data provided by the components of the EU's Space Programme, such as #Galileo, #EGNOS and #Copernicus, help the European Union
💻Collect data to monitor #ClimateChange
♻️Support the green transition
More at👇
https://europa.eu/!mgcdHB
[2024-04-03 09:01 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Thanks to the directive, 🐦species that were previously at risk of extinction are off the danger list, while many others are recovering.
Today, more than 1/2 of the species occurring in the 🇪🇺 have a stable population, with over 5400 sites protected as Special Protection Areas.
[2024-04-02 13:59 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Check out 5️⃣ ways wetlands are crucial to #climateadaptation.
Wetlands are:
💧freshwater stores🔰 natural shields
🦆 biodiversity hotspots
🌍 carbon stores
🎣 sources of livelihood
Learn more➡️https://tinyurl.com/y7m79s2t
@GCAdaptation
[2024-04-02 10:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Cetaceans & sea turtles are emblematic species of the Mediterranean Sea & we need to protect them🐬
A new documentary from #LIFEProject @ConceptuMaris shows how researchers' efforts are improving the conservation status of these species.
📽️Hit the play: http://bit.ly/3U0tpMR
[2024-04-02 07:22 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Could one be wearing anymore clothes?
#DYK that 1/3 of all returned clothes bought online ends up destroyed?
In the 🇪🇺, we throw away around 5 million tonnes of textiles a year, damaging our environment
Ahead of #ZeroWasteDay, discover our strategy for sustainable textiles 👇
[2024-03-29 08:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Plastic pollution is a concern as plastic can be ingested, affecting at least 267 species.🚯
#DYK Nearly half of all seabird species, out of about 346 globally, are harmed by plastic pollution?
—@IPBES #GlobalAssessment
Let's #BeatPlasticPollution to save marine life.🌍
[2024-03-29 14:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: “Our planet cannot keep endlessly giving up resources and absorbing pollution.”
On #ZeroWaste Day, @andersen_inger calls on governments, businesses and consumers to take greater action to #BeatWastePollution once and for all. https://www.unep.org/events/un-day/international-day-zero-waste-2024
[2024-03-29 11:01 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Climate change is here.
We must cut emissions and prepare for and adapt to the new 🌍 reality.
Find out more about what climate adaptation is and why it’s important📽️👇
More on how 🇪🇺 proposes to manages climate risks to protect people and prosperity ➡️https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/IP_24_1385
[2024-03-29 09:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: EU emissions keep falling! 📉
The latest @EU_Eurostat data shows how the EU economy greenhouse gas emissions fell by -7.1% in the third quarter of 2023, all while its GDP remained stable.
How much did the economy in your country reduce its emissions? 👇
https://europa.eu/!mh6QFP
[2024-03-28 08:35 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Whether you’re celebrating Easter 🐣 or the arrival of Spring 💐 , it's a good time to reflect on our traditions and think about how we can make them more sustainable.
[2024-03-27 13:12 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: ✅Ensuring consumers will get better information on products’ durability and reparability and fighting greenwashing and early obsolescence.
🌱New rules on Empowering #EUconsumers for the green transition entered into force today.
[2024-03-27 11:53 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Happy #ManateeAppreciationDay!
These slow-moving marine mammals, also known as sea cows, can be found in coastal environments.
They are under threat from habitat destruction and climate change, so we want to raise awareness about the importance of 🌍 manatee conservation.
[2024-03-27 10:32 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: The battle against #MarineLitter gains a powerful ally!
🌊#EUfunded >@seaclearproject is deploying AI-powered robots to clean the ocean floor, effectively identifying and removing litter.
Learn how technology is turning the tide on pollution 👇 https://europa.eu/!cv8Q6d
[2024-03-27 10:40 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Do you have a project that can bring concrete solutions to our greatest challenges?
Join the #EUMissions Info Days to learn more about the new calls under #HorizonEU for:
🌍 #ClimateChange
🩺 Cancer
🏙️ Smart cities
🌊 Ocean
🌱 #EUSoils
Save the date 👉 https://europa.eu/!btQqHY
[2024-03-27 08:52 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: European Rabbit populations have plummeted by 90% in Spain & Portugal in 70 years🐰📉
Meet our #LIFEProject @LIFEiberconejo, which is developing & implementing a system for managing rabbit populations in the Iberian Peninsula.
📰New article available: http://europa.eu/!qfWpG8
[2024-03-27 09:34 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 📢 Save the date - the #EUmissions info days are less than 1 month away!
📅 25 & 26 Apr.
📍 Online at http://europa.eu/!btQqHY
❓ Learn more about the new calls in the #HorizonEU Work Programme 2024 for each mission and cross-cutting activities
Read more: http://europa.eu/!mwgVvw
[2024-03-26 16:11 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Do you have an announcement on #forest events, projects, publications or reporting to share with the forest community?🍁🐞🌿🐾
Follow the link to submit your contribution: https://unece.org/forests/forest-information-billboard
#forestry #woodland #environment #forestproducts #wood #ecosystemrestoration
[2024-03-26 15:35 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: #DYK that @EU_ScienceHub and @esa are organising a workshop focusing on environmental crime?
It will look at how Earth Observation 🛰️ data can be leveraged for better environmental compliance assurance
Learn more at 👇
https://envcrimes2024.esa.int/
[2024-03-26 12:11 UTC]
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