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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]
RT by @EU_ENV: 2nd YOUNG SOIL RESEARCHERS FORUM is coming🤎
14-15 October, free, online!
100 abstracts received🤩
200 participants registered so far😎
You're still on time to join, register now➡️https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/EUSO24YoungResearchers
[2024-10-07 07:13 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Powerful images from around the world capture the beauty and challenges of urban transformation in @UNUEHS’s ‘Portraits of Urban Change’ photo competition.
Check out the winning pictures & see why we need more sustainable cities for a brighter future: https://unu.edu/ehs/news/portraits-urban-change-photo-competition-results
[2024-10-05 16:09 UTC]
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