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RT by @EU_ENV: On Monday at the Environment Council, we secured ambitious negotiating mandates for the upcoming
🇨🇴 #COP16Colombia on Biodiversity
🇦🇿 #COP29 on #ClimateChange
🇸🇦 COP16 on Desertification
Read how we plan to secure a successful outcome #ForOurPlanet 👉 https://europa.eu/!JvqwGq
[2024-10-15 09:57 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: #DYK that 89% of global greenhouse gases are stored in the ocean, significantly contributing to ocean warming? ♨️
Its consequences:
🔵 Changes in ocean currents
🔵 Rising sea levels
🔵 Disruptions to marine ecosystems
🔗 https://marine.copernicus.eu/explainers/phenomena-threats/ocean-warming
[2024-10-15 07:30 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Europe's lakes, rivers, coastal & groundwaters experience pressure like never before, shows a 🆕 @euenvironment report
🏭Pollution
🏔️Habitat degradation
🌡️#ClimateChange
are some of the challenges we're facing
How can we turn this around?👉 https://europa.eu/!cyYdvF
[2024-10-15 08:43 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 🆕Pollution, habitat degradation, climate change, and over-use are putting pressure on Europe’s waters like never before.
According to our #EUStateofWater report, Europe is not on track to meet targets to improve the health of waters under EU rules.
⏩https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/news/state-of-water
[2024-10-15 05:05 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Rural women are key agents of change, holding a wealth of knowledge on forest landscapes.
Read more from our recent blog of different #RuralWomen who are using their expertise to play a key role in combating climate change.
https://un-redd.org/post/rural-women-drivers-change-forest-based-climate-action
[2024-10-14 14:28 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: What are the EU’s priorities for the UN biodiversity conference #COP16Colombia?
🐞 delivering on the global biodiversity framework
🐞 increasing funding for biodiversity
EU countries are stepping up their efforts with the #NatureRestoration law.
[2024-10-14 13:16 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Farming for nature🌿
#LIFEProjects met at the LIFE Platform Meeting: Agriculture for Biodiversity to discuss sustainable solutions for farmland #EUBiodiversity🌍
Result-based payment schemes are advancing #NatureRestoration & protecting #Natura2000 sites💚
[2024-10-14 11:03 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Healthy ecosystems serve as natural defenses against disasters & are essential for building climate resilience.
For #DDRDay, see UNEP's work on disaster reduction and essential materials for empowering the next generation for a resilient future. https://www.unep.org/topics/disasters-and-conflicts/disaster-risk-reduction
[2024-10-13 05:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Happy #WorldMigratoryBirdDay!
#DYK that insects 🐞🪲🦋 are essential sources of energy for many migratory bird species 🐦🐦⬛?
This year, #WMBD2024 focuses on the importance of insects for migratory birds – learn more here:
➡️ https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/news/2024/world-migratory-bird-day-2024-focus-insects
[2024-10-12 05:58 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Migratory birds 🐦 travel thousands of kilometers 🗺️ looking for best ecological conditions & habitats for feeding and breeding
We want to help them find them
The 🇪🇺 Birds Directive protects wild bird species & their habitats👉 https://europa.eu/!9HrQFQ
[2024-10-11 13:48 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 🐦🌎This #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, help conserve migratory birds & their habitats!
🌿Our #Ecotourism Series supports communities in developing sustainable bird-related tourism that can positively impact shorebirds & local economies
👉http://www.cec.org/publications/?_series=series-of-training-resources-for-bird-related-tour
[2024-10-11 13:44 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 🌍 Through the TSI, the EU aids Denmark, Germany & the Netherlands in using tech to protect waterbirds on their migratory journey.
On #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, let’s celebrate cross-border conservation! 🕊️
Learn more: https://europa.eu/!hWwGWB
[2024-10-11 10:22 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 🧐 #DidYouKnow that Amur Falcons undertake the longest known transoceanic migration of any raptor species? They can fly over open water for several days!
Learn more here ⤵️
https://www.worldmigratorybirdday.org/news/2024/interconnected-journey-birds-insects-and-battle-biodiversity
[2024-10-10 12:59 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: On this #WorldEcolabelDay, we have good news for consumers!
The number of #EUEcolabel-awarded products, services, and licenses has risen to nearly 100,000 - with tourist accommodations & personal care products seeing the highest growth 👉https://europa.eu/!PKh6pG
[2024-10-10 11:32 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Europeans now have nearly 100,000 products with excellent environmental characteristics to choose from, all certified by the EU Ecolabel!
The label’s use is accelerating, with a 14% increase in licenses over the past six months, helping consumers make more sustainable choices.
[2024-10-10 12:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: #EUEcolabel reaches new heights💚
Nearly 100,000 products now carry the @EUEcolabel - 10K more than last year🌍
With the #LIFEProgramme backing 140+ eco-certification projects, we're building a greener future🌱
[2024-10-10 11:29 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 🥂On #WorldEcolabelDay, let's celebrate the #EUEcolabel!
💚For over 30 years, it has helped consumers, businesses and policymakers to go greener.
✍️We asked @beuc, @cepi_paper, @EuroCoopTeam and the @EU_Commission's @EU_ENV what they think about it...👇https://meta.eeb.org/2024/10/10/eu-ecolabel/
[2024-10-10 11:07 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: ⚠️ Species population numbers have dropped by 73% on average since 1970 according to the @WWFEU #LivingPlanetReport
With the #EUGreenDeal and the #NRL, we are taking action to tackle the interconnected crises of climate change, nature loss & pollution 👉 https://www.wwf.eu/?15334891/System-in-peril-Average-wildlife-populations-size-declined-by-73-in-just-50-years-warns-WWF
[2024-10-10 09:42 UTC]
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]
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