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RT by @EU_ENV: Dive into urban climate resilience with #LIFEProject #LATESTadapt🌟
They are boosting resilience in 🇪🇪 #Estonia & 🇱🇻 #Latvia with 16 partners. Highlights include #NatureBasedSolutions sites, a green infrastructure framework & more.
[2024-10-15 11:43 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 💧How healthy are our lakes, rivers, coastal waters and groundwaters? Here are some key #EUStateofWater report #takeaways
Find out more: https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/news/state-of-water
[2024-10-15 11:49 UTC]
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]
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