RT by @EU_ENV: Enjoying a swim this summer?🏊♂️
The last thing you want to see is plastic litter floating around.
Innovative #EUfunded research helps clean our waters to protect the environment & your beach vacation 🤿
Find out how 👉 http://europa.eu/!dWTxN4
[2024-07-24 06:02 UTC]
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that removing obsolete dams is key to prevent floods?
There are +1.2 million dams in the 🇪🇺, over 50% of them are obsolete.
Our
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23TheRoadToGreen
episode shows initiatives to dismantle them, to avoid erosion & improve water quality:
https://europa.eu/!Wx3M4g
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23WaterWiseEU
[2024-07-23 07:28 UTC]
Products should last longer.
They should be more repairable, more energy-efficient & easier to recycle 🛠️💡♻️
The new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation entered into force last week.
🗞 Read all about it in our newsletter:
https://europa.eu/!784V3H
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23CircularEconomy
[2024-07-22 13:17 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: News from #MissionOcean & Waters!
The results of the first @EU_Commission Call for technical assistance are out!
Discover the selected projects supporting the
communities of ports, islands, and #fisheries through technical assessments & feasibility studies.
#EUMissions 👇👇
[2024-07-22 09:17 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: As the 27th Committee on Forestry and 9th Forest Week opens at @FAO HQ in Rome, here are 6️⃣ reasons to treasure our forests 👇
#COFO27 #WFW9 #GenerationRestoration
[2024-07-22 06:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 🇪🇺📢#Applications for the next round of #BlueBook traineeships are OPEN.
Do you want to join us next March?
📅The deadline for submitting your application is 30 August 2024 (10:00 a.m. CEST)👉https://traineeships.ec.europa.eu/index_en
[2024-07-22 07:21 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 💧#WaterWiseEU
Sustainable use of water resources is essential for our societal well-being
#CopernicusEmergency supports 🇪🇺 water management policies by providing data & tools for informed decision-making
🔽#EDO Soil Moisture Index Anomaly for the 1st ten days of July 2024
[2024-07-22 07:36 UTC]
Let's keep things running
The new Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation entered into force yesterday
It sets sustainable design requirements for some of the most environmentally damaging products
Lear more:
https://europa.eu/!JVYWYw
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23CircularEconomy
[2024-07-19 10:06 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Today, President @vonderleyen set out her vision for Europe 2024-2029 in the @europarl_en with a focus on incentives and on equitable & efficient implementation.
Sticking to the targets of the #EUGreenDeal with pragmatism, technology-neutrality and innovation.
[2024-07-18 15:35 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: #LIFEProject @olivaresvivos shares groundbreaking findings at the IOC’s headquarters 🌳
Studies show that #OliveGroves are vital for protecting Europe's flora and fauna 🌼🐝
#LIFEprogramme #Biodiversity #Sustainability
[2024-07-18 09:48 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 👏@vonderleyen ! This is a moment to look forward with great confidence & strong resolve.
Thank you for the opportunity given to @EU_ENV to deliver under the #EGD:
Infographic
https://lnkd.in/gjZdbwWN
Green economy factsheet
https://lnkd.in/eBGRxPwp
We shall keep delivering!
[2024-07-18 13:45 UTC]
R to @EU_ENV: The EU aims to transition to a circular economy to make Europe cleaner and more competitive.
This will reduce pressure on natural resources and create sustainable growth and jobs.
For a continued shift to a more sustainable pattern of production & consumption.
[2024-07-18 15:35 UTC]
R to @EU_ENV: Europe’s water systems are under increasing stress.
And 40% of people worldwide already feel the effects of water scarcity.
But we can use water efficiently across the EU and make sure we all have access to clean & affordable freshwater.
It’s time to become a more #WaterWiseEU
[2024-07-18 15:35 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Open call for architects 📣
#LIFEProject #LIFEBauhausingEurope is transforming 5 European neighborhoods with #NewEuropeanBauhaus principles 🌍
Blanca, Murcia 🇪🇸 seeks architectural ideas for its cultural and social landmark.
👉Submit your contest ideas: https://bit.ly/3W3wGdW
[2024-07-17 12:40 UTC]
We need swift & decisive action to avoid a global water crisis
The action-oriented nature of the new
https://nitter.privacydev.net/UN_Water
's System-wide Strategy for Water & Sanitation aims to accelerate our joint goal of ensuring access to water & sanitation for all
https://www.unwater.org/news/launch-united-nations-system-wide-strategy-water-and-sanitation
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[2024-07-17 06:39 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: #DYK #SoilBiodiversity is a nature-based solution?
🧠 Interesting Fact: only 1% of soil micro-organisms species are currently known, compared to over 80% of plants.
More on soil biodiversity 👉🏿 https://tinyurl.com/y82hgvh5
#SoilHealth #GlobalSoilPartnership
[2024-07-16 13:23 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Dr. @florikafink Hooijer, Director-General of the Environment Department of the @EU_Commission, on the first-ever United Nations System-wide Strategy for Water and Sanitation.
https://www.unwater.org/news/launch-united-nations-system-wide-strategy-water-and-sanitation
#SDG6 #HLPF #HLPF2024 #WaterAction #SDG6SpecialEvent @EU_ENV
[2024-07-16 19:07 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Cities are home to a surprising amount of plant & animal species.
How can we restore ecosystems in our cities?
✅Increase green spaces
✅Plant trees
✅Clean up waterways
Join #GenerationRestoration: https://bit.ly/333EMYF
#ForNature
via @UNEP
[2024-07-16 10:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Today is the EU Day for the Victims of the Global #ClimateCrisis 🇪🇺
90% of disasters are weather-water-related. Floods alone having cost the EU over EUR 170 billion since 1980.
Let's commemorate victims, raise awareness & better prepare for the future.
[2024-07-15 07:06 UTC]
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