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Joined Apr 2022
RT by @EU_ENV: 🌿A new approach to funding nature restoration 🌿
The #LIFEProject, Pennine PeatLIFE has been instrumental for the development and testing on the ground new blended finance model supporting #peatland restoration. 📢
👉 Link: https://bit.ly/3LdxXdo
[2024-07-05 12:55 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Summer’s here, and as we flock down to the beach, let’s all be mindful of our impact on the #ocean.
#Act now & Join us this summer for the #EUBeachCleanup Campaign!
More info: http://ec.europa.eu/eu-beach-cleanup
[2024-07-05 09:55 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Reusing wastewater could be the solution to Europe’s growing water scarcity problem.
Read the full story, here ➡️ http://bit.ly/4bAeAWG
[2024-07-05 09:06 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Everyone is 🌊 Mar Menor - the polluted 🇪🇸 lagoon that’s fighting back in court!
Despite being, on paper, protected by environmental laws, it's poisoned by pollution
Discover the story of the 1st ecosystem in Europe with rights 👉 https://europa.eu/!7RJYCb
[2024-07-05 07:30 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Curious about soil health? 🌱
Soil is crucial to Europe’s ecosystems, agriculture, and economy, supporting food production, water filtration, and biodiversity.
Explore more 👇 https://europa.eu/!w3qWqg
[2024-07-05 08:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Hands up if you care about having
🖐️ access to information on the #environment
🖐️ your say to protect & shape it
🖐️ access to #justice
The🇺🇳#AarhusConvention puts all this into practice. Parties are legally bound to uphold these #humanrights & protect #EnvironmentalDefenders
[2024-07-04 12:58 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 53% of #GreenClaims are vague, misleading, or unfounded.
With the #EUEcolabel, a proposed new law & a new Directive on empowering consumers in the green transition, we help consumers make truly sustainable choices.
More in this #TheRoadToGreen episode 👉 https://europa.eu/!hwR8xP
[2024-07-04 08:44 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 🌿 Embracing nature's solutions 🌿
In the past, engineers in southern Sweden relied on concrete barriers to combat rising sea levels. Now, thanks to #LIFEProject, @LifeSkane is developing and using natural solutions to address this threat🙌
[2024-07-04 08:32 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: “Everybody is Mar Menor.”
Europe’s biggest saltwater lagoon in Spain has the legal status of a person. 🌊
Which means it can defend itself against pollution and other threats.
Watch more 👉 http://bit.ly/3RRfMhj
[2024-07-04 08:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: A pleasure to meet today with @IbrahimThiaw of @UNCCD and Astrid Schomaker of @UNBiodiversity.
Climate action, combating desertification, and protecting biodiversity are interdependent.
Let's continue to jointly support governments & communities, for people and planet.
[2024-07-03 15:18 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 🌱#MissionSoil participated to the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Global Soil Partnership, hosted by @FAO
3-5 June, 2024
In this important annual event global soil issues are discussed and addressed by multiple stakeholders!
Learn more 👉 https://www.fao.org/global-soil-partnership/resources/events/detail/en/c/1677509/
[2024-07-03 14:10 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Europe’s lakes and rivers are under threat from pollution, over-tourism, and more. 🌊
How can we protect them?
We went to Spain to explore two ways local waterways are being supported. 🇪🇸
Watch the report 👇
[2024-07-03 08:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: How can we predict and prepare for water-related disasters?💧
In Italy, #LIFEProject @lifebeware has developed a sustainable urban drainage system to combat floods & better manage water resources.
[2024-07-03 07:51 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Spotlight on water 💦
The Special Award for Water at the #LIFEAwards24 went to FreshHabit LIFE IP from Finland 🏆
Their efforts in restoring rivers & wetlands are making a huge difference for endangered species🐟🌿
[2024-07-02 12:20 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Do you work with land use or forestry? 🌱🌲
Then take part in the evaluation of the 🇪🇺#LULUCF Regulation!
The call for evidence will help us assess if the rules are working as intended and identify areas of improvement.
📅 Deadline: 11 July 2024
ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!Twjhk3
[2024-07-02 10:48 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Nature & cultural conservation go hand in hand 🏞️🤝🏛️
#DYK that several #Natura2000 protected natural areas are also UNESCO World Heritage sites? Like the 🇫🇷 Mont Saint-Michel Bay
Discover the largest 🌍 network of protected areas 👉 https://europa.eu/!cv8dt9
[2024-07-02 08:14 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: #DYK Great apes (chimpanzees, orangutans, gorillas) help to spread seeds & thus regenerate the forests?🌳
But they're in danger of extinction, due to poaching, live animal trade, loss of their habitat (deforestation), & infectious diseases.🪵
Let's protect their habitats!🦧🦍
[2024-07-02 07:32 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Are you looking to make an impact with your green project❓
#GreenAssist provides vital support for sustainable initiatives.🌱
Apply now to benefit from Green Assist, under the #LIFEProgramme!
[2024-07-02 08:37 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Astrid Schomaker of Germany assumes role of @UNBiodiversity Executive Secretary in Montreal
Press release: https://www.cbd.int/doc/press/2024/pr-2024-07-01-es-en.pdf
[2024-07-01 14:20 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: The River Danube is a vital artery for Europe
The #LIFEProject LIFE WILDisland is restoring this river💧 to preserve #Natura2000 sites and its biodiversity🦆 in the Danube islands
💙#KeeptheDanubeBlue: http://europa.eu/!mK4BTq
#DanubeDay #WaterWiseEU
[2024-07-01 14:25 UTC]
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