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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
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23WaterWiseEU
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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]
RT by @EU_ENV: By 2050 the oceans could contain more plastic than fish by weight.
We are want to avoid this.
If sustainable alternatives are easily available, single-use plastics cannot be placed on the 🇪🇺 market.
Learn more about our work to #BeatPlasticPollution 👉 https://europa.eu/!QRkw8Y
[2024-07-12 10:31 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Strengthening Europe’s building policies 🌱
#LIFEProject EPBD.wise aims to ensure #EU #buildings are in line with climate goals.
Over the next 3 years, they will collaborate with public authorities in 6 countries to make this happen🏫
[2024-07-12 08:28 UTC]
How to integrate knowledge and practice for drought resilience?
Find it out at the
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23DroughtResilience10
Conference in 🇨🇭 Geneva on 30 Sept-02 Oct, and join the discussion to scale up
https://nitter.privacydev.net/search?q=%23DroughtAction
Register by 14 July to join in person 👉
https://droughtmanagement.info/hmndp10/
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[2024-07-11 15:23 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: The 7⃣ finalists for the #EUGreenCapital & #EUGreenLeaf Awards 2026 are out!
🇩🇪Heilbronn
🇵🇹Guimarães
🇦🇹Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee
🇪🇸Sant Boi de Llobregat
🇫🇮Vaasa
🇫🇷Saint-Quentin
🇵🇹Agueda
Learn more about them and their environmental achievements 👉 https://europa.eu/!DfrKfD
[2024-07-11 10:05 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Discussing air pollution is now more important than ever 🌍
Join the "Moving Towards Clean Air for Europe" conference hosted by #LIFEProject LIFE IP @HungAIRy.
📅 Sep 25-26th, 2024
⏰10-18:00 CEST
🕒 Virtual
[2024-07-11 11:55 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: The extent, magnitude & effects of human-driven forest degradation👇
➡ Degradation impacts extend up to 1.5 km into forests
➡Disturbances can cut canopy heights by 20-80%
➡ Edge effects increase deforestation risk once 50% of canopy height is lost
https://europa.eu/!FN7pdY
[2024-07-10 12:24 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: 💧#WaterWiseEU
Fresh water is essential for our lives and well-being
However, its availability is increasingly affected by extreme weather events such as #floods 🌊 and #droughts 🚱
#CEMS provides early warning and monitoring information for these events
[2024-07-10 09:56 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Are you a young soil researcher? Do you feel your findings have no impact?
Any research has applications in policy! Environment, agriculture, climate, health!
@EU_ScienceHub soil team invites you to 2nd Young Soil Researchers Forum!
Submit your abstract:https://esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu/euso/2nd-young-soil-researchers-forum
[2024-07-10 04:57 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: From food to cars and clothes, many products we use have a huge water footprint. 💧👣
For instance, more than 17,000 litres are used to produce just 1kg of chocolate. 🍫
Watch our crash course to learn more 👉 http://bit.ly/3S17JyR
[2024-07-10 08:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Do you know how much water is needed to produce these products?
👕 1 cotton t-shirt = ? litres
🥩 1kg of beef = ? litres
🍫 1kg of chocolate = ? litres
Watch our crash course to find out 👇
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/07/09/our-water-footprint-understanding-europes-hidden-water-use
[2024-07-09 15:00 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: .@PlasticPirateEU is empowering school students to become citizen scientists.
📊Together, they're collecting essential data to help researchers and policymakers combat plastic pollution in Europe's waters. 🌊🔍
Find out more here: https://www.plastic-pirates.eu/en
[2024-07-09 12:46 UTC]
RT by @EU_ENV: Ecosystem services are key for our economies, but often overlooked in economic analysis
Economic indicators such as Gross Domestic Product don't reflect nature's contributions
This report by @EU_ScienceHub shows the importance of adding nature’s value 👉 https://europa.eu/!hWDyjH
[2024-07-09 09:24 UTC]
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