Science for Environment Policy @SfEP@respublicae.eu
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What has been the #environment impact of #COVID19? 🦠
Our 🆕 Future Brief explores:
🔗 Links between the spread of COVID-19 and #environmental factors
🌾 Impacts on the environment
📚 The lessons learned
RT by @SfEP: 🕊️Peace can only be long-lasting if it is inclusive.
An #EUfunded project helps decision makers to understand the structural causes of conflict better and to build a firmer basis for peace and security.
👉 https://europa.eu/!cj6JVW
#InternationalDayofPeacekeepers
[2024-05-29 07:17 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: WATER MEANS LIFE.
💧 For cooking, cleaning, transport and energy.
🇪🇺In Europe we are giving water for granted. 70% of EU citizens are now worried about #water pollution & scarcity.
- affirmed @MarosSefcovic VC of the @EU_Commission at the #WaterWiseEU event. #EUGreenWeek
[2024-05-29 12:26 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: Drought, desertification & land degradation are a growing threat to humanity. But it's not too late to act.
This year’s #WorldEnvironmentDay calls for global action for our common future.
Take the #GenerationRestoration quiz to find out more: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/quiz-how-much-do-you-know-about-degraded-land-deserts-and-droughts
[2024-05-29 13:05 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: The ocean produces at least 50% of the 🌎's oxygen. It's home to most of Earth’s biodiversity, & is the main source of protein & nutrition for more than 3 billion people.
Despite all this, the ocean is at risk.
Here are 10 things you can do to #SaveOurOcean.
@UNDPArabStates
[2024-05-28 13:00 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: It's time to see water differently
We're facing a water crisis, with more frequent droughts & floods
That's why the EU boasts strong laws & cutting-edge technologies to safeguard water
Let's transform the way 💧 is managed, used & valued 👉https://europa.eu/!p6hkwy
[2024-05-29 13:04 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: 5 June is #WorldEnvironmentDay
Maintaining the resilience of biodiversity & ecosystem services globally depends on effective & equitable conservation of approximately 30–50% of Earth’s land, freshwater and ocean areas. - #IPCC's Synthesis Report 👉 https://bit.ly/SRYRpt23
[2024-05-28 06:41 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: 📣 Great news! The Circular Cities & Regions Initiative Knowledge Hub has been launched! 🚀
This instrument will offer assistance in the implementation of #CircularEconomy practices in regions & cities 🔄
Find out more 👇 #CCRIEurope
[2024-05-27 15:00 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: What if we saw 💧 water differently?
Less than 3% of water on 🌍 is freshwater, mostly unavailable for its 8 billion people
Our water cycle is broken and 🇪🇺 water systems are under stress
Let’s join forces to transform the way water is managed, used & valued!
[2024-05-29 12:33 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: Land sustains life on Earth, but with 2 billion hectares being degraded, 3 billion people are impacted.
Ahead of #WorldEnvironmentDay, see 7 ways to restore these vital landscapes and combat desertification and drought: https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/story/seven-ways-restore-land-halt-desertification-and-combat-drought
[2024-05-27 19:40 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: Welcome to the #EUGreenWeek 2024 from 🇪🇺 Director General @florikafink, a week of exciting events to see water differently!
Across the EU, water issues are worsening due to #ClimateChange, mismanagement, pollution & ecosystems degradation.
We need change, we need a #WaterWiseEU
[2024-05-29 12:25 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: Are you an expert in #CircularEconomy? The Circular Cities & Regions Initiative needs your skills! 💪
Make a contribution to the circular transition of the European cities and regions 🔄
Join #CCRIEurope! Apply by June 7 👇
[2024-05-29 12:34 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: Join #GenerationRestoration and millions around the globe to take action to restore our land & soil.
See what’s happening in the lead up to #WorldEnvironmentDay around the world here: https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/2024-updates
[2024-05-29 08:50 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: Did you know?
Halting #deforestation has the potential to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 11 percent annually.
It would also safeguard much of the Earth’s terrestrial #biodiversity and provide critical ecosystem services.
#ClimateAction
>@FAOclimate
Via @FAOForestry
[2024-05-28 01:00 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: Think cities can't breathe?
Urban forestry is our unsung hero, turning grey to green, slashing stress, cleaning air and water AND fighting off urban heat like an eco-shield.
Let's champion our leafy warriors and transform our concrete jungles
@UNHABITAT
[2024-05-12 18:00 UTC]
🗓️On Wednesday 15 May, we will host a session to present the #LIFEProgramme's funding opportunities for innovative projects on #CircularEconomy♻️
🕑9h30-9h50
📍Blue stage
& don't miss #LIFEProjects’s participation at the fair trade👉http://europa.eu/!tfbYBc
[2024-05-13 11:40 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: The Nairobi @UNBiodiversity Meetings start today, with delegates and experts working to advance the #BiodiversityPlan.
Agenda covers scientific and technical support for the plan, marine and coastal biodiversity, synthetic biology discussions, & more.
Live: https://www.youtube.com/@cbd-live9013
[2024-05-13 04:48 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: 🦈 The Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) metric has now been expanded for use in marine areas.
Discover how the IUCN metric will help quantify progress towards global ocean #biodiversity targets.
[2024-05-13 08:40 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: Biodiversity supports everything we need to survive, including:
🌬 The air we breathe
🌽 The food we eat
💧The water we drink
@globallf takes us back to the basics of #biodiversity.
Learn more ⬇️ https://news.globallandscapesforum.org/44538/biodiversity-101-why-it-matters-and-how-to-protect-it/
[2024-05-14 02:00 UTC]
RT by @SfEP: Did you know? Oil crops use over 1/3 of all agricultural land.
As demand soars, it's imperative to adopt better production practices to limit the environmental and social impact.
A new report describes how this can be made possible. https://bit.ly/3JU7xN2
[2024-05-13 15:00 UTC]
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Joined Apr 2022
