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RT @UNBiodiversity: What are the key issues expected to impact #marine and costal 🌊🏖️ #biodiversity conservation in the near future? 🤔
An expert panel identifies 🔍 the possible issues these #ecosystems could face in the next 5-10 years.
⬇ Via @SfEP
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/global-horizon-scan-reveals-15-issues-are-expected-impact-marine-and-coastal-biodiversity-2023-01-11_en
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1617464021447499778
Researchers explore 🔎 the impact of changes in human demand for #urban water-based services in the #Netherlands 🇳🇱 during #COVID19.
What lessons can be learnt for their management? 🤔
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1616381033527533568
RT @IUCN: Wetland habitats support a rich diversity of life, but 35% of the world’s #wetlands have disappeared in the last 50 years. Wetland restoration not only increases #biodiversity but their ability to produce ecosystem services for the benefit of people.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1616046802490228737
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We release Future Briefs on emerging #environmental issues and #innovative technologies to combat them.
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A study in #Germany suggests that pre-regulation wind turbines may cause substantial bat mortality 🦇.
Researchers estimate bat fatalities in the country could exceed 200,000 per year, leading to a risk in population decline 📉.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1615392902418513921
Great to see the 🆕 2023 Health & Food Audits and Analysis Programme!
Micronutrients are a key part of #health and #FoodSafety – a study explores the EU’s role in the global trade of iron, zinc and vitamin A.
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RT @Food_EU: How do we ensure EU health and food safety?
➡ Check out our 2023 Health & Food Audits and Analysis Programme.
It explains how we verify that the standards set out in EU legislation on #EUFoodSafety, #EU4AnimalWel…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1615283736056156160
What is blue-green #infrastructure? 🤔
It is aquatic 💧 and terrestrial 🌱 infrastructure, which supports #cities with climate Adaptation and storm-water management.
Learn how blue-green infrastructure can help regional habitat connectivity.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1615022982610419719
What are the key issues expected to impact #marine and costal 🌊🏖️ #biodiversity conservation in the near future? 🤔
An expert panel identifies 🔍 the possible issues these #ecosystems could face in the next 5-10 years.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1614930829842735107
Our bi-weekly News Alerts offer easy access to #scientific findings in 30 thematic #environmental areas, with articles curated by an independent Scientific Content Advisory Group.
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Air #pollution is considered the fourth biggest global #health factor 🌍 and contributes significantly to heart disease and stroke.
This study has found that the health burden attributable to air pollution has dropped 📉 over 3 decades.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1613833199213215745
RT @NetworkNatureEU: Start your year off on the right foot with this #MOOC from @Unibocconi on Sustainable #UrbanRegeneration 🌱 @coursera
See the syllabus, sign up free📝https://www.coursera.org/learn/sustainable-urban-regeneration-2022
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1613832058760994816
In order to meet global climate targets and achieve #ZeroPollution, the #shipping industry 🚢 needs to explore new alternatives to decarbonize.
A study explores the sustainability of 5 #LowCarbon fuels to power all ships carrying bulk cargo in Europe.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1613554253733167104
#Swordfish is one of the most valuable species in the 🇪🇺 market and intensively fished.
A study in the Catalan Sea 🌊 has found north-west #Mediterranean swordfish are in poor physical state, indicating unfavourable conditions in the region.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1613481168258879493
RT @EU_ENV: Around 1/3 of the EU's bird species are not in a good conservation status
With our Birds Directive, we want to protect all 500 wild 🐦 species naturally occurring in the 🇪🇺 & their habitats
🆕 research indicates how protected areas can be most effective: https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/bird-conservation-protected-areas-are-most-effective-when-over-50-hectares-size-2022-10-10_en
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1613130544425959425
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Have you seen the new 🇪🇺 recommendation, which calls for safer and more sustainable #chemicals? 🧪
A review has previously found that studies on hazardous substances ☣️ only focus on a narrow range of chemicals.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1612749340279291904
RT @FAOclimate: Healthy soil is vital for:
🌧️ Climate regulation
🌱 Growing food, fibre & fuel
🌼 #Biodiversity
and more!
But our soils are at risk; we need to work to restore degraded land and support healthy #soils to meet the current & future demand for food.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1612746231570395137
This year is the European Year of Skills 💡. #Environmental research is vital for informing policy on greener skills development.
For example, a study in #FastFashion 👗 explores the causes of garment failure and how clothing can become sustainable.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1612417047039729664
RT @EU_ENV: #NatureBasedSolutions offer many benefits to urban areas 🏙️, yet their implementation still faces barriers
How can their use be increased?
Learn more and discover the key stepping stones to promote the use of #NBS in cities in this study from @SfEP 👉 https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/how-increase-use-nature-based-solutions-urban-areas-2022-12-07_en
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1612415315144749057
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