Science for Environment Policy @SfEP@respublicae.eu
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RT @UNBiodiversity: #DYK who are pollinators? 🐝
#Pollinators are an important part of the ecosystem, they move pollen within them or carry it from one flower to another. 🌱🌸
To learn more ⬇️ #Biodiversity #Pollinators #ForNature @EU_ENV @eu @un
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1625429148238770182
Our Future Briefs present the latest #environmental topics and their impact on the #environment.
Summarised and presented in an easy way, they are ideal to get an in-depth understanding of emerging issues. 🎬👇
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/science-environment-policy-all-future-briefs_en
@EU_ENV @EUClimateAction @ICLEI_Europe
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1625427984294223874
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Do you have an innovative solution based on #EUSpace🇪🇺🛰️ to tackle marine plastic pollution🌊🐟?
Submit your idea for our #CASSINI Prize and contribute to the protection of marine ecosystems 🦈
📅Deadline: 3 May
💶Total prize pool: ~ Є 3 million
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/defis_eu/status/1625077497636216832
Did you know 5.8 million tonnes of #textiles 👔👚 are discarded every year in the EU? What are the common reasons for garments to be discarded? 🤔
A new study identifies key causes and suggests possible solutions.
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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/fast-fashion-common-reasons-garments-are-discarded-2022-11-16_en
RT @EU_ENV: It’s time to change our way to look at fashion! 👕👖🧣👗👟
Today, we are launching our new #ReFashionNow campaign, inviting everyone to be a…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1625066134868221952
RT @FAOclimate: Today is #WorldPulsesDay
Pulses:
☀️have a low water footprint & can better tolerate drought & #climate-related disasters
🌳in multiple cropping systems enhance agro-#biodiversity
💪are a source of plant-based protein & iron
🌱fix atmospheric nitrogen into the soil
& more...
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1624072451352064002
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Tomorrow is #WomenInScienceDay 👩🔬
A day to celebrate all women and girls working in science, helping us better understand and protect the environment - #ForOurPlanet and for people
Who is the most inspiring ♀️ scientist for you?
Tell us in the comments 👇
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ENV/status/1623980941696724992
Today is #WorldPulsesDay! #Pulses contain nitrogen-fixing properties that can help to improve #soil fertility 🌱.
Sustainable and fertile soil is essential for #environmental health – a study offers a new framework for monitoring soil functions.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1623984662912675840
It’s vital for the #forests sector 🌲 to implement #ClimateAction to help these #ecosystems with the possible impacts of #ClimateChange.
Learn how increased climate variability and water shortages are impacting forests in warmer regions ☀️.
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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/most-forests-are-less-able-cope-hazards-under-climate-change-2023-01-19_en
RT @UNECEForests: The forest sector can contribute to #climatechangemitigation in three ways:
- #carbonseque…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1623631613648072709
RT @ICLEI_Europe: Stay updated with the latest #environmental topics and their impact on the environment by exploring @SfEP’s Future Briefs, covering:
🦠 #Covid19
🌱 #NatureBasedSolutions
🐝 #EUPollinators
🌲 #Forests
Discover the full range of Future Briefs available ⬇
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/science-environment-policy-all-future-briefs_en
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1623624783421120512
RT @EU_ENV: DYK what is blue-green infrastructure?
It is aquatic 💧 and terrestrial 🌱 infrastructures for storm-water management & climate adaptation in cities, which can also benefit biodiversity and help regional habitat connectivity
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1623271664451551232
Each month, we publish insightful news alerts on the latest #environmental research, including:
🐟 #Marine and coastal
🌡️ Climate action
🏙️ #Urban environment
Subscribe below ✉️ ⬇️
https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/env/user-subscriptions/1701/create
#science #environment #policy @ICLEI_Europe @SciCommsUWE
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1623249370157133824
Sowing #wildflower areas is a common agri-environment practice 🌼👩🌾, but what are its benefits for #biodiversity?
A study investigates these areas further 🔍 and the wider context surrounding them.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1622914875126079488
The revised #EUPollinators Initiative aims to reverse the decline of #pollinators by 2030. 🐝🦋
Do you know the latest research and findings on the importance of pollinators for our #ecosystems?
Learn more in our dedicated Future Brief ⬇
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications/future-brief-pollinators-importance-nature-and-human-well-being-drivers-decline-and-need-monitoring_en
RT @EU_Commission: Pollinators are in unprecedented decline.
Our biodiversity a…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1622529136114733057
RT @UNBiodiversity: What does the latest research show on the link between #COVID19 and the #environment? 🤔
Learn how COVID-19 has impacted on #biodiversity, environmental #health, #agriculture and more by visiting our latest Future Brief 📚.
via @SfEP
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1622526546023010304
Freshwater #ecosystems, such as #urban streams 💧🏙️, face a greater threat of species extinction as they support a higher level of #biodiversity 📈 than terrestrial or marine environments.
Researchers explore conditions needed for ecological recovery.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1621540085672935424
Yesterday was #WorldWetlandsDay! Many northern landscapes are covered by carbon-rich #wetlands, known as peatlands.
Due to #ClimateChange, forests 🌳 could outgrow 20% of peatlands, leading to a release of roughly 4% of European soil organic carbon.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1621499732593090560
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8⃣0⃣% of crop & wild-flowering plants depend on animal pollination
𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆, we adopt more stringent residue limits for 2 pesticides in food, notably on imported products
Remaining steadfast in our commitment towards more sustainable food systems
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/Food_EU/status/1621107242601684992
RT @defis_eu: #WorldWetlandsDay🦆
This day and @RamsarConv aim to raise global awareness about the importance of wetlands for people & #OurPlanet
#EUSpace 🇪🇺🛰️provides #OpenData to monitor the health of wetlands worldwide
🔽#Copernicus #Sentinel2 🇪🇺🛰️ image of the Ebro River Delta 🇪🇸
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1621079505812217857
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The Danube river 🌊 is Europe's 2nd longest river, but has long been affected by high nitrate levels
A 🆕 study suggests that restoring the river’s floodplains could help remove 38,000 tons of nitrate pollution 👉https://europa.eu/!QkytXR
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ENV/status/1620733800702705665
With this increase in 🇪🇺 air travel ✈️, it’s vital for #aviation to reduce #carbon emissions.
A study has found emissions in flights covered in the Emissions Trading System have fallen 📉 when compared to those not covered.
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https://rebrand.ly/SfEP5792
RT @EU_Eurostat: ✈️In 2021, the number of people travelling by air in the EU was 373 million (+35% compared to 2020).
✈️All Member States, except for 🇫🇮Finland (-16%), registered an increase. This varied from +1…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1620421901448531968
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