Science for Environment Policy @SfEP@respublicae.eu
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Each month, we publish insightful news alerts on the latest #environmental research, including:
🌳#forests
♻️#recycling
🌱#biodiversity
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#EUSpace 🇪🇺🛰️🤝🌿🇪🇺 #EUGreenDeal
The #EU has pledged to plant #3BillionTrees🌳 by 2030 to preserve #OurPlanet
#DYK that #Copernicus🇪🇺🛰️ will allow monitoring every new wooded area🌲, monitor its health, and assess its impact on the environment?
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/defis_eu/status/1645349539627376640
From resource exploitation to new technology, #marine and coastal habitats are facing unprecedented environmental change🌊🐠.
A panel of experts have identified emerging issues that could significantly impact these #ecosystems in the near future.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1645717111598088195
🌍 #ClimateChange is putting our #forests at risk! 🌳
A new study suggests rising temperatures and water shortages are making it harder for forests to recover from disruptions.
#EUGreenDeal #RestoreNature #ForNature
RT @EU_ENV: #EUForests 🌲🌳 are crucial to #RestoreNature, fight #ClimateChange, and maintain our health & that of the 🌍 planet
On this …
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1643899511482318849
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1643538905747148800
In many parts of the world, expansion of #agriculture land is a key driver of habitat and biodiversity loss.
A study explores a new way of mapping changes in biodiversity in production areas, through the impact of Brazilian soy exports to #Germany.
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🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1643248019993767936
Happy International #CarrotDay! 🥕
Let's recognise the importance of sustainable #agroecology practices and their impact on our #ecosystems🌱.
Learn how some of these practices can increase the supply and diversity of ecosystem services on farms 🌾.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1643171107204218881
Rising sea levels 🌊, due to #ClimateChange, has been found to escalate the rate of erosion of rocky shorelines.
A study suggests that by 2100, this could cause 🇬🇧rocky coastlines to retreat 📉 over 20 metres.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1642877269398913024
🏔️ Agrobiodiversity provided by #mountains is crucial to achieving a #sustainable agrifood🌱system.
🇪🇺Mediterranean mountains are threatened by socioeconomic changes - identifying them is crucial to inform policy decisions
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RT @FAO: Mountains offer food, medicine, valuable ecosystem services & even help regulate the climate.
The agrobiodiversity they provide is key to achieving sustainable agrifood systems.
6 ways countries can pr…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1642803422771421186
#Trees and shrubs provide many benefits in towns and cities 🌳🏙️ – however they may be at risk from #ClimateChange.
Researchers suggest #urban greening must use species that can cope with future conditions to secure these benefits.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1641812875571331072
Did you know #pollinators can be active all year-round, not just in the spring and summer months? 🌺
Pollinator species🐝 are vital for our #environment and ecosystems yet face the threat of extinction.
Learn more in our #EUPollinators Future Brief ⬇
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1641731597756952576
While disposable #plastic face masks 😷are a tool to prevent the transmission of #COVID19, they have created a plastic #waste disposal problem.
What’s the answer to this issue? A study suggests masks are still safe and effective up to 40 hours of use.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1641432326830960640
By 2050, 68% of the world’s population is expected to live in urban areas 🏙️. Conservation measures are then increasingly needed to make cities more suitable for #wildlife 🦇.
A study explores urban planning recommendations for conservation.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1641371026234720258
RT @ICLEI_Europe: The latest @SfEP #newsletter is out! 📰 It provides a great summary of new #science & #environmental #policy research that is definitely worth checking out.
Read here 👀➡️ https://ec.europa.eu/newsroom/env/newsletter-archives/44564
#climate #resilience #urban #biodiversity 🌿
https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/rising-sea-levels-due-climate-change-found-escalate-rate-erosion-rocky-shorelines-2023-03-29_en
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1641076052452687875
A recent study finds bio-based polymers can amplify #mercury 📈 in #marine environments 🐟.
Researchers suggest safe disposal and regulation are required for safe biodegradation of these polymers.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1641075926824804353
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Half of urban trees are outside their ‘comfort zone’
Urban greening provides many benefits for people and cities. Yet, to secure these benefits, we need to make sure 🌲🌳 species can cope with the effects of #ClimateChange
More in our new @SfEP study: https://europa.eu/!7dN9BF
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/EU_ENV/status/1641004958706270209
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RT @NetworkNatureEU: Call for proposals for projects on offsetting & climate certification schemes & how these can ⬆️ biodiversity & restoration 🌿@LIFEprogramme @EU_ENV
Call ends🗓️30 June & will award 250,000 💶 to one selected project. More info on this and other funding ➡️https://networknature.eu/learn-about-three-different-funding-opportunities-nature-based-solutions
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1640665882891374592
This map by @EU_Aliens 🗺️ highlights the spread of alien species across Europe, which can cause substantial #environmental and economic damage.
A recent study explores the costs 💰 associated with the impacts caused by alien species.
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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/expenditure-preventing-biological-invasions-far-below-environmental-damage-costs-2022-10-05_en
RT @EU_Aliens: 🧐About 10,000 records on #InvasiveAlienSpecies 🐟🦀🌿of Union concern, Member State c…
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1640640744401584128
How much do you know about 🇪🇺 forests? 🤔
Our infographics show a snapshot 📸 of the key facts behind #forests, including:
🌲 Forest carbon sequestration
🌲 Conditions of forest #ecosystems
🌲 Calls for urgent protective measures
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@EU_ENV @EUClimateAction @UNBiodiversity
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/SfEP/status/1640273113500753921
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ A free service providing quality environmental research for evidence-based policy.
🔎👩🔬🌱 Views here do not necessarily represent the European Commission.
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