Science for Environment Policy @SfEP@respublicae.eu

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: Meet our team at the Industry Track of @EUBCE:

🟢 Session IBO.1 from 9:00 to 10:00 will explore the #biobased chemicals derived from sustainable biomass.
🔵 Session IBO.2 from 11:45 to 12:45 will focus on #circular bio-based materials for industrial applications.

#EUBCE2024

[2024-05-28 08:53 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!

#WaterWiseEU

[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]

RT by @SfEP: We are at #IFAT!

🗓️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.

➡️ https://bit.ly/3OLgUSk

[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]

RT by @SfEP: In a world full of talk of the #ClimateCrisis, #biodiversity loss and environmental damage, the word bioeconomy is being used more and more.

If you're not sure what #bioeconomy is or why it matters, check out @FAO's interactive story!

👉https://bit.ly/474RPt9

[2024-05-13 09:00 UTC]

RT by @SfEP: Young leaders worldwide are setting priorities and spurring action to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

The Youth Manifesto for the #UNGA High-Level Meeting on #AMR launches on Tuesday, highlighting how to drive awareness and advocate for effective solutions.

Register and join live to hear from global experts and youth leaders: https://www.unep.org/events/unep-event/launch-youth-manifesto-unga-high-level-meeting-amr

[2024-05-14 04:47 UTC]

RT by @SfEP: ERA Talents Call for proposals is now open 📢

€40 million is available to fund around 20 projects that support career building & boost the employability of research talents in different fields 💶

Apply by 26 September 2024 🗓️

Discover more ➡️ https://europa.eu/!BbXxrY

[2024-05-14 05:52 UTC]

RT by @SfEP: 🌍🛡️Better predictions, faster warnings for when the earth shakes.

#EUfunded researchers are using AI to identify early seismic signals that can predict strong earthquakes and speed up alerts. 🚨

Learn more 👉 https://europa.eu/!R7GGgC

[2024-05-14 11:00 UTC]

RT by @SfEP: Conservation efforts have brought the saiga antelope back from the brink of #extinction, with one population increasing 1,100% to 1.3 million.
 
Learn how in the latest @IUCNRedList update

https://bit.ly/41fwRVG

[2024-05-14 07:00 UTC]