Virginijus Sinkevičius @VSinkevicius@respublicae.eu

RT @vonderleyen: Ukrainians are fighting bravely for their future. They are also fighting for our common values.

The EU has been at their side since day 1 of Russia’s war.

We will help rebuild Ukraine as a free, modern country on its path to the EU.

The EU’s support to 🇺🇦 ↓
#SOTEU

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Ecuador 🇪🇨 is stepping up efforts to fight illegal fishing.

A very good discussion today with Minister @pradojj.

We hope that Ecuador will accept our invitation to join the High Ambition Coalition on the protection of the high seas, helping us shape the future agreement.

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"It’s worth remembering that it is often the small steps, not the giant leaps, that bring about the most lasting change."

Her Majesty.

She defined leadership.

The world closes today a big chapter of its History.

Queen Elizabeth, you will be missed by millions.

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There is no bad time for good reforms.

Ukraine, while fighting Russian invaders, keeps the pace of changes and puts forward reform of forest sector.

At the time of war, positive social, economic and green changes are indispensable.

Good job, @RuslanStrilets

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What can we do better in our 🇪🇺 countries?

🐛 complete #Natura2000 site designation process

💧faster progress for good status of water bodies

♻️ actions to improve recyclability

☁️ better monitoring & application of rules for clean air

🌍 intensify climate adaptation efforts

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Today we present our 🇪🇺 Environmental Implementation Review.

With droughts, floods & wildfires intensifying in Europe, applying our policies is the only way forward.

All info about our 🇪🇺 countries performance 👉🏼 https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_5367

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How well do we apply our 🇪🇺 environmental laws in our 27 Member States ?

What can we improve to make our countries healthier and more resilient?

Join me 🟢 LIVE at ⌚️ 13:00 CET to learn more about the current state of play ⤵️

https://audiovisual.ec.europa.eu/en/ebs/1/20220908

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A picture is worth 1000 words.

Europe is facing intense droughts that are only getting worse each year.

This is why we must invest in Nature restoration & halt deforestation.

Let’s put our 🇪🇺 proposals into action without delay.

It’s our best chance to beat this crisis.

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Forest fires, droughts, & floods are now a reality all over Europe.

Had the chance to meet Minister-President of 🇩🇪 State, Rheinland-Pfalz, Ms Dreyer & Ministers.

Securing our economy means restoring our Nature.

This is our only way to protect ourselves & tackle the 🌍 crisis.

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EU 🇪🇺 funded projects travel far!

I was very happy to see one that protects hornbill birds in the Royal Belum rainforest.

Looking forward to establish even more such partnerships 🇪🇺🇲🇾 in the years to come!

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Malaysia 🇲🇾 is taking green steps forward & business has a defining role to make real difference.

By changing our supply chains, ensuring they are deforestation-free & switching to clean energy.

Important to keep working closely together to deliver.

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Today I visited one of the 🌍 oldest & most biodiverse rainforests - the Royal Belum! 🇲🇾

The impressive efforts by the wildlife anti-poaching patrol unit & NGOs have led to better protection of threatened tiger 🐅 populations!

An example to be picked up globally!

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Met with civil society representatives this evening to listen to their views on how to protect & restore biodiversity in Malaysia & discuss steps forward to halt deforestation.

Your knowledge & expertise can help spur action at local level & we 🇪🇺 stand ready to support you.

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A profound discussion with 🇲🇾 HRH Sultan Nazrin Shah of Perak.

Very thankful for your insights, openness & willingness to do more together to protect our planet.

We share the same values for a democratic, resilient 🌏 that will help us implement a green & just transition.

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Taking steps forward 🇪🇺🇲🇾 with Minister for Economic Affairs @Mustapa_Mohamed!

We agreed to cooperate to build a solid green partnership that will help us push forward a circular economy & synergies ahead of #COP15.

Looking forward to advance our work in the next months!

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Productive discussion with 🇲🇾 Minister of Plantation Industries @zuraida_my.

With our 🇪🇺 legislative proposal to fight 🌏 deforestation we are taking responsibility of our consumption.

It will help us advance 🇪🇺🇲🇾 fast by jointly establishing deforestation-free supply chains.

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Good morning from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia! 🇲🇾

I’m here to meet His Royal Highness, Ministers, businesses, NGOs & smallholders of sustainable palm oil plantations to discuss some of the hottest topics in our agenda👇🏽

Fighting 🌏 deforestation 🌴
Preparing for #COP15

#EUGreenDeal

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In support of Indonesia’s 🇮🇩 “Forestry & Other Land Use (FOLU) NET SINK 2030” Operational Plan, we 🇪🇺🇮🇩 wish to intensify cooperation to halt forest & biodiversity loss & achieve our climate ambition.

We will be following up at technical level to foster our work!

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The Republic of Korea 🇰🇷 & Europe 🇪🇺 have so much to gain by preventing & fighting plastic pollution through the Global Plastics Agreement & by switching to a more circular economy.

Wonderful meeting Minister Han & looking forward to see 🇰🇷 solid position at #COP15!

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A great pleasure to meet our strategic partner 🇦🇺 @tanya_plibersek!

Ahead of #COP15 we need resource mobilisation from private actors & financial institutions to strike an ambitious deal in Montreal.

The road won’t be easy but I am counting on your leadership!

🇪🇺🤝🇦🇺

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