Virginijus Sinkevičius @VSinkevicius@respublicae.eu
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ @EU_Commission Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries
Joined Apr 2022
RT @EU_ENV: The impact of #ClimateChange on water has never been more visible in Europe while water challenges related to energy production remain high
Follow our #CoP27 side event on the water-energy nexus on 16/11 at 13.30 CET with 🇪🇺 @VSinkevicius & @EU_ENV Director General @florikafink
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Intense work & preparations for #COP15 by @UNBiodiversity & Executive Secretary @mremae.
We continue supporting you in this final stretch before we gather in Montreal next month.
From our side, we’re actively reaching out to all relevant partners to land a just deal #ForNature.
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#Ukraine is the living example of what it means to be resilient.
Yet its environment suffers from damages that will scar many generations to come.
We want to help Ukraine heal at all levels: we proposed help of up to EUR 18 billion.
Our solidarity remains unshakable.
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Italy 🇮🇹 has always been supporting our stance for an ambitious #COP15.
At my first meeting with its new Minister @GPichetto, I asked for an even stronger collaboration that will be vital to hammer down a just deal at Montreal next month.
This is our chance to make history.
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South Africa 🇿🇦 plays a major role in the #COP15 negotiations.
Ambition & resource mobilisation must go hand in hand.
Whilst we have many items open for discussion at Montreal, I believe that together @BarbaraCreecy_ we can find the right deal to restore our precious Nature.
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Joint forces for a successful #COP15
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I look at the UK as an efficient partner to move things forward especially for resource mobilisation.
Very important discussion with @theresecoffey on our work for a healthy 🌍 & also on EU-UK annual fisheries consultations.
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India 🇮🇳 is a country that has the power to cause massive positive change #ForNature due to its size, economy & richness in biodiversity.
I had a very open discussion with Minister @byadavbjp going through all possible points where we can speed up our work for #COP15.
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Jamaica 🇯🇲 is a country rich in biodiversity but also highly exposed to climate hazards.
With Minister @matthewsamuda we see eye to eye.
Jamaica will already achieve 30% terrestrial protection by 2025 & we truly count on you at #COP15 & to partner further for our oceans.
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At #COP27 to get support for #COP15
A crucial challenge: financing #ForNature.
It’s difficult to move ahead when we’re moving backwards:
Currently, for 1💲mobilised for biodiversity, 8 are spent destroying it.
We need financing from all sources & an end to harmful subsidies.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1592077352011501568
A dark day for Turkey.
My deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the #Istiqlal attack.
Our words can’t change this distressful reality but our hearts & minds are with the people of #Istanbul & all first responders.
Terror will never win. Be safe.
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Great news!
For the 1st time the EU 🇪🇺 & neighboring countries agree on joint multiannual plans in the Mediterranean!
They are based on the Common Fisheries Policy & will improve the environmental & economic sustainability in the region.
All info: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_6842
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#Kherson is Ukraine!
Its not russia’s gift. Its a result of Ukrainian dedication, its military mind and smart use of weapons.
russia proves again that this war was useless from the beginning.
Aggressors & international burglars should to be pushed to an end!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1591348157299859456
You can help us accelerate the energy transition of the EU fisheries & aquaculture sector!
Share with us your feedback to help us make the sector greener & less dependent on polluting fossil fuels!
Take part here until ⌚️ 5 December 👉🏼
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I met with the Keidanren - Japan’s largest business federation, and its Nature conservation committee.
Japanese businesses are looking at a greener future & I trust this is the best moment to continue investing massively in it.
Together 🇪🇺🤝🇯🇵
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Batteries are essential for the green transition.
Our focus is on ensuring sustainability throughout their life cycle.
Great to visit a frontrunner!
Sumitomo Electric has innovative technologies in place, integrating organic or recycled materials in batteries production.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1591048323385159683
It is truly valuable to get to hear what young people think about the future of the planet 🌏 on the other side of the world.
The students of Sophia University shared their concerns & hopes with us & I am taking them with me at #COP27 & #COP15.
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Circular economy helps us move away from dependencies & keeps precious raw materials longer in supply chains.
We can level up especially on high-impact areas: batteries, plastics, packaging & textiles.
Deepening our partnership with State Minister of Economy, Mr Nakatani.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1590887988304936961
An honor to meet our like-minded partner, Minister of Environment, Mr Akihiro Nishimura!
Your leadership is an asset for our #COP15 negotiations & it is very positive we have you by our side!
I am also optimistic for our 🇪🇺🇯🇵 circular economy future in which we are investing.
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2/3 of 🇯🇵 land is covered by forests.
Japan values highly its forests & their ecosystems.
I met with State Minister of Agriculture, Mr Takaaki Katsumata to talk about two bets we must win:
Strengthening our partnership against 🌏 deforestation & fighting illegal fishing.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1590708617569009666
Very proud of our revision of the 🇪🇺
🐘 Action Plan Against Wildlife Trafficking! 🦒
With it, we want to put an end to illegal wildlife trade, prevent & address its root causes by enforcing rules, strengthening our legal framework & our 🌍 partnerships!
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_6538
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