Virginijus Sinkevičius @VSinkevicius@respublicae.eu
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ @EU_Commission Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries
Joined Apr 2022
Europeans ask for a healthy Nature, economy & society.
We can deliver it through our upcoming Nature Restoration Law!
I count on all Ministers of Agriculture & Fisheries to allocate #MFF funding & make the best use of all available resources under #CAP & #CFP.
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We must help our 🇪🇺 fishing fleet get rid of its high dependency on fossil fuels.
The @EU_Commission is working on an initiative for a strategy to power the sector with clean & renewable sources.
Very good to discuss it today at #AGRIFISH so we can move it forward!
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All hands on deck for #COP15!
People & communities from 22 🌍 countries have already joined the new @EU_Commission & @eu_eeas #ForOurPlanet campaign with local actions to beat the planetary crisis.
We have a historic chance in a few weeks’ time.
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Healthy & resilient forests are our shared responsibility.
We work closely with all 🇪🇺 countries to deliver the #EUForests Strategy for 2030 & we are thankful for all achievements so far!
Coming up next: Our legislative proposal on forest monitoring for Q2 in 2023.
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Important week ahead ⤵️
✔️ #AGRIFISH @EUCouncil
✔️ @europarl_en Plenary
✔️ #EUGreenDeal visits to: Finland 🇫🇮 Moldova 🇲🇩 & Vietnam 🇻🇳 to boost our work on circular economy & our partnerships to protect & restore biodiversity
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At #COP27, we kept the goal of 1.5C.
But leaders didn’t reach a commitment for 🌍 major emitters to phase down fossil fuels, or new commitments on climate mitigation.
A wakeup call to put all efforts for a successful #COP15!
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/statement_22_7043
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The #ParisAgreement architects said it loud & clear:
”There is no way to limit global warming to 1.5 C without taking action to protect and restore Nature”
This is why it’s so important to strike an ambitious deal at #COP15.
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𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬.
No technology or innovation can replace Her.
From #COP27 look at #COP15 the way we should: as its natural continuation.
Next month we have a historic opportunity.
Let’s use it.
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Türkiye 🇹🇷 is crucial for the green transition of the Mediterranean & Black Sea regions.
I am happy that with Minister @murat_kurum I had the chance to discuss #COP15 & the country’s role in protecting & restoring ecosystems in the region & globally.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1592928689687171073
In 3 weeks Canada 🇨🇦 will host #COP15.
We advance on all fronts with Minister @s_guilbeault, aiming to close all open points as swiftly as possible.
We focus on the “10 point plan” for nature finance targeting a joint pledge with all other donors.
Optimistic we can get there!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1592922530708303873
Water💧x Energy⚡️
2.3 billion people 🌍 live in water-stressed countries.
By 2050 drought can affect more than 7️⃣5️⃣ % of the entire population.
With many of our renewables depending on it, we must invest in water re-use & efficiency & ♻️ practices to safeguard it!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1592910012921548801
With Egypt 🇪🇬 hosting #COP27 there couldn’t be a better chance to look at our most important upcoming agenda item with Minister Fouad: #COP15
Now it’s truly vital that we make a strong link between climate and biodiversity as well as raising further finance #ForNature.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1592903631530954753
The EU 🇪🇺 proudly joins the 🇺🇳 ENACT Partnership for Nature-Based Solutions today at #COP27!
Investing in them is the best thing we can do to beat the planetary crises!
🌍 leaders be it in governments or businesses:
It’s time to switch & see the benefits Nature gives us!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1592872188289249284
Did October feel a little too hot? 🌡♨️
It’s because it was!
The average temperature in Europe in Oct 2022 was the highest in history, reaching 2°C above the 1991-2020 reference period.
The urgency to stop this is getting clearer by the month.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1592805657631404033
An excellent first meeting with New Zealand’s 🇳🇿 Minister for Climate Change, @jamespeshaw, at #COP27.
We agree that nature based solutions & restoration practices are our trusted tools to fight the 🌍 crises.
On the same side for a successful #COP15!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1592789353365139456
RT @vonderleyen: NATO and G7 leaders condemn Russia’s barbaric attacks on cities and infrastructure in Ukraine.
We stand in solidarity with Poland after the explosion at its border.
As the investigation proceeds, we stay in close contact with our partners on next steps.
We stand united.
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Desertification is a crisis that keeps on growing.
130 countries 🌍 voice concern.
Our only option is deep cuts in emissions & reaching climate neutrality.
Nature restoration, such as restoring wetlands, & nature-based solutions can stop this major threat.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1592599569535471616
At 🇨🇳🇨🇦 Ministerial
🌍 population just hit 8 billion.
A reminder of our shared responsibility for our Home.
Our 🇪🇺 #COP15 mission goal is clear:
Halt & reverse biodiversity loss
Nature better off by 2030
And we must:
Mobilise financing
Stop harmful subsidies
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1592499188075757568
Costa Rica 🇨🇷, one of the most biodiverse places in the 🌎, with 500,000 species living there or 5% of the world’s biodiversity, is naturally a country we want an intensified partnership with for #COP15.
I know we can count on your active leadership Minister Tattenbach Capra!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1592490515857301504
Pioneering 🇪🇺 initiative just out!
We present 23 actions to boost the Algae sector in Europe.
This will help create a robust & sustainable industry & stronger algae farming as demand of seaweed products in EU is expected to reach EUR 9 billion in 2030.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_6899
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Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ @EU_Commission Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries
Joined Apr 2022
