Virginijus Sinkevičius @VSinkevicius@respublicae.eu

Letting waste pollute the environment, end up in illegal dumpsites or in our oceans is unacceptable and a real loss of resources.

I am looking forward to progress swiftly with our waste shipment legal proposal @europarl_en and @EUCouncil under the @sweden2023eu Presidency.

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Success at #COP15 in Montreal was absolutely not guaranteed in advance.

I want to thank the @europarl_en Delegation for its support throughout the process.

Our efforts don’t stop here: we must ensure its implementation is equally historic to solve the multiple planetary crises.

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The 2023 @wef 🌍 Global Risks Report places natural disasters, climate change, biodiversity loss & the natural resource crises on top of the list for the short & long-term.

In Davos we’ll talk about implementable, circular solutions as time is pressing.

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/these-are-the-biggest-risks-facing-the-world-global-risks-2023/

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The Russian peace.

#Ukraine #Dnipro

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RT @Podolyak_M: Russia at the UN today: "we came to Ukraine not to kill, not to ruin and not to destroy Ukrainian statehood. We're bringing only the Russian peace"…
Russia in the morning of Jan 14: a new heavy missile attack on Ukraine with the intention of killing as many civilians as possible

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RT @vonderleyen: Dear @SwedishPM, you have made Ukraine the 1st priority of your presidency.
Russia’s imperial war also showed that we need to take greater responsibility for our collective security.

So I welcome your ambition to strengthen EU security & defence policy ↓ https://n.respublicae.eu/i/broadcasts/1mnGeRkReZYJX

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13 January 1991 🇱🇹

That night unarmed Lithuanians stood against Soviet tanks to defend their freedom.

14 of them lost their lives & more than 700 were injured.

We owe our freedom to them.

We now stand united for #Ukraine’s victory!

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New revised 🇪🇺 rules for drinking 💧

Europeans can be confident that the quality of their drinking water is of the highest standards.

We tackle dangerous chemicals & microplastics that end up in it:

More tap water & less plastic in our lives.

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_23_162

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Protecting our oceans & their ecosystems cannot be truly achieved if we don’t protect the #Arctic.

I will be at the #EUArcticForum and Indigenous Peoples’ Dialogue in Nuuk, Greenland 🇬🇱 on 8-9 February to take fresh action to secure its future.

Join me:
https://www.euarcticforum23.eu

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The amount of excess heat 🌡️ buried in our oceans reached a record high in 2022, scientists report.

Implementing the #COP15 deal means protecting 30% of our oceans.

Now the next step is to conclude our #BBNJ agreement to protect the high seas.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/01/11/ocean-heat-climate-change/

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Our most ambitious EU legislation to date to fight 🌍 deforestation sets a global benchmark.

It inspires & gives fresh impetus to similar US plans.

Hoping it will catalyse action & mobilise more governments worldwide.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/05/eu-ban-on-deforestation-linked-goods-sets-benchmark-say-us-lawmakers

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Global pollinator losses are a direct threat to our health.

500,000 people each year lose their lives early as reduced yields of healthy foods lead to diseases.

Europe is changing its agricultural approach but we need a worldwide shift to reverse this.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/09/global-pollinator-losses-causing-500000-early-deaths-a-year-study?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

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🔴 The warmest January day ever was already recorded in 7 🇪🇺 countries:

🇨🇿🇩🇰🇵🇱🇳🇱🇱🇻🇱🇹

There’s no magic solution, but implementing our policies in all Member States, and actually making this a matter of top priority in 2023 because time is running short.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/01/02/record-warm-new-year-europe/

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The world & Europe expects Brazil to lead strong action to protect & stop #Amazon’s deforestation.

We look forward to work closer than ever with @LulaOficial & @MarinaSilva towards this endeavor.

Congratulations on making it a top priority. It truly is!

https://www.politico.eu/article/luiz-inacio-lula-da-silva-amazon-team-save-rainforest/amp/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication

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RT @vonderleyen: In the 1st call of the new year with President @ZelenskyyUa, I conveyed my wholehearted support and best wishes for 2023 to the Ukrainian people. 

The EU stands by you, for as long as it takes.

We support your heroic struggle.
A fight for freedom and against brutal aggression.

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Perseverance.

This is what 2022 taught us.

To insist, believe in and pursue our goals despite the challenges in our way.

We rolled out meaningful actions to protect & restore Europe & our planet 🌍

Let’s be strong & deliver even more in 2023.

A happy #NewYear to all!

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More attacks, more pain and terror.
Whilst our world cries for peace.

Right before we welcome 2023, we must not forget the people of #Ukraine.

We must win this war, and bring peace back to all children who live in fear for almost a year now.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-64114784

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We need more light and peace around the world.

Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a wonderful holiday with your loved ones.

And here’s a shiny treat from my hometown Vilnius!

Happy holidays 💫

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