Virginijus Sinkevičius @VSinkevicius@respublicae.eu
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ @EU_Commission Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries
Joined Apr 2022
Plastic is ubiquitous, but so is our determination to combat plastic pollution.
A good discussion with 🇯🇵 biz, scientists & civil society on how we cooperate towards responsible plastic production and waste management.
Let’s show our commitment at #INC2 meeting in May. ♻️🌍
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🌍@G7 is taking action towards protecting our planet!
I’m happy about a strong commitment to #circulareconomy & #GBF, and a new #G7 target to bring down plastic pollution to zero by 2040.
Our message to 🇺🇦: we will rebuild you greener & more resilient.
https://www.env.go.jp/content/000127536.pdf
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Excellent meeting with @JohnKerry at @G7.
Our conversation was centred on the next steps for our ocean protection & pressing issues such as circular economy and deforestation.
I am optimistic that the joint efforts of 🇪🇺&🇺🇸 will make a real impact.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1647234525641183233
Ahead of the @g20org Summit I had a great exchange with 🇮🇳Minister of Environment @byadavbjp.
We discussed the urgent need to address the global plastic pollution & swift, efficient & effective implementation of Global Biodiversity Framework.
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Ensuring a sustainable future requires prioritizing biodiversity.
The @G7 Alliance on Nature Positive Economies is an important step in the right direction to work with business towards engaging & investing in nature positive practices.
Let’s deliver a truly green transition!
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The world is facing a triple global crisis, and @G7 leaders are coming today to find solutions.
To ensure a resource-efficient future, we must halt deforestation, address unsustainable consumption & production, and harness circular economy.
The future is in our hands.
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Had a productive discussion with 🇯🇵Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Shinichi Nakatani, where we focused on batteries, product design & optimizing supply chains to minimize waste.
Looking forward to foster enhanced collaboration and convergence in these crucial areas🤝
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Back in 🇯🇵!
Excited for a stopover in #Tokyo before #G7 to discuss with Japanese businesses how we can collaborate towards sustainable mobility.
As 🔋demand continues to soar, we must leverage circular economy to drive progress.
Let's build on our shared vision with Japan!
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Why are healthy soils so important?
Among other reasons: they are the biggest carbon sinks on Earth.
Severe droughts caused by climate change alter the soil’s balance & ability to absorb carbon.
Our 🇪🇺 Soil Health Law will tackle this vicious circle.
https://www.earth.com/news/droughts-are-disrupting-earths-largest-carbon-storage-source/
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Major step that the US 🇺🇸 has just ratified the @wto fisheries subsidies agreement a few days before @G7!
It’s paramount that all Members join, so we can fight harmful fisheries subsidies, which lead to the depletion of the world’s fish stocks.
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I'm delighted to be attending today's @ClimateChair Annual Conference.
It's encouraging to see that renewable energy development & protecting the environment can go hand in hand.
We do it right by embracing renewables while safeguarding nature & advancing social inclusion.
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A new record high and certainly not a good one:
This map shows our oceans surface temperature is headed off charts.
Scientists confirm that this April it reached its peak.
Our restorative actions for our ecosystems will define humanity’s trajectory.
🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1645312278936408064
If you wonder about how we help protect & reverse the decline of #EUPollinators you can find all info in our factsheet.
Among others we’ve got 🇪🇺 actions:
🐝 New Deal for Pollinators
🌾 #EUFarm2Fork Strategy
🌿 #EUBiodiversity Strategy
🏞️ Proposal for Nature Restoration Law
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A Europe without #EUPollinators is a Europe without food.
More than 1.000.000 Europeans have asked us to act.
With this huge support, we ask @europarl_en & @EUCouncil to find swift & ambitious agreements on all proposals to help pollinators bounce back!
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_2084
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Our seas & coasts play a decisive part for our future.
Good monitoring data is necessary to understand our impact on them & assess the effectiveness of our measures.
Our new report on national monitoring programmes shows progress & room for improvement: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/EN/mex_23_2125
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It’s clear: droughts already have big impacts in our lives & economy.
In Lake Garda, 🇮🇹 largest lake, the water level is only half of what it normally is.
Restoring our Nature & soils is a matter of urgency not just for the South but for the entire EU.
https://amp.dw.com/en/how-europes-droughts-are-affecting-tourism/a-65208650
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Very constructive exchange with 🇫🇷 fisheries representatives & Minister @HerveBerville.
Protecting ecosystems & making fisheries more resilient is our common goal and we've made good progress already.
But our joint efforts must continue & I look forward to further dialogue.
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At the @Ambrosetti_ Forum I talked with business leaders about the massive investment opportunities a Nature positive economy gives us: organic farming, sustainable forestry, ecotourism, green infrastructure in urban projects.
Good to see them on board!
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Impressed by Bosco Verticale - the vertical Forest buildings 🌳 in Milan 🇮🇹 I visited earlier today with their creator Stefano Boeri.
Bringing Nature back in our cities means cleaner air, fresher homes in the summer & places we truly want to live in!
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Milan 🇮🇹 is becoming an #EUGreenDeal leader & has a strong vision to fight pollution & green up the city.
Truly wonderful to continue supporting the efforts of Mayor @BeppeSala.
Building thriving cities for all Europeans is at heart of all our work.
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Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ @EU_Commission Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries
Joined Apr 2022
