Virginijus Sinkevičius @VSinkevicius@respublicae.eu

Impressive visit to Costa Rica & meeting Minister Franz Tattenbach.

The country is leading the way in nature restoration efforts through protected areas, reforestation & sustainable tourism.

Looking forward to continued cooperation on GBF, BBNJ & Global Agreement on Plastics.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1655773131506581504

🇪🇺 is committed to collaborating with LAC countries to tackle global challenges.

We'll be promoting nature-based solutions & circular economies at today's meeting in 🇨🇷.

It will lay the groundwork for a stronger partnership to be signed in July.

https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/eu-latin-america-and-caribbean-step-cooperation-environment-and-climate-action-policies-2023-05-05_en

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1654540054679650304

7/7 Finally, our Nature Restoration Law will create greener cities.

For the 40% of Europeans that live in cities we want:

Clean air, cooler summers with less extreme temperatures, green spaces where children can play.

This Law will be our legacy for the next generations.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1654497621770207233

6/7 The EU led the #COP15 negotiations for a global deal of Nature.
 
We need this law to fulfil our own commitments on this landmark agreement & walk the talk, as our international credibility is at stake.
 
This starts here, at home, by restoring & protecting our ecosystems.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1654497618762842112

5/7 Nature & energy: they don’t compete, they can foster each other.
 
Deploying renewables goes hand in hand with restoration.
 
That’s why we listen to business attentively:
 
Major renewables producers support & talk publicly in favour of our proposal.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1654497615919104003

4/7 Restoring Nature doesn’t threaten food security, it futureproofs it!
 
70% of soils,1/3 of #EUPollinators & 30% of groundwater are under pressure.
 
Despite the myths,the benefits for farmers are many:
 
Fertile soils, less impacts from droughts, water retention, pollination.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1654497612261646337

3/7 Businesses support us: restoration doesn’t mean stopping economic activities!

More than 50% of global GDP depends on biodiversity.

Insurance companies have invested EUR 510 billion in companies with high dependency on ecosystem services.

Our economy is in Nature's hands.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1654497609514401796

2/7 This is our Climate Law for biodiversity.
 
There will be no climate neutrality without restored ecosystems.
 
Climate change & biodiversity loss are one: we'll either win or fail in both.
 
If we want to achieve our climate goals, there's no magic solution: we need Nature.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1654497606741946373

🧵1/5 Let’s put things straight about the Nature Restoration Law:
 
Restoration gives Nature a chance to be the vital force we need for our future & economies.
 
This law responds to science’s alarming calls, seen in @IPCC's latest report, & peoples' demands to bring Nature back.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1654497601385799683

Glad to have opened the 2023 Roadshow for EU-Brazil Circular Economy solutions!

Transitioning to a circular economy has many benefits, but requires the right ambition & framework.

Looking forward to our next stops in Sao Paolo, Fortaleza & Manaus 🌍🌱

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1654104056011317250

It is for Ukraine & its people who are victims of illegal aggression of Russia to set the parameters for the peace talks we all earnestly desire.

Having a conversation with 🇧🇷Minister Mauro Vieira today was crucial in that context.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1653587597157965824

Observing @MarinaSilva unwavering dedication to the environment is truly encouraging.

Through collective efforts, we can make considerable advancements to our 🌍.

That's why we are working towards strengthening 🇪🇺-🇧🇷Environment Dialogue.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1653508896198098947

RT @JosepBorrellF: The UN General Assembly adopted resolution on @UN / Council of Europe @coe cooperation by 122 votes, including key G20 partners such as China, Brazil, India and Indonesia

We welcome resolution, which clearly qualifies war against Ukraine as “aggression by the Russian Federation”

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1653438845050925057

Embarking on my second visit to Brazil with a productive meeting with 🇧🇷 VP @geraldoalckmin.

We discussed the pressing need to combat climate change and advance sustainable development.

Thrilled to see the vast opportunities for EU-Brazil synergies in this critical area. 🤝🌍

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1653430324083187715

Europe’s next crisis: the water crisis.

It’s April & many 🇪🇺 countries are already on alarmingly low 💧 levels.

All over Europe.

This is why adopting our proposals, especially on Nature restoration & tabling EU’s 1st Soil Health Law is crucial!

https://www.politico.eu/article/europe-next-crisis-water-drought-climate-change/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=alert&utm_campaign=Europe%27s%20next%20crisis%3A%20Water&utm_source=POLITICO.EU&utm_campaign=2f12067d0b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2023_04_28_07_30&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_10959edeb5-2f12067d0b-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1651864624419962880

Happy I met @EP_Fisheries for a thorough exchange.

It’s our chance to advance together & with full support for our fishers on all fronts of our Fisheries & Oceans package:

Energy transition, protection of marine ecosystems & the #CFP implementation.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1651517744683048961

Congratulations to Member States who
voted ✅ for @EU_Commission proposal on the restriction of intentionally added microplastics to products we use daily like detergents & cosmetics!

👉🏼 They account for 🇪🇺 42 000 tons/year

👉🏼 Over 20 years, it would prevent 500,000 tons

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1651308618212409346

Doñana is important for Spain & the EU.
I met with @RamonFPM, @Teresaribera, @ManfredWeber, @IratxeGarper & @DolorsMM to listen to all parties.
My message is the same: @EU_Commission acts as impartial guardian of the Treaty & the implementation of 🇪🇺 Court’s ruling is a priority.

🐦🔗: https://n.respublicae.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1651265090539208705

Scientific evidence shows that pharmaceuticals are present in our environment.

If they enter the water cycle or the food chain they also affect our health directly.

We propose the way forward for pharmaceuticals that truly heal us without harming Nature

https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_23_1843

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