Virginijus Sinkevičius @VSinkevicius@respublicae.eu
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ @EU_Commission Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries
Joined Apr 2022
The biodiversity crisis can’t be solved unless we take legally binding actions!
This is why we put forward our 1st proposal for an 🇪🇺 Nature Restoration Law.
Likewise, we are putting all efforts for an ambitious 🌍 agreement for biodiversity at #COP15.
https://maltabusinessweekly.com/accelerating-climate-change-exacerbates-the-problem/19954/
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Freshwater 💧 resources are scarce and increasingly under pressure in Europe.
Today we issue new guidelines for safe water reuse in agriculture to help us use wisely this very precious resource ⤵️
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/mex_22_4842
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1554785731683524613
Excellent progress!
We want #Ukraine 🇺🇦 to have all information & support to be able to apply to our 🇪🇺 @LIFEprogramme funding #EULife22!
190 potential applicants & those interested in implementing #LIFEprojects, discussed with us the steps forward!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1554764212425089029
🟢 Just out! 🐛
Healthy soils are crucial for our food security, our ecosystems and to help us halt the climate crisis.
Participate in our brand new public survey dedicated to the preparation of our proposal for an 🇪🇺 EU Soil Health Law ⤵️
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/e%20n/mex_22_4824
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RT @vonderleyen: 🇺🇦 We have disbursed an additional €500 million in macro-financial assistance to Ukraine.
Another €500 million will follow tomorrow.
This €1 billion will help Ukraine address its immediate financial needs and strengthen the country in a crucial phase.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1554054153789476865
RT @JosepBorrellF: Appalled by reports of Russia killing dozens of Ukrainian POWs, who surrendered, were registered by @ICRC & were in Russia’s legal protection under intl humanitarian law
EU condemns in the strongest possible terms atrocities committed by Russia https://www.eeas.europa.eu/eeas/ukraine-statement-high-representative-josep-borrell-latest-russian-atrocities_en
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1553505180158681090
Today we mark an alarming date.
Earth Overshoot Day.
It means humanity has used all the biological resources that 🌍 regenerates for 2022.
Restoration and protection are our solutions to give back to our only Home.
https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/en/ip_22_3746
#OvershootDay #EarthOvershootDay
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RT @TWMCLtd: 19 hours after signing the agreement on releasing grain from #Ukraine's ports, #Russia has fired missiles on #Odesa's port.
A new degree of cynicism, even for Putin.
#RussiaIsATerroristState
#Odessa #SaveUkraine #StopRussia
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We have concrete 🇪🇺 actions to make our forests resilient: through our Biodiversity Strategy & our legally-binding Nature Restoration proposal.
Yet we must also act at local level: plant resilient trees for resistant forests, create proper clearings & boost forest patrols!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1550525178303565825
We must switch to renewable energy resources.
#Putin is giving us an extra reason to act faster, in solidarity.
Now, we have a plan for a safe winter and we must accelerate our efforts for clean, war-free energy that won’t keep compromising the future of our planet.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1549721659975897088
RT @vonderleyen: Russia is using gas as a weapon.
We have to address our energy security at EU level.
We learnt from the pandemic that if we act in unity, we can address any crisis.
So let's act together to reduce gas use and provide a safety net for all EU countries. https://nitter.eu/i/broadcasts/1BRJjnZLymjJw
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1549702065898889219
We just witnessed #Heatwave2022 across 🇪🇺 that jointly with droughts fuel #wildfires 🔥
@EU_ScienceHub says half of Europe is at risk of droughts ‼️
We learn the hard way that we must prepare better & protect our forests & soils to stop living these nightmares each summer!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1549644428926754816
It’s time to untap the real potential of aquaculture in the EU to move towards low carbon diets and increase our self sufficiency of fish and seafood.
Now, all Member States must benefit from our 🇪🇺 guidelines and translate them into national strategies!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1549050678135652352
Every hour forests equal to 1700 football fields are destroyed in the world.
I cannot stress enough the urgency of successful negotiations for an ambitious 🇪🇺 legislation to fight global deforestation.
Let’s move it forward @EUCouncil, @EU2022_CZ & @europarl_en!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1549048684951638017
RT @KiraTaylor15: Amid heatwaves and food security concerns, I spoke to @VSinkevicius about the EU's new nature restoration law and the crucial role that healthy ecosystems play in food production
https://www.euractiv.com/section/energy-environment/interview/eu-environment-chief-healthy-ecosystems-key-to-food-security-as-climate-heats-up/
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1549035829309235200
I visited the 🇱🇹 electricity transmission system operator #Litgrid.
With 🇪🇺 financial support & coordination, #Baltic countries can advance quickly & synchronise their electricity systems.
This is the way to reduce vulnerabilities & dependencies & boost energy security!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1548989280374104065
First meeting with 🇫🇷 @HerveBerville, Secretary of State for the Sea.
Very good to see our priorities aligned for a resilient fisheries sector & a healthy ocean!
We will be working closely to empower our fishermen in 🇪🇺 & protect the high seas 🌍
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1548981738512289792
Great step for Ireland 🇮🇪 in the development of its new Forest Strategy! It will help its forests become more biodiverse & resilient.
We will support you & farmers who want to contribute to the country’s afforestation goals!
Looking forward to see the Strategy @pippa_hackett!
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1548958360074076160
RT @vonderleyen: Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine continues unabated.
Therefore we propose today to tighten our hard-hitting EU sanctions against the Kremlin, enforce them more effectively and extend them until January 2023.
Moscow must continue to pay a high price for its aggression.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1547931393044320257
A 🌍 domino effect.
@WMO says that the heatwave in Europe will trap atmospheric pollutants, causing air quality to degrade, especially in towns and cities, directly impacting our health.
Our #EUGreenDeal actions are the only way to exit this spiral.
🐦🔗: https://nitter.eu/VSinkevicius/status/1547896756817432579
Unofficial automated mirror. No copyright asserted. ∎ @EU_Commission Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries
Joined Apr 2022
