Open call for applications for members of the sub-group on “Ports as hubs for a sustainable Blue Economy” operating under the European Ports Forum
Continuously open call for applications for the selection of members of the sub-group on “Ports...
EU and UK reach agreement on fishing opportunities for the remainder of 2021
The EU and the United Kingdom concluded today the negotiations on an agreement in principle...
EU Bathing Report: A vast majority of Europe’s swimming sites offer excellent quality
The annual Bathing Water report published today shows that in 2020 almost 83% of Europe’s bathing water...
EP Study – Research for ANIT Committee: Particular welfare needs in animal transport: aquatic animals
The purpose of this study is to analyse the particular welfare needs in live animal...
EU Commission Q&A: Guidance on the application of Single-Use Plastic rules
Brussels, 31 May 2021 What is the main objective of the Single-Use Plastics (SUP) Directive...
Single-Use Plastics: Commission provides guidance for harmonised application of rules and advances on monitoring of fishing gear
Brussels, 31 May 2021 Today, the European Commission provides guidance on the EU rules on single-use plastics and adopts...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 27 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: AQUACULTURE EU Council Conclusions on a sustainable blue economy PLASTICS...
EU Council approves Conclusions on a sustainable blue economy
The Council approved today conclusions on a sustainable blue economy, which is based on four...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 21 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: COVID-19 Global leaders adopt agenda to overcome COVID-19 crisis and...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 19 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: BIODIVERSITY Trade and biodiversity: EU Commission publishes new methodology to...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 18 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: BLUE ECONOMY Investing in a sustainable blue economy: EU Commission...
Investing in a sustainable blue economy: EU Commission and European Investment Bank Group join forces
Following yesterday’s communication on Sustainable Blue Economy, the Commission and the European Investment Bank Group, composed...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 17 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: BLUE ECONOMY European Green Deal: Developing a sustainable blue economy...
EU Commission proposes a sustainable blue economy in the European Union
Brussels, 17 May 2021 Today, the European Commission is proposing a new approach for a sustainable...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 12 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ZERO POLLUTION ACTION PLAN European Green Deal: EU Commission aims...
Zero Pollution Action Plan: Remarks by EU Commission Executive VP Timmermans
Brussels, 12 May 2021 “Check against delivery”Good afternoon everyone, Commissioner Sinkevičius and I are very proud to...
Zero Pollution Action Plan: Remarks by EU Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius
Brussels, 12 May 2021 “Check against delivery”Good afternoon everyone,And thank you Executive Vice-President for showing...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 11 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY Updating the 2020 Industrial Strategy: towards a stronger...
Green Deal: EU Commission aims for zero pollution in air, water, and soil
Today, the European Commission adopted the EU Action Plan: ‘Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 10 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ECHA Is your company size declared correctly? DUAL-USE ITEMS...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 7 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: ENVIRONMENTAL DISCLOSURE Disclosure reporting: EU Commission launches call for public...
COR: Cities and regions call for a new EU Oceans Law to protect marine environment, reduce pollution and reverse biodiversity loss
The CoR points out that large parts of EU environmental legislation including the EU Marine...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 6 May 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: TRANSPARENCY EU Council adopts new rules making registration of interest...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 29 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: BIODIVERSITY MEPs approve deal to invest €5.4 billion in climate...
Empact Action plan: 1600 offences detected in a global operation against marine pollution
67 countries across the globe took part in this year’s 30 Days at Sea operation...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 28 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: SOILS MEPs call for EU common legal framework for the...
Ocean conservation: EU leads international effort to establish new Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica
Brussels, 28 April 2021 Today, Commissioner for Environment, Oceans and Fisheries Virginijus Sinkevičius hosted a ministerial meeting...
Fuels, emissions, and pollution: MEPs call for a cleaner shipping and ports
Cutting 40% in shipping emissions by 2030 Promoting alternative fuel usage Clean ports and innovative...
S&Ds: EU maritime transport sector must be more sustainable and contribute to the Green Deal
The European maritime transport sector plays a huge role in the EU’s economy. Hence, it...
OPINION on a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food system – PE662.054v02-00
OPINION on a Farm to Fork Strategy for a fair, healthy and environmentally friendly food...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 23 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: EU ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL EU Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius comment on the...
Sustainable Fisheries: EU and Greenland sign a new Partnership Agreement
On 22 April 2021, the EU and Greenland have signed a new sustainable fisheries partnership...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 22 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: EU ENVIRONMENT COUNCIL Presidency event: informal video conference of environment...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 20 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS Proposal for a COUNCIL DECISION on the position...
EEA: Europe’s marine biodiversity remains under pressure
PDF Link Published 20 Apr 2021 Last modified 20 Apr 2021 Europe’s seas are precious. Our...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 16 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: COSMETICS REGULATION EU Commission: Answer to a written question –...
59/2021 : 15 April 2021 – Judgment of the Court of Justice in Case C-733/19
Netherlands v EU Council and EU Parliament: The Court of Justice dismisses the action brought...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 9 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: AIR QUALITY EP Subject files – Air Quality in the...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 8 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: EFSA & ECDC Resistance levels still high in bacteria causing...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 1 April 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: DG ENVIRONMENT List of studies and reports available on the...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 31 March 2021
Our IEU MONITORING headlines today: CARCINOGENS & MUTAGENS EP Think Tank: Briefing – Limits on...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 30 March 2021
Our IEU Monitoring headlines today: ECHA Watch online: Poison centre notification – best practice from...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 29 March 2021
Our IEU Monitoring headlines today: UNECE UNECE: Policy shift and game-changing tech will enable a...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 26 March 2021
Our IEU Monitoring headlines today: CIRCULAR ECONOMY EP Text adopted – Own resource based on...
EuPC: SUP Directive and marine litter – an industry commitment across all sectors
The core objective of the Single-Use Plastic Directive is notoriously to tackle the issue of...
IEU Environment Monitoring for 25 March 2021
Our IEU Environment Monitoring headlines today: FOOD EU Commission Q&A on actions boosting organic production...
EU Parliament urges EU to take drastic action to reduce marine litter
Link Increase collection, recycling and upcycling in the fisheries and aquaculture sector Expanded polystyrene used...
Food safety: EU Commission proposes new rules for more transparency and independence
25 March 2021 Brussels On 27 March 2021, the Regulation on the transparency and sustainability of...
Environmental Liability: EU Commission announces guidelines on environmental damage, prevention, and remedies
25 MARCH 2021 The Commission has adopted guidelines which clarify the scope of the term...
EFSA on transparency in risk assessment: a new era begins
25/3/2021 New rules on transparency and sustainability are set to transform the way EFSA carries...