EU Commission registers two Citizens’ Initiatives to protect biodiversity and ecosystems
The European Commission has registered two European Citizens’ Initiatives seeking stronger EU action for nature protection. One initiative calls for…
PIK: Earth’s vital signs deteriorate, but science points to paths for a livable future
Twenty two of the planet’s thirty four vital signs are at record levels, with many of them continuing to trend…
EEA report highlights need to reverse pollinator decline in Europe
Wild pollinators are crucial for our food production and ecosystems, yet they are under threat. To tackle the causes of…
EEA: Health and environment impact of air pollution remains high across Europe
Nearly 240,000 deaths annually in the European Union are linked to exposure to fine particulate matter, a major air pollutant,…
Nature Restoration Regulation to enter into force to restore degraded ecosystems
The regulation sets binding targets to restore degraded ecosystems, particularly those with the most potential to capture and store carbon…
NextGenerationEU: EU Commission receives Slovenia’s second payment request under the RRF
The second and the third grant instalments and the first loan instalment, which have been combined into one payment request,…
WMO: Rapid changes in cryosphere demand urgent, coordinated action
The World Meteorological Organization will elevate the cryosphere to one of its top priorities, calling for more coordinated observations and…
Switzerland: Researchers from Dübendorf develop sustainable sensors to collect environmental data
Dübendorf, St. Gallen und Thun, 18 April 2023 Their task is to monitor the condition...
EU Commission consults on additional criteria defining sustainable activities
Brussels, 11 April 2023 The Commission has launched a four-week feedback period, open until 3...
UN report: Sustained damage from air pollution threats Europe and North America
Geneva, 16 December 2022 A new report on the effectiveness of international cooperation on cleaner air in...
EU at COP15: Reaching global agreement for nature preservation
Brussels, 7 December 2022 Today starts the United Nations Biodiversity Conference COP15 meeting in Montréal....
EU Commission proposes new amendment to measure nature restoration
Brussels, 11 July 2022 Today, the European Commission has proposed an amendment to the Regulation...
Measuring the merits: New EU report on ecosystem services
25 JUNE 2021 Ecosystems contribute essential services to the economy and society. Today a new...