environment

Urban pollution continues to be a major environmental threat to health in the EU, warns a report published today by…

"As citizens we can all relate to circularity. Recycling paper, glass and plastic has become a daily habit for many…

In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply…

In her opening remarks, Jessika Roswall from Sweden outlined her action plan as Commissioner-designate, including her commitment to "stay the course"…

UNECE has released updated Guidelines for the Application of Environmental Indicators, a tool designed to enhance environmental monitoring and support sound…

Spending allocation on climate projects could be overestimated by €34.5 billion. Not all measures tagged as ‘green’ were confirmed as…

Delivering a message on behalf of all five UN Regional Commissions regarding climate action, Ms. Molcean stressed that all regions…

Conference organised by the EESC’s Consumers and Environment Category 03/07/2024 This page is also available...

In a ground-breaking decision, Parties to the UNECE Convention on Long-range Transboundary Air Pollution agreed to revise the Protocol to…

According to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), this legislation is a cornerstone in enhancing the EU's capabilities…

In its aim to improve methods and tools for this assessment, CCE provided new region-wide applications of the empirical critical…

Iraq's Ministry of Water Resources of Iraq hosted the 4th International Baghdad Water Conference, highlighting the importance of transboundary water…

As transport has accounted for the majority of fossil fuel use for decades, the G7 transport ministers affirmed their intent…

From 15 to 17 April, Commissioner Sinkevičius is travelling first to Cyprus and then to Greece to discuss key environmental files and…

UNECE: How can sustainability standards transform the raw materials sector in a changing world +++ UNEA: Global Resources Outlook 2024 - UNEP…

SUPPLY CHAINS: S&D Group: EU member states block historic opportunity to set binding rules obliging companies to behave responsibly +++ EU-Abgeordneter…

REACH: ECHA checked over 20 % of REACH registration dossiers for compliance +++ ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES: Environmental crimes: MEPs adopt extended…

REPROTOXIC SUBSTANCES:Protecting workers against lead and diisocyanates: EU Council signs off on new limit values+++UNEA:Environment: UN and EU presidency share…

UNECE: Executive Secretary to highlight global relevance of UNECE Multilateral Environmental Agreements at UN Environment Assembly +++ UN Environment Assembly:…

UNEA: Start of the UN Environment Assembly 2024 +++ UN Environment Assembly opens at critical time for the planet +++…

PLASTICS: Less than one-fifth of EU plastic was recycled in 2019, but 2025 targets can be still reached +++ GREEN…

AIR POLLUTION: EU Commission welcomes provisional agreement for cleaner air in the EU +++ Air quality: EU Council background on…

RAW MATERIALS: EU and Rwanda sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Sustainable Raw Materials Value Chains +++ CHEMICAL POLLUTION: EEB:…

MARITIME SAFETY: EU Commission welcomes provisional agreement on tackling ship-source pollution to help make European seas cleaner +++ NOAA Presentations…

MARITIME SAFETY: Maritime safety: Council and Parliament strike a deal to ensure cleaner shipping in the EU +++ Maritime safety:…

COMPETITIVENESS: EU Commission monitors strengths and challenges of EU's competitiveness +++ CIRCULAR ECONOMY: Textiles and food waste reduction: New EU…

MARITIME SAFETY: Maritime safety: EU Council and Parliament strike a deal for more efficient accident investigations in maritime transport +++…

BIOSAFETY: UNECE: Advancing transparency, the rule of law and public participation regarding living modified organisms and genetically modified organisms +++…

ECHA consults on recommending five substances for REACH authorisation +++ SUPPLY CHAINS: The Global Supply Chain Forum 2024 - UNCTAD…

MERCURY:Mercury: EU Council and Parliament strike a deal to completely phase out mercury in the EU +++ Mercury: EU Parliament…

Amongst the adopted changes are provisions that limit shore landings for tourists, a restriction on how many passengers are permitted…

GENOMIC TECHNIQUES: New Genomic Techniques: MEPs back rules to support green transition of farmers +++ Europa-SPD: Entscheidung gegen Verbraucherschutz, Risikovorsorge…

NET-ZERO INDUSTRY ACT: EU Council and Parliament strike a deal to boost EU’s green industry +++ EU Parliament background on…

In its regular package of infringement decisions, the European Commission pursues legal action against Member States for failing to comply…

NEW GMOS: Die Grünen/EFA: Neue Gentechnik droht für Ökobranche zum Desaster zu werden +++ WASTEWATER: Florence School of Regulation: Towards a green,…

GMO: New plant breeding techniques to boost resilience of food system +++ RIGHT TO REPAIR: EU Commission welcomes political agreement on…

RIGHT TO REPAIR: Circular economy: EU Council and Parliament strike provisional deal on the right to repair directive+++EU Parliament on…

PLASTICS: Judgment of the General Court in case T-745/20 +++ Health scientists show why delaying action to cut air pollution…

ECHA sets out strategic goals for next five years +++ ECHA launches new chemicals database +++ MERCURY: EU Council ready…

URBAN WASTEWATER: EU Council background concerning the deal on new rules for more efficient treatment and monitoring +++ EU Parliament…

GMOS: EU Commission authorises and renews GMOs for food and animal feed +++ EUROPEAN HEALTH UNION: EU Commission report finds…

CBRN: EU funds rescEU detection and surveillance teams with €70 million to boost preparedness to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear…

ECONOMIC SECURITY: EU Commission proposes new initiatives to strengthen economic security +++ EU Commission Memo on European Economic Security +++ Statement…

DRINKING WATER: Drinking water to become safer thanks to new EU-wide hygiene standards for materials and products in contact with…

Fertilisers’ labelling: EU Council on the provisional deal to make fertilisers’ labelling, clearer, simpler and more digital +++ EU Parliament…

GENOMIC TECHNIQUES: Meeting of the EP Committee on Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) +++ CIRCULAR ECONOMY: Agrarkunststoffe: Branche…

ESG RISKS: The EBA consults on Guidelines on the management of ESG risks +++ ARSENIC: Inorganic arsenic in food –…

GREENWASHING: MEPs adopt new law banning greenwashing and misleading product information +++ „Greenwashing verbieten, Produkt-Haltbarkeit verlängern“ - Europa-SPD zur Stärkung…

ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL: Adaptation to climate risks, a just transition and the circular economy are at the heart of discussions between…

GREENWASHING: Better product labelling and banning greenwashing: press briefing with lead MEP +++ Stopping greenwashing: how the EU regulates green…