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DG-ENV releases 2020-2025 Green City Accord baseline report
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (108+ words) The updated baseline report, featuring the latest data on environmental progress from Green City Accord signatory cities, is now available. The updated report on the progress of the Green City Accord signatories is now available to the public. The report…...
Commission future-proofs Natura 2000 against climate change
1+ week, 3+ day ago (469+ words) The European Commission adopted new guidance on Wednesday (25 March) to help Member States adapt the Natura 2000 network of protected natural sites to the growing pressures of climate change. The document clarifies how the provisions of the Birds and Habitats Directives…...
Stay green, shine bright: how the EU Ecolabel is reimagining the hospitality business
1+ week, 3+ day ago (454+ words) Stay green, shine bright: how the EU Ecolabel is reimagining the hospitality business'environment.ec.europa.eu Stay green, shine bright: how the EU Ecolabel is reimagining the hospitality business How can hotels and campsites attract eco-conscious travellers, cut utility bills,…...
Global conference on protecting migratory species kicks off in Brazil
1+ week, 5+ day ago (620+ words) The meeting aims to outline an ambitious set of actions to address the current global biodiversity crisis. The 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (CMS CoP15) to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals starts today…...
Water resilience is key to our health, security & prosperity
2+ week, 1+ day ago (469+ words) Statement by Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy, ahead of World Water Day, 22 March 2026. Water is at the heart of all things. It gives life to people and communities, it is the foundation of…...
Commission launches call for evidence on water legislation
2+ week, 4+ day ago (488+ words) The aim is to boost circularity and access to critical raw materials in the EU, while protecting the environment and human health. The European Commission launched a'four-week'call for evidence today (17 March) to support a review and targeted revision of the…...
Commission and UNEP recommit to environmental cooperation
2+ week, 5+ day ago (560+ words) The European Commission and the United Nations reiterated their support for global environmental multilateralism at a meeting today (16 March). The meeting highlighted the crucial significance of advancing collaborative efforts between the UNEP and the Commission, particularly in the areas of…...
Progress made on biodiversity, but swifter action needed
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (674+ words) The new biodiversity review finds that the EU is on track to achieve 17 of its 45 targets, despite a need to pick up the pace. The EU is making significant progress towards its global biodiversity targets, according to a new report,…...
New global science highlights business risks from nature loss
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (588+ words) The assessment underscores the central role of companies, investors and financial institutions in closing the global nature finance gap. A major new international assessment endorsed this week by over 150 governments warns that nature loss is becoming a systemic risk for…...
New EU rules to stop destruction of unsold clothes and shoes
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (470+ words) The Delegated and Implementing Acts will support businesses in complying with new requirements. The European Commission today (Feb 9) adopted new measures under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories and footwear....