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In 2024, every person in the EU generated an average of 35.9 kg of plastic packaging waste.
And only 15.3 kg was recycled.
Packaging represents nearly half of all marine litter.
Read more about the new EU packaging rules introduced this summer:
link.europa.eu/bhfXkv
We have launched the EU Framework for Climate Resilience!
It strengthens Europe’s ability to anticipate and manage climate risks, protect people and places, and prevent avoidable damage.
Learn more 👉 link.europa.eu/k3DhMN
EU Environment retweeted
What if water savings could be rewarded?
#LIFEProject Svolta Blu is developing a voluntary “blue credits” system to encourage businesses & citizens to save & protect water resources, supporting more sustainable water management in the Vicenza area. 🇮🇹
🔗anbiveneto.it/progetti/life-…
🌱💶 New Friends of Credits for Nature and Biodiversity initiative launched at #COP17Armenia!
An informal, inclusive, government-led initiative thought to build international support for nature credits and strengthen cooperation on biodiversity finance 👉 link.europa.eu/qKd3BH
EU - UNEP renewed partnership #ForNature
Today at #COP17Armenia, 🇪🇺 Commissioner @JessikaRoswall and 🇺🇳 @UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen signed an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing mutual cooperation on environment 👉 lnkd.in/e4DD5JDP
Garden-grown veggies bring all the people and biodiversity to the yard! 🥕🐝
A new study on urban gardens near Paris found that people who grow vegetables also tend to plant more flowers, which provide more resources for pollinators and wildlife.
More 👉 link.europa.eu/cyHtg8
EU Environment retweeted
How do we turn nature restoration commitments into action?
At #COP17, the European Environment Agency and IUCN will bring together policymakers and experts to discuss how countries can move from global restoration targets to effective implementation.
EU Environment retweeted
How does noise pollution affect us? 🚗🔊
Transport noise can impact everyone, but children, older adults and people with existing health conditions may face greater health risks.
Have your say on bio-based plastics in packaging!
Your input will help us assess their environmental performance, availability, sustainability and potential to reduce our reliance on imported fossil resources.
Make your voice heard by 13 January 2027:
link.europa.eu/KqwgVD
Nature loss comes with a pretty hefty bill 💶
Invasive alien species threaten not only biodiversity, but also agriculture, forestry and fishery on which we rely for food and infrastructure.
Learn why it is important to invest in prevention 👉 link.europa.eu/3RmMVH
Today, we are launching the EU Bio-based Europe Alliance! 🌱
Over 100 stakeholders have already joined, bringing together
🔸buyers
🔸suppliers &
🔸national & regional authorities
committed to accelerating the uptake of European bio-based solutions.
👉 link.europa.eu/8WmFj4
€390 million for a greener Europe 💚 🇪🇺
We are investing in 135 new projects through the @LIFEProgramme to:
🏞️ protect biodiversity
🌍 tackle climate change
⚡️ power up Europe’s clean energy transition.
Learn more 👉 link.europa.eu/nxdw66
New extra funding for nature, innovation and competitiveness!
€500 million to #HorizonEU will fund new cross-cutting calls for project proposals on:
🌱protecting biodiversity
🇪🇺 strengthening competitiveness
🔎bringing research results to market
More👉 link.europa.eu/GvPhdn
EU Environment retweeted
Nature underpins everything we need to survive.
The world agreed to conserve 30% of land and seas and restore 30% of degraded ecosystems by 2030. But these targets are off track.
#COP17Armenia is a chance to take stock and speed up action.
What’s on the agenda: unep.org/en/news-and-stories…
EU Environment retweeted
Great news for the planet: more than €390 million for 135 new #LIFEProjects!
With the EU support, these projects will restore habitats, protect threatened species, strengthen climate‑resilience and boost energy efficiency.
Find out more: cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-even…
#LIFEProgramme
Belgium is better preparing for growing pressures on water ecosystems.
Today, in Leuven, 🇪🇺 Commissioner @JessikaRoswall and 🇧🇪 authorities signed a joint statement on strengthening water resilience in Belgium.
Learn more 👉 link.europa.eu/cBdRwY
#WaterWiseEU
EU Environment retweeted
Join us at the Info Day & find out how to apply!
Two new #HorizonEU calls: €237 million for biodiversity (NATURE) and €260 million to help research reach the market (BRIDGING).
➡️ link.europa.eu/HRnFXc
EU Environment retweeted
From plants and waste to everyday products: boosting Europe’s bioeconomy.
Could bio-based products help Europe rely less on oil and gas?➡️ bit.ly/4yknHpS
#ResearchImpactEU #Science4EU
🍕 Pineapple is optional. Healthy soil isn’t.
Love it or hate it, every pizza's ingredients start with soil.
🪱 And earthworms help keep that soil healthy.
⚠️ But 60 - 70% of EU soils are considered unhealthy.
This #WorldFoodDay, let’s protect what feeds us.
🛠️📱 Don't bin it — repair it!
♻️ And when repair is no longer an option, recycle responsibly.
E-waste may look like clutter, but it's rich in valuable materials that could be reused.
More on EU rules for e-waste in a circular economy 👉 link.europa.eu/GhtfyB
#EWasteDay