European Natura 2000 Day is celebrated every year on 21 May. It marks the inception, 33 years ago, of a revolutionary approach to nature conservation in the EU – a large network of protected nature that maintains opportunities for economic and recreational development.
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The city of Stockholm has officially launched its Environment Programme and Climate Action Plan 2030, laying out a comprehensive roadmap to become fossil-free, circular and climate-positive by 2040.
The European Commission has adopted an Implementing Regulation that establishes a uniform format for national restoration plans under the Nature Restoration Regulation, which entered into force in August 2024.
A cornerstone of the European Union’s commitment to environmental protection and climate action, the LIFE programme offers Montenegro support to improve its environmental and climate policies and practices.
The high-level discussion will focus on the future of Europe’s sustainable bio-based economy and will support the development of a new EU Bioeconomy Strategy, to be presented by the end of 2025.
Permanent grasslands in agricultural areas are important for biodiversity – especially pollinators. Researchers in Belgium found irregular, curved mowing patterns had positive effects on pollinators compared to conventional block cutting, and suggest promoting this approach.
The Institut Català de la Salut (ICS) has published its Environmental Statement 2023, which is now equipped with interactive data visualisation via Power BI. This allows users to create customised reports focused on the data relevant to them.
Could leaving some structures behind when removing obsolete wind farms generate multiple benefits? This study engages with stakeholders at two Dutch wind farms to identify and analyse key criteria for decommissioning decisions.
Researchers have tested the biodegradation rates of 97 chemical compounds in 18 sections of freshwater rivers in five European countries and found that all but two compounds show significant variability across sites.
The recent outcomes of Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions COPs mark a significant milestone in global efforts to address environmental challenges.
