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European Commission Executive Vice President Frans Timmermans and Vice Premier of the People's Republic of China Ding Xuexiang held the fourth EU-China High Level Dialogue on Environment and Climate (HECD) in Beijing on 4 July 2023.
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At the UN Food Systems +2 Stocktaking Moment, Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius highlights the importance of environmental and climate action to strengthen food system resilience and promote the transformation towards sustainable food systems.
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The Commission announces the finalists of the European Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards 2025.
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In episode three, 'The Road to Green' focuses on the transformation of the textiles sector, and the consequences for businesses, consumers and the planet.
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If you want to help shape EU plans for a more sustainable built environment, it is time to have your say by responding to a public consultation which supports the development of a new Commission roadmap for reducing whole life carbon in the building sector between 17 July - 15 September 2023.
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Today, the European Commission has adopted a proposal to revise the Mercury Regulation to protect EU citizens and the environment from toxic mercury.
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The Commission is proposing measures to enhance the circularity of the automotive sector, covering the design, production and end-of-life treatment of vehicles.
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On 27 June 2023, the Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform (ZPSP) hosted the first in a series of Zero Pollution Talks. This first event was on "Zero Pollution & the European Year of Skills".
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Today the European Commission launched a new call for tender for a study on flag State responsibilities and “open registers” for vessels registration. The call has a budget of EUR 400,000 and is funded under the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF).
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Issue 604: A robust assessment of GHG emissions from anaerobic digestion for biogas in France finds that its potential carbon savings depend on many variables, as reflected in the EU legislation.