All Environment News

In June, the Commission adopted proposals to reduce the use and risk of chemical pesticides by 50% by 2030. These are flagship legislative proposals to follow the Biodiversity and Farm to Fork Strategies, and will help ensure the resilience and security of food supply.

In April, the European Commission adopted proposals for revised EU measures to address pollution from large industrial installations through revision of the IED and the European Pollutant Release and Transfer Register (E-PRTR) Regulation (to create the Industrial Emissions Portal).

Today, the Commission published guidelines to help Member States and stakeholders apply the rules on the safe reuse of treated urban waste water for agricultural irrigation.

The European Commission has launched an online public consultation on the development of a possible EU Soil Health Law.

The Commission announced today the finalists for the European Green City Awards.

The criteria for the Growing Media and Soil Improvers product group was renewed in July 2022.

Last month, the European Commission revealed new legislation designed to protect and restore Europe’s ecosystems. The first-of-its kind proposal sets an ambitious target to repair 80% of European habitats.

Today, the Commission is launching negotiations on the association to the LIFE programme for environment and climate with seven non-EU countries.

EU Green Capital & EU Green Leaf Networks meeting in Grenoble