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RSSFor Our Planet campaign for nature & climate kicks off
The Commission and the European External Action service have launched the second edition of its #ForOurPlanet campaign, taking place from 19 February until 31 March.
Commission welcomes political agreement on toxic mercury ban
The deal means that the last intentional remaining uses of the harmful chemical will be prohibited, for example, in dental amalgam.
Reforesting the sea: conservation and restoration of “blue forests” in the Sado Estuary, Portugal
Ocean Alive, a Portuguese NGO, has actively and collaboratively engaged the local fishing community, decision-makers and scientists in conserving and restoring threatened seagrass meadows and salt marshes.
Balancing nature and visitor access: a network of urban protected areas at the gateway to Paris
An exceptional case of how to successfully balance safeguarding biodiversity and managing visitor access in an urban Natura 2000 site, through education, awareness raising and visitor control measures.
Tallinn participates in the UN Climate Change Conference COP28
An example where Green Capitals can contribute with their expertise and achieve more visibility is the yearly COP conference.
Urban wastewater management agreement
The Commission welcomed the provisional political deal reached between the European Parliament and Council on the Commission's proposal revising the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive.
Drinking water to become safer thanks to new EU-wide hygiene standards
The Commission has adopted new minimum hygiene standards for products that will make water safer to drink.
EU Green Week 2024: Towards a water resilient Europe
Mark your calendars for the continent's leading environmental conference organised in Brussels between 29-30 May.
Valencia kicks off 2024 as new European Green Capital
Over 400 activities and events will be organised across the city throughout 2024, all aimed at raising awareness of the triple planetary crisis of pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change.
How can we make sure products last longer and are repairable?
In this episode of 'The Road to Green', Euronews explores the efforts made by consumers, businesses and policymakers to tackle the throwaway culture.