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RSS![BloomingMeadows Signing of the First Agreement](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-03/BloomingMeadows_Signing_of_the_First_Agreement.jpg?h=71976bb4&itok=dQ0QsEmR)
This initiative is the first time that voluntary mechanisms for biodiversity conservation have been put into practice for private lands in Latvia. Its results are expected to be incorporated into national policy.
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Watch to see how the EU's landmark climate and environment policy package is helping to make the economy more resilient and create future-proof jobs in the green sector.
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The Commission's mid-term review of the 8th Environment Action Programme, released Wednesday, confirms that the goals are achievable.
![Researchers develop data-driven framework for forecasting bacteria levels in beach water](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-04/NA1463_shutterstock_2052519443.jpg?itok=K5-PKl51)
The Commission has adopted new measures to enhance the EU’s water resilience and to improve water quality and quantity throughout the continent.
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The criteria for the Textile product group is under revision. The first multistakeholder working group to revise the criteria is scheduled between the 18th and 19th of March.
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The criteria for the Detergents product group is under revision. The first multistakeholder working group to revise the criteria is scheduled between the 12 th and 13 th of March.
![Visit of European Commissioner Sinkevičius to Lithuania](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-03/P062487-151781.jpg?h=ac778ff2&itok=U35ep1rz)
Commissioner Sinkevičius argues that the world must come together and find a joint set of solutions if it is to win the fight against climate change, pollution and the destruction of nature.
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In this episode of 'The Road to Green', Euronews asks if we can consume without creating problems for forests, what chocolate has to do with deforestation and if you can eat chocolate and still enjoy the benefits of forests.
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Environment ministers from around the world meet in Nairobi on Monday to propose inclusive and sustainable multilateral action to tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
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Money is expected to be mobilised from other EU sources, including agricultural, structural, regional and research funds, as well as from national governments and private sector investment.