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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.
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Bulgaria’s first EU Ecolabel cosmetic product - sustainable packaging, sustainable new formula
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Severe and prolonged drought events have affected Europe for more than two years and northern Africa for six years, causing water shortages and hampering vegetation growth.
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The new law will align 2030 EU air quality standards more closely with the WHO global air quality guidelines.
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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.
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The deal means that the last intentional remaining uses of the harmful chemical will be prohibited, for example, in dental amalgam.
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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.
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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.
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An example where Green Capitals can contribute with their expertise and achieve more visibility is the yearly COP conference.
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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.