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Pharmaceuticals entering the natural environment may harm ecosystems and human health. This review assesses current and future legislation designed to mitigate this risk in light of current science.
Alien invasive species are a major driver of global biodiversity loss. A study explores invasive species in Germany, finding these exotic invaders to be drivers of increased plant productivity – but only in their non-native ranges.
A new analysis of marine plastic pollution provides insights for global policy. It identifies the north-eastern Atlantic Ocean as a high-risk area and recommends that ocean cleanup efforts look beyond known marine ‘garbage patches’.
The discussions in Brussels allowed both sides to deepen environmental engagement and coordinate positions ahead of crucial global summits.
Organised as part of the 'Guimarães 2026 – European Green Capital' programme, the International Conference on Sustainability in Sport, Eco Parliament and Green Week Guimarães events brought communities together to promote climate action, education, active citizenship and a more sustainable future.
Águeda, European Green Leaf 2026, brought circular economy learning into schools as Year 5 students transformed recyclable materials into wildlife-inspired urban artworks.
The European Commission convened a high-level roundtable on “Water and Circular Economy”, gathering leading representatives from industry, utilities, research institutions, civil society, and EU-level organisations to advance the development of a water-smart and resource-efficient economy
The European Environment Agency (EEA) and its European Environment Information and Observation Network (Eionet) welcomed Ukraine as a cooperating country, extending the EEA's country network to 32 member and 8 cooperating countries across Europe.
On World Desertification & Drought Day, the Union is accelerating efforts to strengthen resilience to water and drought.
The vast majority met the EU's ‘excellent' bathing quality standards in 2025, according to a new European Environment Agency report.