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RSS![Parc G Valbon aerial view Jean-Louis BELLURGET partement de Seine-Saint-Denis](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-02/Parc_G_Valbon_vue_aerienne___Jean-Louis_BELLURGET__D_partement_de_Seine-Saint-Denis.jpg?h=10d202d3&itok=lJYSNcd4)
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.
![Natura 2k awards ceremony conm group picture](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-05/_HP_5693.jpeg?h=ea95bb15&itok=pr1VfwCw)
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.
![The aquatic center of Levallois](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/avportal/P-017046/00-06.jpg?itok=Op38nGxw)
The revised directive will substantially strengthen the protection of human health and the environment from harmful discharges of urban wastewater.
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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.
![Water coming out of faucet.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2020-08/Water%20image.png?itok=ruMFQZZd)
The Commission has adopted new minimum hygiene standards for products that will make water safer to drink.
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Mark your calendars for the continent's leading environmental conference organised in Brussels between 29-30 May.
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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.
![Sustainable smartphones? Modular design promotes do-it-yourself repair to extend device life](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-02/NA1446_mobile-2510529_1920_0.jpg?itok=T3FQn7G_)
In this episode of 'The Road to Green', Euronews explores the efforts made by consumers, businesses and policymakers to tackle the throwaway culture.
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Today marks one year since 196 countries agreed the Kunming–Montréal Global Biodiversity Framework as an action plan to protect, restore, sustainably use, manage and finance ecosystems.