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Senior officials from both sides met at the 11th High-Level Dialogue last week where they agreed to continue their cooperation.
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The measures, which have now entered into force, will enhance resource efficiency, increase competitiveness and improve our economic security.
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The Commission invites all people and stakeholders to share their thoughts on how to improve access to environmental data by 30 April 2025.
![Over half of deaths attributed to ground-level ozone in Europe are due to ozone that originated outside the region](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2025-02/1528_AirQualityLondon.jpg?h=f13a6241&itok=49kuQlW3)
Ground level ozone (O3) is a harmful air pollutant that can travel long distances from its source. New research has estimated that 56.7% of deaths attributed to this air pollutant in Europe are due to O3 transported from outside the region.
![Upland bog in Wales](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2025-02/1522_Image.png?h=cc56a399&itok=VAfWgjkn)
Researchers have calculated that for every dollar in the equity holding portfolios of Europe’s 10 largest banks, 26 cents are highly dependent on ecosystem services (ES).
![Prolific invasive plant will spread further as climate changes, warns a new global study](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2025-02/1527%20Silver%20leaf%20nightshade_991px.jpg?h=222b92f9&itok=-jMyX5KC)
Researchers have modelled the global spread of silverleaf nightshade – an invasive species that poses a threat to agriculture and ecosystems – and shown which factors influence its distribution.
![Underwater landscape depicting rocky ocean floor and aquatic plants.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2022-10/NA1413_shutterstock_752701678.jpg?itok=-q0ILCGh)
The rules are essential to ensure that water-based ecosystems are defended against the negative impacts of human activity.
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The Commission has started gathering input from stakeholders to develop a Europe-wide plan to strengthen our water systems.
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The maritime sector is taking steps towards greater sustainability, however, it must increase its efforts to meet climate and environmental goals.
![Aerial view of Sentrum area of Oslo, Norway](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2025-02/32.jpg?h=eb901320&itok=giejRA6M)
Oslo’s government is fully committed to climate, nature and biodiversity targets.