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Verdon is a traditional folk song from France, sung as a nursery rhyme and at Christmas
![Reconciling interests winner 2020 edition](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-05/reconciling-2020-winner_676x380.jpg?itok=fWMWrOYv)
Projects that restore rivers, produce animal feed from waste insect protein and plant trees to cool cities were among the winning projects at the annual LIFE Awards.
![Natura 2000 glass award depicting blue birds, green motifs and the EU stars logo.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-12/Card3.jpg?itok=Z8L_CBSj)
The Commission announced the winners of the 2024 European Natura 2000 Award at EU Green Week in Brussels.
![What are the health costs of environmental pollution?](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2023-08/shutterstock_176401871.jpg?itok=tcTEagyA)
A new Eurobarometer survey found that more than three-quarters of citizens believe the environment has a direct impact on their daily life.
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The majority of bathing water sites in 2023 met the EU's most stringent quality standards, according to the latest annual report.
![EU Ecolabel Tourist Accommodation Webinar](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2024-05/TA%20visual%20V6.png?h=2240b8e9&itok=HZv358bf)
Join the webinar ‘Bring tourist accommodation into the green spotlight with the EU Ecolabel’ webinar on 11 June 2024 to learn all you need to know about the EU Ecolabel, how it works, its future perspectives and discover the opportunities it offers to tourist accommodations.
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New rules to protect the environment through criminal law entered into force on May 20.
![Waste being loaded on ships.](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-03/Waste%20shipments_0.jpg?itok=LCWrvE-f)
New rules to ensure the EU takes greater responsibility for its waste entered into force on Monday 20 May.
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From 18-25 May, EU representatives will be attending the 10th edition of the World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia.
The winners will be announced on 24 October at an Awards Ceremony in Valencia, Spain, Europe’s 2024 Green Capital.