EU policies and the Green Deal aim to protect the environment and biodiversity, minimise risks to human health, and promote the transition to a circular economy.
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The Commission document will help Member States protect bird populations while reducing unnecessary administrative burden.
The aim is to help Member States effectively implement the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation.
A new guidance document will help Member States adapt the network of protected natural sites to the growing pressures of climate change.
In Focus
As the 2026 wildfire season approaches, the shadow of last year’s destruction looms large. This is why the Commission has launched a new integrated strategy to tackle the rising wildfire threat.
It proposes strengthening ecosystem-based wildfire prevention to create fire-resilient landscapes and mitigate wildfire risk and impact through nature protection and restoration.
This includes implementing the Nature Restoration Regulation and new guidance on fire-resilient landscapes for Natura 2000 sites, including nature-based solutions.
The rescEU firefighting fleet has also been bolstered to 22 planes and 5 helicopters, reinforced by a 300-strong rapid-reaction force and a new European firefighting hub in Cyprus, designed to ensure we are ready before the first flame ignites.
Initiatives
The largest coordinated network of protected areas in the world.
The official EU ecolabel for environmental excellence.
Shaping vision, uniting experts, sharing practices for zero pollution.
Celebrating Europe’s champions of green urban living.
An initiative providing accessible environmental research findings.
The EU Platform on coexistence between people and large carnivores.
European framework for sustainable buildings.
EU green initiatives for businesses, associations, and public bodies.
Success Stories
A hotel part of the Accor Group is making sustainability part of the stay. The EU Ecolabel checked in, and competitiveness followed. Check out their success story!
When wolf numbers increased in Tuscany', sheep farmers faced mounting losses and frustration. In Grosseto, a collaborative approach transformed conflict into coexistence. By bringing farmers, NGOs, and authorities together to co-design solutions—from livestock guarding dogs to protective fencing.
Two EU-funded projects are leading the way in lowering plastic waste, increasing circularity and showing that bio-based products are the future.
