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Press release
22 March 2023

Consumer protection: enabling sustainable choices and ending greenwashing

Today, the Commission is proposing common criteria against greenwashing and misleading environmental claims.

Press release
21 March 2023

UN Water Conference: EU joins efforts to address the global water crisis and ensure water security for all by 2050

From tomorrow, at the United Nations Water Conference in New York from 22 to 24 March, the EU will be confirming its strong engagement for global water security by announcing 33 commitments for action starting now.

News article
21 March 2023

EU forests: Commission adopts new guidelines to support tree planting actions and to protect old-growth forests

Forests are the lungs of the earth. They play a vital role in maintaining the health and well-being of both humans and the planet.

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In Focus

ReSet the Trend

The EU is redesigning the fashion industry so consumers can make more sustainable choices when shopping for clothes.

EU at UN Water Conference

The UN Water Conference on 22nd March 2023 in New York will be an opportunity for the EU to influence the global agenda for water for years to come.

EU Green Week 2023 Partner Events

During EU Green Week 2023, from Saturday 3 June to Sunday 11 June, Partner Events will be organised around Europe and beyond.

EU at COP15 global biodiversity conference

The EU aims to secure an ambitious global agreement to halt biodiversity loss at COP15

Success stories

Street LIFE: helping EU cities cope with extreme weather

Sustainable climate adaptation solutions can help protect cities against the devastating effects of climate change. Rotterdam is leading the way through the LIFE URBAN-ADAPT project.

Project locations: Netherlands

‘Olives for life’ connect agriculture and biodiversity

The LIFE Olivares Vivos project developed an innovative model of olive growing that can be used elsewhere in Europe.

Project locations: Spain

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How LIFE is protecting Europe's degraded peatlands

Restoring and managing peatlands improves water retention and quality, stores carbon, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and increases biodiversity. Since 1992 LIFE has been working hard on this.

Project locations: Germany, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland

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