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.
Latest News
A new publication shows how LIFE projects are boosting the EU's economic resilience and strategic autonomy through market-ready solutions.
The report on the simplification of the revised EUDR and a set of further measures aim to make the law's implementation more effective.
The finalists for the Green Capital and Green Leaf Awards will be announced in early July.
In Focus
The EU is shifting its focus from simple waste management to using the circular economy as a tool for economic resilience and global competitiveness.
The upcoming Circular Economy Act will simplify regulations and remove market barriers to ensure secondary materials can move easily across the Single Market.
New rules, such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), and initiatives, like the Bioeconomy Strategy, are designed to drive demand for recycled content and replace fossil-based products with renewable alternatives.
Ultimately, this transition aims to turn waste into a harvestable resource that secures Europe’s industrial future and protects us against geopolitical volatility.
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
Led by Social Enterprise Ghana and partners, the ACTIVATE Project aims to empower up to 25,000 young people by 2028 through innovative agricultural training.
Avoiding pesticides and boosting biodiversity in urban ecosystems.
The Sow, Grow, Unite Community Garden is a shared outdoor space where students, parents, hospital staff, and elderly residents work side-by-side.
