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Funded by the EU LIFE programme, this large-scale mires restoration intervention focused on the six most important mire areas in Estonia. It achieved the restoration of natural water conditions over nearly 8,000 hectares of mires.
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This project implemented an impressive series of actions aimed at improving the protection of the black stork, and carried out monitoring to ensure that the black stork is now one of the most intensively monitored species in Poland.
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The Wild Atlantic Nature project has delivered an extremely convincing demonstration of how farmers can be paid fairly and effectively to protect Natura 2000 sites and habitats.
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Addressing the impacts of under- and over-grazing of semi-natural pastures, this initiative has built capacity amongst local authorities and directly restored 1,670 hectares of mountain grassland areas.
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The Commission's mid-term review of the 8th Environment Action Programme, released Wednesday, confirms that the goals are achievable.
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Watch to see how the EU's landmark climate and environment policy package is helping to make the economy more resilient and create future-proof jobs in the green sector.
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The Commission has adopted new measures to enhance the EU’s water resilience and to improve water quality and quantity throughout the continent.
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Discover the Derrycourt success story on how the EU Ecolabel brightens the Irish cleaning company’s image.
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The criteria for the Textile product group is under revision. The first multistakeholder working group to revise the criteria is scheduled between the 18th and 19th of March.
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The criteria for the Detergents product group is under revision. The first multistakeholder working group to revise the criteria is scheduled between the 12 th and 13 th of March.