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The 17th United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17) starts in Yerevan next week, as hopes of building a consensus begin.

EU-funded researchers are developing alternatives to fossil-based materials, from packaging to fertilisers. Their work could cut Europe's reliance on oil and gas and inspire international cooperation.

The call aims to increase biodiversity spending in the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2026-2027 by supporting additional R&I activities dedicated to biodiversity across Pillar II.

The newly announced initiative will bring together investors and solution providers to support financing for water-related projects.

This compares with 32.4 kg of new electrical and electronic equipment per person put on the EU market during the same year.

The measures, which will begin applying between 2030 and 2032, simplify rules for farmers and reduce red tape.

The new survey shows that nearly half of Europeans now recognise its 'flower' logo, up 8% since 2023.

The winners represent Europe's leading cities for urban sustainability.

The new assessments for certain Member States also highlight progress in the state of EU water bodies over the past six years.

Commissioner Jessika Roswall & German Federal Minister Carsten Schneider signed a joint statement on water resilience in Germany.