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In this latest Euronews Water Matters crash course, we explore how nature-based solutions are increasingly being used to tackle floods, droughts, and water scarcity.
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The Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) also aims to reduce the overall environmental and climate impacts of products on the EU market.
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'The Road to Green' is back with a new video explaining how the ESPR will impact product design in the EU.
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Most plastic in our oceans comes from rivers, so tackling that pollution at its source is essential. Find out how people are helping to do so.
Do you know how much water goes into making your favourite foods, the clothes you are wearing, or the car you are driving? This crash course examines the hidden use of water in everyday production, and how the EU has various tools to encourage more sustainable water consumption.
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Seven cities have been selected by the European Commission to enter the final stage of the competition.
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The Danube River is Europe's lifeline, flowing through the territory of 19 countries—14 of which, together with the European Union, are ICPDR Contracting Parties—and supporting a rich tapestry of life, culture, and history.
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Check out this blog post exploring why cold water and outdoor swimming are here to stay and the recent research on how it can promote human and environmental well-being.
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The Austrian Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Regions, and Water Management has been a leader in water conservation and education for two decades, driven by two impactful initiatives: the Gen Blue platform launched in 2004, the Wasseraktiv platform established in 2009.
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Discover the ALIANAz success story and read about their commitments to sustainable beauty.