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A study near Belgium indicates that oestrogen pollution has decreased during the past 40 years, but remains present in the North Sea, sediments and estuary waters.
Turning complex biodiversity data into information that can be used to inform policy is a challenging task. The European Marine Observation and Data Network (EMODnet) produces free, standardised biological data products to address this challenge.
Using small-scale green infrastructure can significantly reduce the impact of flooding in high-risk Mediterranean coastal areas. New models suggest flow rates can be reduced by up to 60%, floodplain areas can be reduced by up to 17%, and run-off volume can be reduced by up to 24%
Targeted incentives can significantly improve the adoption of green technologies by ship owners, such as wind-assisted propulsion. Three processes were tested to examine awareness of technology, economic factors and networking.
This Brief focusses on the lighting design adaptations and mitigation measures tailored for sensitive habitats and taxa. It also highlights ongoing efforts by local governments and communities to address Artificial Light at Night pollution (ALAN).
This Red List publication summarises results for the selected European medicinal plants.
The European Mammal Assessment (EMA) is the first review of the conservation status of all wild mammals in Europe according to IUCN regional Red Listing guidelines. It identifies those species that are threatened with extinction at the regional level.
This European Red List provides a summary of the conservation status of the European species of hoverflies, evaluated according to the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria (2012a) and IUCN’s global (IUCN Standards and Petitions Committee, 2022) and regional (IUCN, 2012b) guidelines.
Delegated act adopted under the Mercury Regulation transposing decisions taken at the fourth Conference of Parties (2022) of the Minamata Convention into EU law