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.
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The Digital Waste Shipment System (DIWASS) will be key for the EU's circular economy transition and a decisive step towards full digitalisation.
A public consultation on the Birds and Habitats Directives is underway. Contributions will feed into a stress test of both.
The new regulations will make Europe more water-resilient, while boosting its zero-pollution and water-resilience ambitions.
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
Ernesto Montoya, a Spanish heritage communicator and creator of Vieja Tierra, explores how understanding rural landscapes, nature, and history can strengthen people’s connection to and protection of Extremadura’s ecosystems.
Catarina Barreiros, a Portuguese sustainability strategist and co-founder of Do Zero, works to make environmental responsibility and social impact accessible while promoting a deeper connection between people and nature.
Alex Megos, a German professional climber and environmental advocate, reflects on how climbing some of the world’s toughest routes has deepened his commitment to protecting the natural landscapes that make the sport possible.
