Nature and biodiversity - Publications

The Commission has developed criteria and guidance for the identification and designation of additional protected areas.

On 16 December 2021, the European Commission adopted new measures aimed at effectively banning most forms of EU trade in ivory.

The EU already has strict rules on ivory trade and is committed to taking further action against elephant poaching and ivory trafficking globally.

Forests are under pressure by inadequate management practices and climate changes. This research is based on the latest scientific evidence to show how biodiversity, the bioeconomy and climate change mitigation are underpinned by Europe's forests.

All documents - Proposal for a regulation on the making available on the Union market as well as export from the Union of certain commodities and products associated with deforestation and forest degradation.

The EU soil strategy for 2030 sets out a framework and concrete measures to protect and restore soils, and ensure that they are used sustainably.

The proposal for a Regulation to curb EU-driven deforestation and forest degradation aims to guarantee that the products that EU citizens consume do not contribute to deforestation and forest degradation within the EU and globally.

On the Green Track campaign - Guidelines for applications

The Commission published an updated guidance document on the strict protection of animal species of Community interest listed in Annex IV(a) under the Habitats Directive. This leaflet provides a summary of its key aspects.