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RSSWorld Water Day: Joint Statement by Borrell and Sinkevičius
The health and prosperity of people and the planet rely on the stability of the global water cycle.
Better water quality, quantity management & more sustainable use of seas
The Commission has adopted new measures to enhance the EU’s water resilience and to improve water quality and quantity throughout the continent.
UNEA 6: United action needed to tackle triple planetary crisis
Commissioner Sinkevičius argues that the world must come together and find a joint set of solutions if it is to win the fight against climate change, pollution and the destruction of nature.
New flood protection thanks to nature restoration
The Dutch Dune Revival project restored nearly 190 hectares of white dune, grey dune and dune slack habitats.
Street LIFE: helping EU cities cope with extreme weather
Sustainable climate adaptation solutions can help protect cities against the devastating effects of climate change. Rotterdam is leading the way through the LIFE URBAN-ADAPT project.
EU calls for greater environmental cooperation at UNEA
Environment ministers from around the world meet in Nairobi on Monday to propose inclusive and sustainable multilateral action to tackle the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
Prolonged drought having critical impact in Mediterranean
Severe and prolonged drought events have affected Europe for more than two years and northern Africa for six years, causing water shortages and hampering vegetation growth.
For Our Planet campaign for nature & climate kicks off
The Commission and the European External Action service have launched the second edition of its #ForOurPlanet campaign, taking place from 19 February until 31 March.
Drinking water to become safer thanks to new EU-wide hygiene standards
The Commission has adopted new minimum hygiene standards for products that will make water safer to drink.
Sweden's rivers get a new lease of LIFE
The team behind Rivers of LIFE are improving water courses in Voxnan, Gimån and Ljusnan in the counties of Gävleborg and Jämtland.