Strategy
EU environmental priorities and targets.
International
International cooperation on environmental issues.
Funding
Funding, grants and tenders to support EU environmental priorities.
Law
EU environmental laws and their implementation.
Topics
Air
EU action to improve air quality and reduce air pollution.
Chemicals
EU action to ensure chemicals are safe, for health and the environment.
Circular economy
The EU’s transition to a circular economy with a focus on green growth.
Industry
EU action to make industry more sustainable and reduce industrial emissions.
Marine and coastal environment
EU action to protect Europe’s coasts, seas and oceans.
Nature and biodiversity
EU action on environmental conservation and protection.
Noise
EU action to reduce environmental noise pollution.
Plastics
EU action on plastic production and pollution to contribute to a circular economy.
Soil and land
EU action for the sustainable use of soil and land.
Sustainable development
EU commitment to sustainable development in Europe and worldwide.
Urban environment
EU action to promote the sustainability of European cities.
Waste and recycling
EU action on waste management, treatment and recycling.
Water
EU action on water issues, to protect water resources.
Latest News
European Commission published its latest assessment of the state of nature in the European Union
Europe’s biggest yearly environmental event EU Green Week will take place this year in a fully virtual format from 19 to 22 October
The six winners include projects from Finland, France, Belgium, Spain, Bulgaria and a trans-boundary project involving partners in several countries.
Publications
The State of Nature in the EU
Conservation status and trends of species and habitats protected by the EU Nature directives 2013–2018
Know your pollinators - poster
Europe is home to an amazing variety of pollinators. Discover some of these pollinating heroes.
Environmental complaints - summary guide
Summary guide on environmental complaints, including submissions and handling.
Featured
Grenoble, Gabrovo and Lappeenranta win prestigious European green city awards
The winners of the prestigious European green city awards are Grenoble, Gabrovo and Lappeenranta.
Global coalition “United for #Biodiversity”
The new global coalition calls for stronger mobilisation in raising awareness about the need to protect biodiversity.
European Green Deal
The EU’s roadmap for a sustainable economy, striving to make Europe climate neutral in 2050.
Leadership and organisation
COMMISSIONER
DIRECTOR-GENERAL
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL