Environment

EU environmental priorities and targets.

International cooperation on environmental issues.

Funding, grants and tenders to support EU environmental priorities.

EU environmental governance, and law and its implementation.

Topics

EU action to improve air quality and reduce air pollution.

EU action to ensure chemicals are safe, for health and the environment.

The EU’s transition to a circular economy with a focus on green growth.

EU action to make industry more sustainable and reduce industrial emissions.

EU action to protect Europe’s coasts, seas and oceans.

EU action on environmental conservation and protection.

EU action to reduce environmental noise pollution.

EU action on plastic production and pollution to contribute to a circular economy.

EU action for the sustainable use of soil and land.

EU action to promote the sustainability of European cities.

EU action on waste management, treatment and recycling.

EU action on water issues, to protect water resources.

Latest News

News article | 25 June 2021

Measuring what ecosystems do for us: new report on ecosystem services in the EU

Topics: Species protection

News article | 7 June 2021

Fifty cities commit to going above and beyond for the environment

News article | 4 June 2021

EU Green Week 2021 achieves wide-scale mobilization for healthier people and planet

News article | 4 June 2021

European Commission and European Committee of the Regions launch Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform

News article | 2 June 2021

LIFE programme: EU honours inspirational projects supporting nature, environment and climate action

Press release | 1 June 2021

Zero Pollution: Vast majority of Europe's bathing waters meet the highest quality standards

Events

Publications

General publications | 20 May 2021 | Directorate-General for Environment

EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030

The EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 sets out a truly ambitious and far-reaching programme of measures to halt and reverse biodiversity loss

General publications | 19 May 2021 | Directorate-General for Environment

Methodology for assessing the impacts of trade agreements on biodiversity and ecosystems

This document provides a methodological framework for assessing the impact of EU Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) on biodiversity and ecosystems

Factsheet | 12 May 2021 | Directorate-General for Environment

Zero pollution action plan - 2050: a healthy planet for all

The zero pollution vision for 2050: Air, water and soil pollution is reduced to levels no longer harmful to health and natural
ecosystems

General publications | 23 April 2021 | Directorate-General for Environment

Environmental compliance assurance in rural areas

The vademecum supports the role of public authorities in ensuring that farmers & other rural land-managers comply with their environmental obligations...

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Featured

Discover the EU’s zero pollution action plan for air, water and soil as part of the European Green Deal.

A beautiful virtual reality experience about the ugly future we face without pollinators.

The new global coalition calls for stronger mobilisation in raising awareness about the need to protect biodiversity.