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
Today, the European Commission adopted new rules on the export, import and intra-EU shipment of plastic waste.
The Commission welcomes the agreement reached between the European Parliament and the EU Member States on the LIFE programme.
Today, the European Commission proposes to modernise EU legislation on batteries.
Today and tomorrow, the European Business & Nature Summit takes place virtually
Publications
The Green City Accord is a movement of European cities committed to safeguarding the environment.
The EU’s circular economy action plan provides a clear vision for a clean and competitive economy
Featured
Grenoble, Gabrovo and Lappeenranta win prestigious European green city awards
Grenoble (France) is the winner of the EU Green Capital Award 2022. The EU Green Leaf 2021 is shared by Gabrovo (Bulgaria) and Lappeenranta (Finland)
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
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DIRECTOR-GENERAL
DEPUTY DIRECTOR-GENERAL