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Investing in nature

A fresh €230 million Horizon Europe funding call is backing research into ecosystem restoration, PFAS impacts, and practical environmental solutions. Click more for all the details.

 
Did you know?


26.4% of total
EU land is
designated as protected


81% of protected EU habitats
have a poor or bad
conservation status


EU forest cover has
stabilised at approximately
39% of total land

 
Nature credits

A broad coalition of international players came together at COP17, as the Commission launched an initiative to scale up private investment in biodiversity through credible, market-driven nature credits.

 
Trusted green choices

A new Eurobarometer survey reveals growing consumer trust and recognition of the EU Ecolabel, as shoppers increasingly seek out reliable, sustainable products. See the full results below.

 
Stronger enforcement: Part 1

Germany became the first country to conclude structured EU water dialogues, signing a joint statement to upgrade treatment plants, tackle pollution, and boost climate resilience. Click for more.

 
Boosting fertiliser flexibility

Draft EU rules propose giving farmers more freedom to use manure-based liquid digestates as sustainable alternatives to costly, imported synthetic fertilisers. A public consultation is ongoing until 13 November.

 
Funding water security

The Commission launched a new investment accelerator earlier this month to help innovative water projects attract private finance, tackle scarcity, and boost Europe's climate resilience.

 
Stronger enforcement: Part 2

Belgium followed suit shortly afterwards, becoming the second country to complete the same intra-EU talks. Regional ministers united behind a joint plan to tackle pollution, restore rivers, and boost water resilience.

 
Tracking PFAS

A new global study reveals how persistent "forever chemicals" build up differently across continents, highlighting distinct contamination patterns in freshwaters worldwide. Discover more below.

 
Reviving our peatlands

EU funding through the LIFE programme is turning policy into action by restoring and rewetting bogs across Europe to boost climate resilience and support biodiversity. Read more now.

 
1st Zero Pollution Forum | Dec 7

Registrations are open until Friday for the inaugural Zero Pollution Forum, bringing together cities, industry leaders, and experts to turn clean air, water, and soil targets into concrete action. Sign up while you still can!

 
LinkedIn

Seeking input on the role of bio-based plastics in packaging 🚨

 
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The EU Bio-based Europe Alliance has arrived! 🌱

 
Instagram

Discover this year's European Green Capital winner...🏙️🌳