In October 2022, the Committee of the Regions adopted an opinion on the 'Revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive', including proposals to address industrial pollution such as directing penalties and compensatory payments to cities and regions.
As part of its revitalisation of Cromvlietpark, The Hague has implemented an urban waterbuffer. Rainwater is directed to a 30m² biofilter and purified for storage in a 35,000m³ aquifer. The clean water irrigates the local park and urban farm.
The European Commission has adopted stricter norms to reduce the environmental impact of ferrous metal processing plants. The decision is set to contribute significantly towards the reduction of water and soil pollution under the Zero Pollution Action Plan.
The Commission has adopted new norms under the EU Industrial Emissions Directive to make the chemical and textile industry more compliant with the Zero Pollution ambition. Some 3000 chemical and 300 textile plants will have to comply with the new legal norms.
On 8 December 2022, the Commission published its first Zero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook Report. It provides an integrated assessment of air, water and soil pollution and forms the evidence basis for the Commission’s Zero Pollution Ambition.
If the EU is to achieve its 2030 targets, much stronger action on the Zero Pollution Ambition is needed. This was one of the key takeaways from December’s Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform conference on 14 December 2022.
With its 2023 re-launch, Aligning Accounting Approaches for Nature (Align) is setting itself to build on the recommendations it launched at CBD COP 15 in Montreal. This year, it will drill down into specific fields in a series of 'deep dives' furthering the field of corporate biodiversity measurement. We are looking towards the Community of Practice to draw on specific expertise in the areas of natural capital impact pathways, Business and the Kunming-Montreal biodiversity package, ecosystem condition metrics and on measurements nature positive. Lear more about how you can take part!
With its 2023 re-launch, Aligning Accounting Approaches for Nature (Align) is setting itself to build on the recommendations it launched at CBD COP 15 in Montreal. This year, it will drill down into specific fields in a series of 'deep dives' furthering the field of corporate biodiversity measurement.
With the new phase of the EU B&B Platform it is time for a new look! We are delighted to kick-off by launching a brand new EU B&B Platform Website, complete with a modernised logo and a freshened up look. The new website will serve as a hub for all the resources related to the Platform, including news, events, tools, guidance, and case studies. It will also help to streamline engagement with stakeholders and support the Platform's goal of raising awareness about the importance of biodiversity for business and finance.
With its 2023 re-launch, Aligning Accounting Approaches for Nature (Align) is setting itself to build on the recommendations it launched at CBD COP 15 in Montreal. This year, it will drill down into specific fields in a series of 'deep dives' furthering the field of corporate biodiversity measurement. We are looking towards the Community of Practice to draw on specific expertise in the areas of natural capital impact pathways, Business and the Kunming-Montreal biodiversity package, ecosystem condition metrics and on measurements nature positive. Lear more about how you can take part!
The fourth EU Clean Air Forum will be in November; will you be there?
2023 European Green Capital Tallinn is both green and innovative!
Kraków, a 2023 European Green Capital finalist, made proper disposal of at-home medical waste and e-waste more convenient by placing Eco-Boxes in high-traffic areas.
Architect Jacques Félix-Faure’s smart urban planning in 2022 European Green Capital Grenoble is influencing people’s lives and the environment; his high-efficiency building with a low carbon footprint is eight floors tall and made entirely out of wood.
The European Green Capital hosted a stand at the 5th Cities Forum in Torino, Italy from 16-17 March.
The Conference on "Cities on the frontline of the Energy crisis" is approaching. It will take place on March 30. Don't hesitate to sign up.
The Green Capital/Leaf Secretariat will be represented at the EU Green Week with a dedicated stand. Make EU Green Week 2023 your own – organise a partner event!
The Applicant City Workshop for the 2025 cycle took place on 8 March 2023 online.
Discover the 5th issue of the Green Cities Magazine
Sustainable fashion trends are on the rise. After climate change, leading textile businesses are embracing biodiversity as the next step in their sustainability journey. The Align project is holding its first webinar of this year on 22 February from 14-15.30h CET on “Biodiversity and natural capital accounting for the apparel sector”. Make sure you are part of the solution and help us transform the fashion, textiles and apparel industry into a sector that protects nature and restores biodiversity.
