📢 The EU #NatureRestoration Law entered into force! The law requires to put in place restoration measures to achieve good condition of habitats on land and at sea. Now EU Countries will have to: 🏞 restore at least 20% of EU land and sea areas by 2030, and all areas in need of restoration by 2050 📜 develop national restoration plans 🇪🇺 submit a draft plan to the Commission within 2 years, setting out milestones for 2030, 2040 and 2050 This is a key instrument to #RestoreNature, reach climate neutrality by 2050 & guarantee food security for all. Learn more 👉 https://europa.eu/!nXwqD3 #NRL
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The European Commission Directorates-General for Environment (DG ENV) and Climate Action (DG CLIMA) bring you all the latest news on EU actions and policies to restore and protect our environment, and to fight climate change.
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More than 30% of the EU's environmental footprint comes from buildings 🏡🏨🏫 The sector ranks 1st in terms of environmental impact according to the latest European Environment Agency's report. However, it’s not too late to paint our towns green! ⚒️ Renovating existing buildings with sustainable materials while improving climate resilience and working with nature are key. Read the full report to learn more about the solutions needed to green the buildings in Europe 👉 https://europa.eu/!brHdv7
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#BackToSchool, back to business for Brussels as well this September with: 🇪🇺 A new mandate and college in sight 🏞️ The #NatureRestoration Law entering into force 💧 The 1st UN Special Envoy on Water appointed 🐯 The Iberian Lynx rebounding thanks to #LIFEProgramme and much more 👉 https://europa.eu/!bdCtkX
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Last call: lead climate action in your network with behavioural science tips from the #EUClimatePact 🌱 On 📅 1 October, join experts at the first EU Climate Action Academy webinar as they show you how to: 🔸 influence sustainable behaviour 🔸 connect and inspire friends & family to act for the climate Book your place now 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dhEvCqJa #MyWorldOurPlanet
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Today is the International Day of Awareness of #FoodLoss & #FoodWaste What's the environmental impact of food waste? Here are a few numbers: 1️⃣ Greenhouse gas emissions: food waste generates 252 million tonnes of CO2, contributing to 16% of the total GHG impact of the EU food system 2️⃣ Water usage: 342 billion cubic meters of water, equivalent to about 137 million Olympic-sized swimming pools, are used to produce food that goes to waste 3️⃣ Land usage: 30% of global agricultural land is used to produce food that gets wasted By reducing food waste, we fight climate change, we preserve precious resources, and we significantly increase the space #ForNature and biodiversity - All this without any cost. Learn more 👉 https://europa.eu/!VR4XnQ #FWLDay #ZeroWaste #IDAFLW © ✏️ Gatis Šļūka
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How do we achieve our 2050 climate neutrality targets? 🎯 By supporting and creating the right conditions for cleantech companies to grow! That's why the #InnovationFund is planning a second auction to support renewable hydrogen production in Europe! After the success of our first auction,the new auction will meet the growing market demand with an increased budget of €1.2 billion funded by EU ETS revenues. In collaboration with industry and stakeholders, we have finalised the Terms & Conditions for the #IF24Auction. Updates include a budget basket for projects with off-takers in the maritime sector 🚢 and new resilience-related requirements 🏭 We encourage you to carefully review the new T&Cs and start preparing your application now! https://lnkd.in/dpPcFWdj #EuropeanHydrogenBank #EUfunds #EUETS #EUindustry #competitivness #maritime #hydrogen
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Enjoy #WorldTourismDay 🗺🧳 in one of the 700 #EUEcolabel-certified sustainable tourist accommodations! They guarantee optimised environmental management and reduced ✅ energy consumption & CO2 emissions ✅ water consumption ✅ use of chemicals & pesticides ✅ waste generation – including food waste ✅ transport emissions Good #ForOurPlanet and for you 👉 https://europa.eu/!3xqmrT
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The 🇪🇺 is helping Member States prepare their Social Climate Plans, ensuring that vulnerable groups are supported during the #GreenTransition by the future 🇪🇺 Social Climate Fund. To this end, stakeholders and experts joined EU Member States and the European Commission for an EU-wide stakeholder event to discuss the preparation of the Social Climate Plans. This kick-starts stakeholder engagement activities for our multicountry support, under the Technical Support Instrument, to 10 Member States 🇧🇪🇨🇿🇩🇰🇬🇷🇫🇮🇭🇷🇱🇻🇱🇹🇷🇴🇸🇰 in drafting their national plans. Find out more 🔽 europa.eu/!pF3R4N Learn more about the 🇪🇺 Social Climate Fund 🔽 europa.eu/!QQFWvh #ClimateJustice #SocialClimateFund
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Find how to effectively influence climate-conscious decisions and behavioural change with the EU Climate Action Academy’s first webinar 💻🌍 Brought to you by the #EUClimatePact, this webinar will help you gain knowledge on how to connect and inspire people from your network to act for climate. Register today 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dhEvCqJa #MyWorldOurPlanet
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Happy #WorldEnvironmentalHealthDay 💚 Healthy soils = healthy humans Children often playing on healthy forest soils have stronger immune systems 💪🩺 and that's no coincidence! Penicillin stems from a 🌱 soil fungus, and soil bacteria have been used in the development of new antibiotics. The health of the planet is closely linked with human and animal health. If one is affected, everyone is affected. Learn more 👉 https://europa.eu/!BFpxGK #SaveSoil #EUSoil