The official account for @EU_Commission Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV). Rts and likes are not necessarily endorsements.
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EU Environment retweeted
Jun 12
Congratulations to LIFE OASIS, winner of the “Nature Intelligence & Measurement” category at the investor matchmaking event during #EUGreenWeek 2026!
Read more 👇
cinea.ec.europa.eu/news-even…
#LIFEProjects
#LIFEProgramme
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EU Environment retweeted
Europe is warming faster than any other continent. Adaptation is not keeping pace. New today: an interactive platform on extreme weather, a report on adaptation policies across 32 countries, and a briefing on small municipalities leading the way: eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/ne…
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EU Environment retweeted
Jun 11
The #NEBFestival2026 is on!💚
Join us on 12 June, 13:00–14:00, for the workshop: "Building the #NewEuropeanBauhaus from the #LIFEProgramme: 6 successful stories".
Meet #LIFEProjects BeWoodEN, Bauhausing, Panelka, BIG4LIFE, SeedNEB & BIOMATINE in person: lnkd.in/dF69wJbW
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Jun 10
We are stepping up action to boost Europe's bioeconomy! 📈🌱
Today, we are launching 3 initiatives complementary to the 🇪🇺 Bioeconomy Strategy and a call for expressions of interest to participate in the Bio-based Europe Alliance.
More 👉 link.europa.eu/q3Wq7k
#Bioeconomy
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EU Environment retweeted
The New European Bauhaus is our shared effort to tackle what matters most to our citizens.
Democracy.
Affordable housing.
The industries and infrastructures of the clean transition.
For a sustainable, inclusive and beautiful future for Europe ↓ x.com/i/broadcasts/1pJkOOoaO…
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EU Environment retweeted
Jun 10
Should environmental policy now be considered as part of Europe’s defence strategy?
My answer is simple: yes.
Yesterday, I was a guest on Euronews – The Europe Conversation, where this was one of the questions I was asked.
Watch the full episode here: euronews.com/my-europe/2026/…
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Jun 10
Can Europe restore nature and protect food security?
New research says yes! 🌽🦋
By using integrated spatial planning, the EU could improve conservation status for up to 42% of threatened species while still allowing farming and forestry areas to grow 👉 link.europa.eu/c4GXjQ
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Jun 9
Europe is melting 🥵🌡️
Cities heat up faster than surrounding areas due to the urban heat island effect.
Trees are a simple & effective solution as they:
🌿cool our streets by at least 5°C
🌿can absorb over 22kg of CO2 per year on average
🌿make cities healthier & more livable
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EU Environment retweeted
Iron and steel are at the heart of Europe’s industrial future. But how do we make them cleaner, smarter & more circular? ♻️
A new consultation is now open for 12 weeks, and you can respond in any EU language.
Have your say and send us your input!
👉 link.europa.eu/7kC7M9
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Jun 4
For their outstanding commitment to strengthening the leadership of Indigenous women in protecting the Amazon rainforest:
Paola Margarita Chindoy & the Amazonian Association of Indigenous Women wins the 2026 #ForOurPlanet award.
More: link.europa.eu/m9Dj9V
#EUGreenWeek
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Jun 4
📢 Youth views matter to us!
That is why we invited 13 young leaders from across the EU at the #EUGreenWeek 2026 to discuss how investments in nature can drive both environmental protection and economic resilience
Learn more 👉 link.europa.eu/MH74n8
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🎉Congratulations to the #LIFEAwards26 winners for:
🏆Nature & Biodiversity
🏆Circular Economy & Quality of Life
🏆Climate Action
🏆Citizens’ Prize
🏆Special Award
Learn more about what they do #ForOurPlanet, and for all of us 👉 link.europa.eu/K7nNw4
#EUGreenWeek
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EU Environment retweeted
#EUGreenWeek kicks off with @JessikaRoswall, setting the tone for a #NaturePositive economy 🌿
At the #UNBT booth, @UNIDO showcases Food Safety & Trade Facilitation in Somalia 🇸🇴
👉 Visit us to learn more and see you tomorrow
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EU Environment retweeted
Ahead of #COP17Armenia, #EUGreenWeek 2026 is casting a timely spotlight on the business case for investing in nature.
Businesses that thrive in harmony with nature are part of the whole-of-society push we need for the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework #KMGBF.
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Day 2 of making the business case for nature at #EUGreenWeek
Join us🟢LIVE for the keynote from eco-entrepreneur Louis De Jaeger and panel discussions on:
🌱Soil
🏙️Urban greening & urban development
🇷🇴Wild Romania
💡Green Skills Workshop
And much more 👉 link.europa.eu/khRPKB
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EU Environment retweeted
Excited for #EUGreenWeek in Brussels! 🇪🇺
@UNESCOEU @UNDPEU @UNIDO_Brussels @UNEP_Europe @IOMatEU @UNHumanRightsEU & @FAOBrussels showcase nature-positive projects & solutions to invest in nature & manage resources sustainably.
📍@UNinbrussels stand
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ALT UN team in the stand, including FAO, UNEP & UNESCO
ALT UN Team members, including UNIDO, UNESCO, OHCHR and UNEP
ALT Veronika Hunt Safrankova, in the front, being interviewed, with in the back the UN stand.
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EU Environment retweeted
The Ethics Advice Mechanism has published its Opinion on Valuing Nature, urging the EU to put sustainability at the centre policymaking.
As health, security, competitiveness, & social matters are now deeply connected, this is crucial for EU’s resilience: link.europa.eu/xhYhCP
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Jun 3
90% Europeans think that protecting biodiversity and nature is key for health, food security & economic prosperity - the Eurobarometer shows.
That's why, at #EUGreenWeek, we are exploring why investing in a nature-positive economy is crucial.
More 👉 link.europa.eu/VDdcPx
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Jun 3
The wait is finally over!
📢#EUGreenWeek is starting today!
Join 🟢LIVE policymakers, investors, farmers and civil society to learn why a nature-positive economy is key to 🇪🇺 prosperity, resilience and competitiveness - and why we should invest in it 👉 link.europa.eu/khRPKB
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Jun 2
Let that sink in – on #WorldPeatlandsDay 🌍
Peatlands store 5 times more carbon than forests alone.
The EU #NatureRestoration Regulation includes specific targets for restoring peatlands.
More 👉 link.europa.eu/hWYgKF
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