EU Environment

The official account for @EU_Commission Directorate-General for Environment (DG ENV). Rts and likes are not necessarily endorsements.

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

🐠 This fish just made it into the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™!

Lionfish are an Invasive Alien Species (IAS)

The #HorizonEU GuardIAS Project organised one of the largest lionfish tastings ever to explore how eating invasive species could help protect the Mediterranean.

[EU green research @EUgreenresearch]

Interested in green research and innovation? 🌱

Join us at the #HorizonEU Cluster 6 Info Days & Brokerage Event 2027!

Discover #EUfunding opportunities, get tips on preparing strong proposals, and find research partners.

Read more & register now 👉 https://t.co/Ftzg8FZDhQ

[Horizon Magazine @HorizonMagEU]

Nature’s allies offer farmers new weapons against crop pests.

How could beneficial insects and carefully selected natural compounds help reduce reliance on conventional pesticides?➡️ https://t.co/zx0wJk8Cep

#ResearchImpactEU #Science4EU

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

How can digital solutions help us manage water-related challenges? 🌧️

Digital technologies can help:
💧monitor water quality
💧detect leaks
💧improve wastewater treatment & filtration
💧identify vulnerabilities & anticipate risks

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/yMffHx8tSd

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

Follow the Building Water Resilience conference live on 12 November!

Listen to presentations and panel discussions on:
🔸The EU Water Resilience
🔸Ireland's path to water resilience
🔸Nature-based Solutions in the Irish Agricultural Landscapes

More ➡️ https://t.co/MmitZK9sky

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

🌧️ Flood prevention: beginner Vs advanced
Drains alone cannot make cities flood resilient:

🌿 Green spaces that absorb runoff
💧 Smart rainwater harvesting systems
📊 Better data for better planning

Learn more about it 👉 https://t.co/5XHqSUeLen

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

We're making products easier to repair🪛

Today, the @EU_Commission launched an Open Public Consultation and a Call for Evidence to support the preparation of future EU ecodesign requirements.

#HaveYourSay by 9 February 2027: https://t.co/RQXg80mw8z

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

Urban green spaces, parks, gardens, green roofs and tree-lined streets help make cities healthier, cooler and more biodiverse.

Small pollinators:
🌼 help plants reproduce
🌼 support urban biodiversity
🌼 make our cities greener and more resilient

More: https://t.co/9BVAr50cND

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

In 2024, every person in the EU generated an average of 35.9 kg of plastic packaging waste.

And only 15.3 kg was recycled.

Packaging represents nearly half of all marine litter.

Read more about the new EU packaging rules introduced this summer:

https://t.co/P2auWPF6Wn

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

We have launched the EU Framework for Climate Resilience!

It strengthens Europe’s ability to anticipate and manage climate risks, protect people and places, and prevent avoidable damage.

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/RwrgWONQbl

[LIFE Programme @LIFEProgramme]

What if water savings could be rewarded?

#LIFEProject Svolta Blu is developing a voluntary “blue credits” system to encourage businesses & citizens to save & protect water resources, supporting more sustainable water management in the Vicenza area. 🇮🇹

🔗https://t.co/8RdakoYGJb

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

🌱💶 New Friends of Credits for Nature and Biodiversity initiative launched at #COP17Armenia!

An informal, inclusive, government-led initiative thought to build international support for nature credits and strengthen cooperation on biodiversity finance 👉 https://t.co/8fZZrGfuLM

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

EU - UNEP renewed partnership #ForNature

Today at #COP17Armenia, 🇪🇺 Commissioner @JessikaRoswall and 🇺🇳 @UNEP Executive Director Inger Andersen signed an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), reinforcing mutual cooperation on environment 👉 https://t.co/yVU5FwGDH1

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

Garden-grown veggies bring all the people and biodiversity to the yard! 🥕🐝

A new study on urban gardens near Paris found that people who grow vegetables also tend to plant more flowers, which provide more resources for pollinators and wildlife.

More 👉 https://t.co/7AZOUEQOem

[EU EnvironmentAgency @EUEnvironment]

How do we turn nature restoration commitments into action?
At #COP17, the European Environment Agency and IUCN will bring together policymakers and experts to discuss how countries can move from global restoration targets to effective implementation.

[EU EnvironmentAgency @EUEnvironment]

How does noise pollution affect us? 🚗🔊
Transport noise can impact everyone, but children, older adults and people with existing health conditions may face greater health risks.

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

Have your say on bio-based plastics in packaging!

Your input will help us assess their environmental performance, availability, sustainability and potential to reduce our reliance on imported fossil resources.

Make your voice heard by 13 January 2027:
https://t.co/WnasOF5tMW

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

Nature loss comes with a pretty hefty bill 💶

Invasive alien species threaten not only biodiversity, but also agriculture, forestry and fishery on which we rely for food and infrastructure.

Learn why it is important to invest in prevention 👉 https://t.co/vlMt24Xas7

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

Today, we are launching the EU Bio-based Europe Alliance! 🌱

Over 100 stakeholders have already joined, bringing together
🔸buyers
🔸suppliers &
🔸national & regional authorities
committed to accelerating the uptake of European bio-based solutions.

👉 https://t.co/G3uvUCB9Cb

[EU Environment @EU_ENV]

€390 million for a greener Europe 💚 🇪🇺

We are investing in 135 new projects through the @LIFEProgramme to:
🏞️ protect biodiversity
🌍 tackle climate change
⚡️ power up Europe’s clean energy transition.

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/Ecsvjishcc