The rules are essential to ensure that water-based ecosystems are defended against the negative impacts of human activity. A Commission assessment published on Tuesday (4 February)...
But more needs to be done, as it is still above the agreed threshold value. The newly-published EU Coastline Macro Litter Trend report found that the amount of marine...
In 2023, private investment in climate change mitigation measures within the EU amounted to €95.3 billion, which corresponds to 0.55% of the EU’s gross domestic product (GDP). From 2005 to 2016, investment remained relatively...
The Commission has opened a series of calls for public feedback on four pieces of draft secondary legislation to implement the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), whose objective is...
Animal disease outbreaks in this past year should serve as a stark warning to all Europeans. There is a growing threat to Europe – not only...
The European Commission has launched a call for evidence to shape the European Oceans Pact, a political initiative that aims to promote sustainable ocean management and ensure the...
For decades, the Caspian Sea has been exploited for its vast natural resources, particularly oil and gas, while its delicate ecosystem has been pushed to the...