The 2nd EU–AU Space Dialogue, taking place over two days, has brought together high-level representatives from Europe and Africa to advance cooperation in the space sector, underscoring the growing strategic importance of this partnership. The Dialogue is jointly led by European Commissioner for Defence Industry and Space, Andrius Kubilius, and H.E. African Union Commissioner Banyankimbona, […]
The Commission invests over €103 million in strategic European projects on the environment and climate
The European Commission is investing over€103 million in seven strategic projectsacross Europe with funding from the LIFE programme. These projects will help strengthen the EU’s prosperity, reinforce economic stability, food systems and environmental ecosystems, while improving public health and quality of life across the continent. The selected projects are located inFinland, France, Greece, the Netherlands, […]
Nearly half of EU Biodiversity Strategy measures now implemented to protect ecosystems.
The EU Biodiversity Strategy aims to put Europe’s biodiversity on the path to recovery by 2030, for the benefit of people, climate and the planet. Biodiversity and the services it provides support human life and wellbeing by regulating the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink, as well as providing people […]
EU targets restoration of at least 20% of its land and marine areas by 2030
The new law sets a target for the EU to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030 and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. The EU nature restoration law, agreed with member states, will restore degraded ecosystems in all member states, help achieve the EU’s climate and […]
Building the future of rural areas together
A vibrant tapestry of life and landscapes, Europe’s rural areas provide us with our food, homes, jobs, and essential ecosystems services. To ensure that rural areas can continue to play these essential roles, a European Commission communication sets out a long-term vision for the EU’s rural areas up to 2040. It identifies areas of action […]