Launched by the European Environment Agency (EEA) the photo competition “Urban Treasures” invites you to capture the essence of our cities and towns through inspiring moments for a more sustainable tomorrow. Participants can submit photographs depicting any of the following three categories: Wildlife in the city Charming Neighbourhoods Green at heart Eligibility EU citizens, citizens of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, […]
3 European cities show how art and culture can contribute to beautiful, sustainable and inclusive neighbourhoods
Three European cities show how art and culture can contribute to creating beautiful, sustainable and inclusive neighbourhoods. Stadhouderskade, a bustling and congested avenue in Amsterdam, is being transformed into a green and sustainable haven for people and animals. The transformation of this urban artery, initiated by the Green Mile Foundation consortium, is being assisted by […]
Council and Parliament agree new rules to restore and preserve nature in the EU
The Council presidency and European Parliament representatives reached a provisional political agreement on a regulation on nature restoration. The proposal aims to put measures in place to restore at least 20% of the EU’s land and sea areas by 2030, and all ecosystems in need of restoration by 2050. It sets specific, legally binding targets […]
European Commission publishes new tools for anticipating and adapting to the sectoral consequences of droughts
In recent years, droughts have significantly affected regions across the EU. However, accurate assessment and quantification of drought risks and their impacts had remained challenging due to the complex nature of these events. Droughts cannot be easily defined or predicted: they develop gradually, can occur outside of seasonal patterns, and may persist over extended periods. […]
LIFE Programme: Circular Economy, resources from Waste, Air, Water, Soil, Noise, Chemicals, Bauhaus
Objective The aim is to facilitate the transition toward a sustainable, circular, toxic-free, energy-efficient/climate-resilient economy and toward a toxic-free environment as well as to protect, restore and improve the quality of the environment. The specific objective is to cover one or more of the following topics as fully defined in section 2 of the Call document: Circular Economy […]
LIFE Programme: Nature and Biodiversity
Objective To contribute to European Union objectives for the protection, maintenance and restoration of the Union’s natural capital in its marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. Scope The present Call topic targets Standard Action Projects (SAP) aimed at achieving the objectives of the LIFE Nature and Biodiversity sub-programme by supporting the development, implementation, monitoring and enforcement […]
COP15: historic global deal for nature and people
At the UN Biodiversity conference COP15 in Montréal, Canada, the EU joined 195 countries in the historic Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework. This framework contains global goals and targets aiming to protect and restore nature for current and future generations, ensure its sustainable use as well as spur investments for a green global economy. Together with […]
LIFE: Nature and Biodiversity
Objective To contribute to European Union objectives for the protection, maintenance and restoration of the Union’s natural capital in its marine, freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. Scope The present Call topic targets Standard Action Projects (SAP) aimed at achieving the objectives of the LIFE Nature and Biodiversity sub-programme by supporting the development, implementation, monitoring and enforcement […]
LIFE: Nature Governance
Objective To contribute to the protection of nature and biodiversity by: Supporting nature and biodiversity policy and legislation compliance assurance, and/or Promoting effective public participation and access to justice in nature and biodiversity policy and legislation-related matters. Scope The present Call topic targets Standard Action Projects (SAP) aimed at achieving the objectives of the LIFE […]