👋 Five years ago, we said goodbye to plastic straws, cutlery, cotton buds and other single-use plastic items, to reduce pollution and help protect human health and the environment. Sustainable alternatives are the norm. No longer the exception. 🔗 link.europa.eu/9W99wQ

🏆We're proud to share the news that the European Climate Pact has been recognised with two awards at the European Ombudsman Awards for Good Administration! Read more ⬇️ climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and... #EUClimatePact #EOAward

Good air quality news 🌍 Most EU Member States are on track to meet their 2020–2029 emission reduction targets for key air pollutants. In 2024, 21 countries met commitments for all five pollutants (NH3, NMVOCs, NOx, PM2.5, SO2) — ammonia remains the main challenge: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...

Europe’s greenest cities for 2028 just got shortlisted! These cities are setting the pace on clean air, smart water use, climate action, biodiversity, circular economy and more! Winners of the #EUGreenCapital and Green Leaf Awards will be announced on 8 October! Learn more 👉 link.europa.eu/Dx3d8G

🌊 Sea surface temperatures off southern France and western Italy are running ~6°C above average. New Copernicus Marine Service data, mapped 29 June, also shows rising anomalies in the North Sea and Baltic. Track the trend: www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/... #MarineHeatwave #Copernicus

Chemical recycling = more products from recycled plastic! ♻️ Today, we adopted new rules for calculating, verifying, and reporting recycled content in PET bottles - including a methodology for calculating chemically recycled content 👉 link.europa.eu/KVp87C #CircularEconomy

Social media shapes how we see the world - and sometimes, it gets distorted. According to the latest EP Youth Survey, 44% of young Europeans say they were exposed to disinformation or fake news often or very often in the past seven days 👉 link.europa.eu/g9mmhr #SocialMediaDay 📱

Today is #DanubeDay 🌊 The Danube is Europe's 2nd longest river, flowing through 🔟 countries A lifeline for local wildlife & communities A flyway for migrating birds 🐦 Discover the Danube region with the #LIFEProject DANUBE FREE SKY Virtual Trail 👉 danubefreesky.eu/en/results/v...

A sobering thought as an extreme heat dome grips Europe, breaking records across the continent. Europe is warming at twice the global average. The summers we call extreme today might well become the norm tomorrow. The choices we make now decide how warm the future gets 🌍

Sunscreen is key to protect our skin and health - but: When we swim, shower, or even walk around beach towns, common ingredients like Oxybenzone and Octinoxate wash off. A chemical ticking time bomb for marine life 🌊⚠️ What's the alternative? Check out our video: 🎬 www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWfP...

Europe is enduring its second major heatwave in two months. 🌡️ This is why both mitigation and adaptation are important: cutting emissions to limit future warming, and preparing our communities, health systems and infrastructure for the heat that is already here.

📣Want to help shape the youth perspective on #COP31Türkiye? Applications open next week for the Youth Policy Dialogue in Brussels on 1 October 2026 with Commissioner @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu 🌍🇪🇺✨ 👋Stay tuned!🌍 #EUClimateAction

#EUGreenWeek knows no borders! 🌍 The 🇪🇺 flagship annual environment conference took place in 🇧🇪 Brussels - while over 200 Partner Events were organised all across Europe and beyond! Thank you all for helping us spread this year's EU Green Week messages across the world! 💚

🇪🇺 & 🇨🇳 together #ForOurPlanet At the 11th EU-China Environment Policy Dialogue in Brussels, EU and China reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation on key global environmental challenges ahead of #COP17 and other crucial global summits this year 👉 link.europa.eu/jfRJyN

The latest @EurobarometerEU shows: Europeans care about #EUBiodiversity The most widely recognised threat is air, soil and water pollution. Explore all survey findings: link.europa.eu/NmHyRg

🇱🇺 Happy National Day, Luxembourg! Did you know that Luxembourg was the first country in the world with free public transport? Small country, big climate ambition 🌍💚 Schéine Nationalfeierdag! ✨

What if data centres didn't just consume resources, but also gave something back? 🆕 research shows that the waste heat produced by data centres could be used for: 💧 water purification 🌫️ CO₂ capture potentially reducing the environmental footprint of AI. More 👉 link.europa.eu/wMRx8J #WaterWiseEU

Protecting biodiversity starts with understanding what puts it at risk. 🌿 A recent survey shows clear awareness of the main threats facing nature, from pollution to land-use change and infrastructure development.

Today, Commissioner @jessikaroswall.ec.europa.eu convenes a high-level roundtable on the multiple roles of water in a #CircularEconomy 💧♻️ Because building a #WaterWiseEU is essential for Europe's resilience, competitiveness, and strategic security. Learn more 👉 link.europa.eu/XyJtHt

I welcome today’s vote in the European Parliament on the End-of-Life Vehicles Regulation. Following the plenary vote, the text will proceed to Council finalisation and formal approval, followed by the signature of the act by the Parliament and the Council.

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: www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

Ласкаво просимо, Україно! Welcome, Ukraine! 🇺🇦 Ukraine has officially joined EEA and Eionet as a cooperating country — the eighth to do so, bringing our network to 40 countries across Europe: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...

What role does nuclear play in Europe's clean energy mix? ⚛️ There's a lot of noise around nuclear, but we choose to look at the facts. Read the article for the full breakdown 👇 energy.ec.europa.eu/news/5-thing...

Restoring land restores hope 🌱💚 On this #DesertificationAndDroughtDay, we call for 🌍 action at the @unccd.bsky.social #COP17 in Mongolia Because desertification, land degradation and droughts are global problems - and need a global response 👉 link.europa.eu/dBjPjK #United4Land

🌊🏊 Excellent news for European swimmers! Most EU bathing waters are clean, safe, and ready to enjoy! The latest 🇪🇺 bathing water report found that 85% of bathing sites achieved the highest “excellent” water quality rating, while 96% met the minimum standards 👉 link.europa.eu/G4tv4K

We depend on nature🌱 Accurate ecosystem monitoring is crucial for effective conservation & restoration. This @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu CORDIS Results Pack presents 12 EU-funded projects developing innovative technologies to improve biodiversity monitoring & assessment 👉 link.europa.eu/4Fc8nM

🌊 Oceans and 💧 water are vital for our lives, sustainability, competitiveness and security. That's why we need input from researchers, innovators, policymakers, and stakeholders for the future Ocean and Water R&I Strategy 👉 link.europa.eu/DrtqnT #WaterWiseEU

🌲 Europe's land carbon sink is shrinking. Fires, droughts, pests and harvesting have weakened EU forests over the last decade, leaving a projected gap of 40-55 Mt to the 2030 target. 🔗 climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/cl...

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: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...

Find your place in climate action 🌍 Start by talking about it💬, join local activities🌱, and connect with others🤝. Get inspired by the #EUClimatePact guide ⬇️ climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and... #MyWorldOurPlanet

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 - open until 31 July 2026! More 👉 link.europa.eu/q3Wq7k #Bioeconomy

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

Europe is melting 🥵🌡️ Cities heat up faster than surrounding areas due to the urban heat island effect. Trees are one of the simplest and most effective solutions as they: 🌿 cool our streets by at least 5°C 🌿 can absorb over 22kg of CO2 per year on average 🌿 make cities healthier and more livable

🌍 Did you know that the machinery and equipment sector account for 17% of Europe’s exports by value and uses 25–30% of the metals required to produce machinery and equipment? Curious to learn more? 🔗 Register: for our next #EUCircularTalk 📅 17 June | 🕙 14:00–16:00 CEST

🇸🇪 Happy National Day, Sweden! Net-zero target for 2045. Renewables dominating the grid. Cities built for sustainability. Sweden keeps setting the bar 🌍💚 Grattis på nationaldagen! ✨

Happy Constitution Day, Denmark! A country of hygge, wind & climate ambition 🌱 Did you know? 🌊 Offshore wind is transforming the energy system 🎯 Emissions are set to fall 70% by 2030 🌾 Denmark is the first country to introduce a tax on agricultural greenhouse gas emissions Glædelig Grundlovsdag!

🇱🇹 The EU has approved Lithuania's Social Climate Plan: €884 million to support vulnerable households and micro-enterprises through the clean transition! 🏠 40,000+ homes renovated 🚌 7,000+ electric vehicles 🚲 280 km of new bike lanes ➕ much more! 🔗 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

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

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: lnkd.in/e6m86eBY #EUGreenWeek

📢 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

🎉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

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

Over 90% of all 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

POV: your pedaling helps save the planet ✅ zero emissions ✅ skipped traffic ✅ arrived slightly sweaty but morally superior What kind of biker are you? happy #WorldBicycleDay 🌍

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

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

Moving away from animal testing for chemical safety assessments is not only more ethical - it's also more competitive! 🧪❌🐰 That's why we just published a roadmap with clear, tangible steps to ensure the transition to innovative non-animal approaches 👉 link.europa.eu/dtbH6k

EEA webinar - What will it take to scale up Europe's circular economy — and who will benefit? 🗓️ 04 June | 🕐 13:00 CET Register now: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/... #CircularEconomy #JustTransition #EEA #Sustainability #GreenFinance

We are making the business case for nature at #EUGreenWeek Bringing together innovators, policymakers, investors, farmers and civil society, EU Green Week 2026 is where environmental ambition meets economic reality. Follow 🟢 LIVE 👉 link.europa.eu/khRPKB

Our new viewer, part of the #Environment & #Health Atlas, shows that vulnerable & lower-income communities are often more exposed to environmental risks, worsening existing health & social inequalities. Knowing who is most affected is key to a healthier & fairer Europe More 👇