17 circularity actions. Nearly 1 billion tonnes of CO₂ avoided. 19% less pressure on biodiversity. 25% fewer fine particle emissions. New EEA assessments show a circular EU economy delivers for the environment: eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...

Europe is warming more than twice as fast as the global average 🌍 According to the European State of the Climate Report 2025 by @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social, Europe has already warmed by ~2.5°C since pre-industrial times, versus ~1.4°C globally. 🔗 Read more: climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2025/w...

Freedom of expression, academic freedom, and creative liberty should never be taken for granted. In the EU, you have the space to speak up #ForOurPlanet and #ProtectWhatMatters to you - without having to shrink who you are. Learn more 👉 link.europa.eu/RmRmfc

Heat rising. Floods. Stronger storms. The planet’s signals are everywhere. But so is change. Clean energy is scaling. Nature is being restored. The solutions are here. Join us #NowForClimate:https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/#NowForClimate #WorldEnvironmentDay

It's almost that time of the year again... It's almost #Natura2000Day! Why not celebrating it by joining BioBlitz events in #Natura2000 areas? Learn more about it and discover how - and where - to join in 👉 link.europa.eu/kV3Yxc © 🖼️ @karikaturalv.bsky.social

That’s a wrap! A full day of exchanges on the future of the EU ETS, with stakeholders sharing key perspectives on competitiveness, decarbonisation and investment. The discussion will feed into the upcoming ETS review, ensuring the ETS remains a strong driver of innovation and clean growth.

We are reviewing the Birds and Habitats Directives to ensure they drive both biodiversity and economic resilience. 📢 Citizens and stakeholders: Help us ensure EU nature policy remains robust and fit for the future. #EUHaveYourSay by 4 August 2026 👉 link.europa.eu/J7JvhJ

It's International #PlantHealthDay — this is your reminder to care for the plants that quietly care for us every day. Plants provide 80% of the food we consume and produce 98% of the oxygen we breathe. Yet up to 40% of crops are lost every year due to pests and diseases.

Unlock Europe’s bioeconomy potential 🌱📈 Join the new Investment Deployment Group - a new platform designed to accelerate funding for sustainable, bio-based innovation! Public and private stakeholders can express their interest by 📅 17 May 👉 link.europa.eu/QDwb3y

Climate information online = not always what it seems 👀 From viral claims to AI posts, disinformation spreads fast. 📢EU Climate Action Academy webinars on 19 May & 16 June show how to spot and tackle it. ➡️https://climate-pact.europa.eu/eu-climate-action-academy_en#upcoming-events #EUClimatePact

Are you working on a biodiversity or nature restoration project? On 19 May, join the #GreenAssist info session to: 🌱Hear about the Roadmap towards Nature Credits 💡Learn how Green Assist can help your project 📊Discover real examples and practical insights Register 👉 link.europa.eu/qrhQj7

📢 Stronger rules for cleaner and healthy 🇪🇺 water enter into force today, with: 🔹New harmful substances covered 🔹For the 1st time, focus on microplastics, antimicrobial resistance & sensitive groundwater ecosystems 🔹Smarter monitoring tools 🔹Effect-based monitoring More 👉 link.europa.eu/9jYKwk

📢 1 day to go Join online the High-Level Stakeholder Roundtable on the EU ETS Review on 12 May. 🎥 Follow via livestream and contribute to the conversation afterwards. 📅 12 May | 09:30–17:15 (CEST) 🔗 climate.ec.europa.eu/citizens-sta...

Here’s to unity, peace and a healthy planet. Happy #EuropeDay 2026

Climate change is reshaping Europe. From protecting vineyards from drought in Italy to the push for clean hydrogen in Poland’s industrial sector. Reliable information on what climate action truly means is crucial to make real progress. #ClimateFactsMatter

The Commission has selected 9 hydrogen production projects in 7 countries to receive close to €1.1 billion in funding via the #InnovationFund 2025 Hydrogen Auction! Read more ➡️ ec.europa.eu/commission/p... Check out the graphs below ⬇️

Ladybirds might be your garden’s best ally. These tiny red beetles feed on aphids and other harmful insects that damage your plants, acting as a natural, chemical-free form of pest control. More: link.europa.eu/9V7vT9 Small actions. Big impact #ForOurPlanet

💸 Who funds climate resilience, and how? Join us online tomorrow to discuss this at the 'Finance for Resilience' Conference, organised by the @eui-eu.bsky.social in Florence, as part of EUI Climate Week 2026. 📆 7 May 2026, 08:45 - 15:00 (CEST) 🔗 www.eui.eu/events?id=58...

40% of those #LIFEProjects support SMEs in clean technology and the circular economy 🌱 ♻️ Europe’s green competitiveness flourishes with LIFE! More key figures: 🔹 €4B+ invested in green innovation (2014–2023) 🔹 1871 projects and investments supported Read our new brochure: link.europa.eu/9MNhgT

This week, Commissioners @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu & Glenn Micallef will meet 17 young Europeans for a Youth Policy Dialogue on climate resilience. On the agenda: health, food systems, infrastructure and youth inclusion. Because young people belong in the room💚 🔗 youth.europa.eu/events/youth...

📢 Follow online: High-Level Stakeholder Roundtable on the EU ETS Review 📅 12 May 2026 | 09:30–17:15 This event brings together key voices to shape the future of the EU ETS, driving competitiveness, innovation, and decarbonisation. 🔗 More info & livestream: climate.ec.europa.eu/citizens-sta...

From food forests to rewilding to youth clean-ups 🌱 Climate Action Days show how people across Europe are taking action for nature, communities and the future. Find an event near you ⤵️ climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and... #MyWorldOurPlanet #EUClimatePact

What motivates pollinator protection? 🐝 Food production is one reason, but not the only one! Research shows stakeholders support pollinator protection for ethical, ecological and societal reasons. Read more 👉 link.europa.eu/HwRXQV #EUPollinators

But which batteries should be exempt? 🔋 Under the EU’s Batteries Regulation, portable batteries in products sold in the EU must generally be removable & replaceable by consumers. We are seeking views on additional exemptions and on the draft legislation by 26 May 👉 link.europa.eu/pJvqbm

A relationship we all needed to end: the one with lightweight plastic carrier bags 💔 Over a decade ago, the EU started moving on, with the entrance into force of the Plastic Bags Directive. Choose reusable. Help #BeatPlasticPollution More 👉 link.europa.eu/9TdGhC

📢 Don't forget to register for the 2026 Cleantech Conference in Brussels! Join us on 19 May to connect with key players from across Europe’s innovation ecosystem and help shape the future of clean industry⚡ Secure your spot 👉 cinea.ec.europa.eu/programmes/i...

🌡️ The European State of the Climate report is out, highlighting growing risks. Rapid warming is exposing Europe to increasing climate impacts for people and ecosystems. #CopernicusEU data provide key insights to guide policy and decision-making. 🔗 climate.copernicus.eu/esotc/2025

Who will be the #EUGreenCapital 2028? 💚 1⃣7⃣ eligible cities are applying for the European Green Capital Award 1⃣0⃣ eligible cities are competing for the European Green Leaf Award Learn more 👉 link.europa.eu/rwBNcD

#EUGreenWeek 2026 - where environmental ambition meets economic reality! At this year's conference, we will explore how nature-positive models work in practice, focusing on: 🚜farming 🌱soil health 🏙️greening cities 📈innovative financing Register now to join online or in person👉 link.europa.eu/khRPKB

Happy King’s Day, Netherlands! A country of bikes, water and steady climate progress 🌍 Did you know? 🚲 22.8M bikes for 17M people ⛰️ Highest point: 321m 🌱 Forests & moors stabilising, plus lots of wetlands Fijne Koningsdag! 🧡

The 2025 #InnovationFund call for Net-Zero Technologies received 358 applications! €2.9 billion in #EUETS revenues are available to support the deployment of innovative net-zero technologies. Stay tuned for more info! #IF25NZT

What if upgrading your phone didn’t mean replacing it? 📱 Modular smartphones allow users to swap or repair individual components, helping extend device life and reduce e-waste. Learn more about it 👉 link.europa.eu/47tMQ7 #CircularEconomy

The Petersberg Climate Dialogue was extremely successful! Huge thanks to all Ministers and 🇩🇪 Minister Schneider. If you missed my intervention, please read it here 👉🏻 ec.europa.eu/commission/p...

Do you have an idea to make Europe greener? 🌍🌱 €601.5M in EU funding is now available through the #LIFEProgramme. Nature, environment, climate, energy – don’t miss this chance to bring LIFE to your project. Your project. Europe’s future.🌿👉 link.europa.eu/bCMqf8 #EULIFE26

🔁Europe’s circular economy ambition is clear. The investment gap is not. Launched today in Brussels, our joint study with @ec.europa.eu highlights where funding still falls short as the EU moves towards a Circular Economy Act ⤵️ 🔗 go.eib.org/CircularEconomy

Young Europeans are shaping the Circular Economy Act at the #CEStakeholderEU Annual Conference 2026, asking for: ♻️Affordability ♻️Design for longevity ♻️Producer accountability ♻️Green jobs ♻️Education For a #CircularEconomy that works for everyone 👉 link.europa.eu/VqGXnj

⚡ Almost half of EU electricity came from renewables in 2025! Of those renewables: 🌬️ Wind: 37.5% ☀️ Solar: 27.5% (+24.6% vs 2024) 💧 Hydro: 25.9% Nearly half is progress. Now let's go further. 🎯 🔗 ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/...

One planet. No backup plan. Happy #EarthDay 🌍 The time to act is now — for cleaner energy, healthier ecosystems, and a future worth inheriting.

Climate risks are intensifying across Europe, bringing more droughts, wildfires and floods. But there’s hope: solutions developed in one region can help others facing similar challenges. 🔗 Read more: projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-m...

Our planet is sending us a clear signal. From climate change to deforestation and land-use change, the pressures on our planet are growing. On #EarthDay and every day, the world must accelerate its shift to a sustainable economy, one that works for both people and the planet.

The #ECESP Annual Conference 2026 is starting, tackling key questions for a competitive, fair circular Europe: ♻️ #CircularEconomyAct ♻️ #CircularEconomy in the #SingleMarket ♻️ Global dimension of circularity ♻️ Financing circularity ♻️ Youth perspectives 🎥 Watch it live: bit.ly/ECESP26

Turning Europe’s circular ambitions into reality depends on making it people-focused, making sure EU rules work for business & citizens alike according to two briefings out today. 🔗https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/news/creating-win-win-for-business-and-people-key-to-success-of-circular-economy

Happy #EarthDay! 🌍 Across Europe, 80% of habitats are in poor condition, and around the world, up to one million species are at risk. So we are launching our #ForOurPlanet campaign 2026 — and this year, it’s all about nature restoration. Small actions. Big impact. More: lnkd.in/ejyGKZfB

🌍 Milestone: the EU has cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% since 1990. Emissions fell a further 3% between 2023 and 2024, driven by renewables, energy efficiency and EU climate policy. Road transport and weakening forest sinks remain key challenges. 🔗 www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...

How can Europe strengthen its access to secondary raw materials and accelerate the transition to a competitive #CircularEconomy? Join the final stakeholder workshop on the upcoming Circular Economy Act to find out! 🗓️ Register by 24 April to participate online 👉 link.europa.eu/pVrDrf

Around 700 million unused phones - almost 2 devices for every person in the EU - are gathering dust in 🇪🇺 households. 📱 Old broken phones are full of valuable materials that can only be reused if disposed properly. Yet the collection rate is reported to be < 5% Have you recycled your old phone?

How much a tree is really worth? 🌳 From providing wood to build our homes & furniture, to preventing floods, protecting from wind, reducing urban heat and supporting wildlife - trees deliver incredibly valuable services for us and our planet. More 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjNS... #3BillionTrees

🌱 Turning Europe’s nature restoration ambitions into action The EEA has opened the official portal for reporting the draft National Restoration Plans in Reportnet 3, the one-stop digital platform for all EEA’s environmental and climate reporting. Check it out👇

📢 New case study: Carbon capture, utilisation & storage This new case study spotlights 4 Horizon Europe projects - Eastern Lights, AURORA, Carbon4Minerals & CaLby2030 - advancing industrial carbon management on the path to climate neutrality by 2050 🎯 🔗 Read more: op.europa.eu/en/publicati...

A circular plastics economy starts with safer materials. ♻️ A new database maps over 16,000 chemicals used in plastics. More than 25% are hazardous. Better data is key to building a non-toxic circular plastics economy. Learn more 👉 link.europa.eu/XBQdHM #CircularEconomy #BeatPlasticPollution