European environmental highlights by EEA

EEA's input to post-2010 biodiversity policy

Gülcin KARADENIZ — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:00:00 +0100

As a contribution to European debate on post-2010 vision and targets, the European Environment Agency (EEA) will enhance its support to policy makers by providing a detailed picture of the current state of biodiversity in Europe, as well as develop an information system for sharing knowledge on biodiversity across Europe.

COP15: outcomes and the way forward

Gülcin KARADENIZ — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:45:18 +0100

The United Nations Climate Change Conference held in Copenhagen ended on Saturday, 19 December 2009. The main outcome of the conference was a political agreement – known as the Copenhagen Accord – to cap the global temperature rise by committing to significant emission reductions and to raise funds to help the developing world address climate change.

Biodiversity is life. Biodiversity is our life.

Gülcin KARADENIZ — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 09:30:00 +0100

To celebrate the launch of the International Year of Biodiversity on 11 January, the European Environment Agency (EEA) is commencing a series of concise, thematic assessments of biodiversity. The first of these '10 messages for 2010' presents the interaction between climate change and biodiversity.

Bend the trend — every small act counts

Gülcin KARADENIZ — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:30:00 +0100

International business leaders, social organisers, Lapland's reindeer herders and the Netherlands' architects all have stories to tell about how climate change has affected them. The European Environment Agency is providing them a platform to make their voices and solutions heard. The Agency also invites everyone to pledge a small change in their lifestyle.

COP15 is on: let's talk climate change

Gülcin KARADENIZ — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 08:00:00 +0100

Governments, civil society and business representatives are convening in Copenhagen on 7–18 December for a United Nations conference on combating climate change. European Environment Agency will host several events and contribute to some of the many activities taking place around the city.

EEA kicks off public activities in the run-up to COP15

Gülcin KARADENIZ — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 09:00:00 +0200

On the occasion of Copenhagen Culture Night, the European Environment Agency (EEA) unveils today a webpage on its activities related to the international climate conference 'COP15'. The new webpage explains the EEA's role in the context of the international climate conference. It allows the public to explore the role of the EEA as leading European body providing authoritative information on the effects of climate change mitigation policies and the impacts of climate change.

EU set to miss 2010 air pollutant limits

Oscar Romero Sanchez — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 12:00:00 +0200

With 2010 now quickly approaching, updated emission estimates for that year show just 14 Member States expect to meet their respective 2010 air pollutant limits set under the EU National Emission Ceilings Directive (NEC Directive). A small group of Member States anticipates missing two or more of their legally-binding emission ceilings.

EEA joins forces with European Water Partnership

Gülcin KARADENIZ — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:00:00 +0200

The European Environment Agency and the European Water Partnership (EWP) announced today a new cooperation plan to improve water use in Europe. The first initiatives of the cooperation will be to develop a vision for sustainable water, raise awareness and strengthen information flows.

Best way to get around: bicycle, car or on foot?

Gülcin KARADENIZ — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:00:00 +0200

Every day, millions of Europeans make short trips to work, school or the shops. Their choice of how to reach their destination has a significant impact on the environment. During European Mobility Week from 16 to 22 September 2009, Europe will focus on sustainable mobility in urban areas. The European Environment Agency has tips to help you make your daily trips more environmentally friendly.

The Alps: Europe’s cherished but endangered mountains

Oscar Romero Sanchez — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:00:00 +0200

As the ‘water towers of Europe’, the Alps play a crucial role in sustaining the social and economic wellbeing of millions of people living in vast lowland areas. A complex and vulnerable ecosystem, they represent Europe’s central landmark.