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Hans Bruyninckx selected as new EEA Executive Director to take office 1 June 2013

Belgian Professor Hans Bruyninckx has been selected by the EEA Management Board as the EEA Executive Director to take office from 1 June 2013. A formal offer of appointment will be made after all procedures have been finalised. More information

Professor Jacqueline McGlade, the EEA Executive Director, will be in office until 31 May 2013.

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Title	Description	Effective Date	Item Type
Avoiding harmful ozone pollution this summer	High summer temperatures combined with air pollution can cause ground-level ozone to form, which has serious effects on health, especially for older people or c...	2012-08-09T15:30:00+02:00	Highlight
EEA seeks five new members of its Scientific Committee	The European Environment Agency (EEA) is looking for scientists interested in becoming members of its Scientific Committee. The Scientific Committee supports th...	2012-08-03T16:00:00+01:00	Highlight
Deputy Director Gordon McInnes retires after 20 years at the EEA	Gordon McInnes retired from the European Environment Agency (EEA) yesterday. He has worked at the EEA and its predecessor, the Commission’s Task Force, since ...	2012-08-01T16:30:00+02:00	Highlight
Eleven Member States exceed air emissions limits under LRTAP Convention	Emissions of most air pollutants have fallen over the last two decades in Europe. But many Member States have exceeded internationally-agreed pollutant limits s...	2012-07-30T11:00:00+01:00	Highlight
ECRINS map project pinpoints water information in Europe	Europe’s freshwater supplies are under pressure. To improve the understanding and management of water resources, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has cre...	2012-07-18T00:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Sahara dust, sea spray and fires contribute to bad air quality	Human activities are the main cause of poor air quality, but natural sources of air pollution also play a role. A new report from the European Environment Agenc...	2012-07-11T11:00:00+01:00	Highlight
Copenhagen beats Bristol and Frankfurt to win European Green Capital 2014	The city of Copenhagen in Denmark has won the European Green Capital Award for 2014, fending off strong competition from two other finalists, Bristol in England...	2012-06-29T21:00:00+01:00	Highlight
Nitrogen oxide emissions still a major problem in Europe	Air pollution emitted from sources such as traffic, industry and households is still above internationally agreed limits in many European countries, according t...	2012-06-28T13:30:00+01:00	Highlight
Rio+20 agreement - a modest step in the right direction	At last week’s Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, delegates did not agree to any ambitious treaties or deadlines for dealing with pressing issues such as climate...	2012-06-27T10:05:00+02:00	Highlight
New cars sold in 2011 were 3.3 % more fuel efficient than those sold in 2010	Europeans are buying cars that are more efficient. Average carbon dioxide emissions per kilometre continue to fall in Europe, according to preliminary figures r...	2012-06-20T10:45:00+01:00	Highlight
Rio+20 – time to rethink the way we use natural resources	This week the Rio de Janeiro summit on sustainable development will open. Rio+20 is an opportunity to look back at changes in our environment since the first Ea...	2012-06-18T15:00:00+02:00	Highlight
European consumption still highly unsustainable, despite efficiency gains	Humanity’s growing appetite for bigger houses, overseas travel, food and consumer goods is the main cause of our most pressing environmental problems, accordi...	2012-06-14T13:30:00+01:00	Highlight
Europe's demand for resources reaching far beyond its borders	Demand for materials is so intense that between 20 and 30 % of the resources we use in Europe are now imported. With the boom in international trade, EU consump...	2012-06-07T10:00:00+02:00	Highlight
World remains on unsustainable path – UNEP report on eve of Rio+20 Summit	The world continues to speed down an unsustainable path despite over 500 internationally agreed goals and objectives to support the sustainable management of th...	2012-06-06T15:30:00+02:00	Highlight
Building the future we want – new report launched on World Environment Day	While much of Europe is still suffering the effects of economic recession, a new report argues that efforts to increase prosperity should not damage the environ...	2012-06-05T10:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Higher EU greenhouse gas emissions in 2010 due to economic recovery and cold winter	Greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2010, as a result of both economic recovery in many countries after the 2009 recession and a colder winter. Nonetheless, e...	2012-05-29T23:00:00+01:00	Press Release
Clean water at majority of EU holiday destinations	Good news if you're planning a beach holiday in Europe this summer: 92.1 % of bathing waters in the European Union now meet the minimum water quality standards ...	2012-05-23T11:00:00+01:00	Press Release
Do we live in a 'green economy'? New report assesses progress in Europe	Despite progress in some areas, Europe must do more to create the 'green economy' needed for the continent to become sustainable, according to a new report from...	2012-05-16T12:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Europe's future depends on cities resilient to climate change	Around three quarters of Europeans live in cities. Most of Europe's wealth is generated in cities, and urban areas are particularly at risk due to climate chang...	2012-05-14T11:00:00+02:00	Press Release
Increase in cancers and fertility problems may be caused by household chemicals and pharmaceuticals	Chemicals which disrupt the hormone system – also known as 'endocrine disrupting chemicals' (EDCs) – may be a contributing factor behind the significant inc...	2012-05-10T15:00:00+02:00	Press Release
Water: how can we account for our most vital resource?	The world is entering a period of growing water scarcity: by 2030, global demand for fresh water could outstrip supply by more than 40 % if water is used in the...	2012-05-10T11:20:00+02:00	Highlight
Generation ’92 video competition: And the winners are...	After lengthy deliberations, the winners of the Generation ’92 video competition have been decided. The video competition from the European Environment Agency...	2012-05-09T10:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Rio 2012 is an opportunity to move towards a green economy	In less than two months, world leaders will gather in Rio de Janeiro for the UN Conference on Sustainable Development. It is 20 years since the last Rio confere...	2012-04-30T15:40:00+02:00	Highlight
Creating a quiet environment	Do you know someone who is doing something to create a healthy soundscape in your working environment, neighbourhood or municipality—implementing innovative s...	2012-04-25T12:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Vote for your favourite video in our competition!	Twenty years ago, governments from around the world met in Rio de Janeiro to discuss sustainable development, and created some of the most far-reaching environm...	2012-04-20T15:30:00+02:00	Highlight
What money can't buy - UN discusses happiness as a measure of progress	The world needs to move away from measuring success in purely economic terms, and should instead consider other criteria, including distribution of resources, s...	2012-04-04T17:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Major new website to assist with climate change adaptation in Europe	Climate change is already evident in Europe. Across the continent, policy makers are starting to respond to current and future impacts and risks associated with...	2012-03-23T13:00:00+02:00	Highlight
More effort needed to reduce summer ozone	Ground level ozone causes health problems, decreases crop yields and damages the environment. Ozone levels exceeding certain targets in Europe were less frequen...	2012-03-19T11:00:00+01:00	Highlight
Unsustainable consumption – the mother of all environmental issues?	Consumption of products and services impacts the environment in many different ways. For example, the things we buy contribute, directly or indirectly through t...	2012-03-15T10:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Europe needs to use water more efficiently	Europe needs to redouble efforts in using water more efficiently to avoid undermining its economy, according to a new report from the European Environment Agenc...	2012-03-13T13:00:00+01:00	Press Release
Air pollutant emission limits exceeded in twelve EU Member States	Twelve Member States exceeded one or more of the emission limits set by the EU National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive, according to recent official data for...	2012-02-22T14:00:00+01:00	Highlight
Soil protection critical for Europe's economy and ecosystems	Soil is one of the planet's invaluable resources but continues to be degraded in Europe. Together, the mineral particles, water, air, organic matter, and living...	2012-02-14T12:00:00+01:00	Highlight
Vacancy notice now published for EEA Executive Director - to take office June 2013	The EEA has a key role in providing the knowledge base to help the European Commission, European Parliament, EU Member States and other EEA member and cooperat...	2012-02-10T15:45:00+01:00	Highlight
Youth video competition: share your vision of a sustainable future and win cash prizes	What is your vision for sustainable living in 20 years' time? Competition "Generation '92" offers the opportunity for young Europeans born in 1991, 1992 or 1993...	2012-02-09T12:00:00+02:00	Press Release
Greenland’s Health Ministry signs cooperation agreement with EEA	The Ministry of Health in Greenland has signed an agreement with the European Environment Agency (EEA). The two organisations committed to exchange personnel, a...	2012-01-13T16:15:00+02:00	Highlight
Environmental tax reform: increasing individual incomes and boosting innovation	European governments could simultaneously reduce income tax, increase innovation and cut pollution by introducing well-targeted environmental taxes and recyclin...	2012-01-09T12:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Economic growth must be decoupled from environmental harm – the EEA evaluates findings from 2011	Europe’s impact on the environment is still very much linked to the economy. This message was clear in many of the reports and datasets published by the Europ...	2011-12-21T13:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Most carmakers must further improve carbon efficiency by 2015	Several carmakers need to make their fleets even more carbon-efficient in order to meet 2012 carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions target, according to updated data pu...	2011-12-20T11:00:00+01:00	Highlight
COP17 climate talks: Mapping the way towards a legal framework by 2015	A new way forward has been agreed upon in Durban, South Africa, after two weeks of climate change negotiations. The European Union welcomed the agreement from t...	2011-12-19T16:05:00+02:00	Highlight
Global initiative for sharing information takes off at Eye on Earth Summit	At the Eye on Earth summit in Abu Dhabi this week, many different global and national organisations committed to contributing large volumes of environmental dat...	2011-12-16T18:10:00+02:00	Highlight
Homes responsible for one quarter of European greenhouse emissions from energy	Home energy use is responsible overall for 25 % of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions in the European Union (EU), according to a new analysis from the Euro...	2011-12-15T11:30:00+01:00	Highlight
New Eye on Earth global mapping and information service now live	A new global web service allowing users to create maps and visualise data on environmental issues is now live. The new Eye on Earth global public information se...	2011-12-13T11:00:00+01:00	Press Release
Recycling industry can boost the European economy	Recycling has multiple benefits for many areas of the economy – providing raw materials, creating jobs and encouraging business opportunities and innovation. ...	2011-12-05T16:15:00+01:00	Highlight
Noise levels across Europe now mapped by new EEA application	European citizens will soon be able to access and upload data on noise levels in their area, thanks to a new application on the Eye on Earth online map service....	2011-12-01T15:45:00+02:00	Highlight
Huge renewable energy growth this decade, if EU countries meet projections	Offshore wind energy capacity in Europe is projected to increase 17-fold between 2010 and 2020, while newer renewable technologies such as concentrated solar po...	2011-11-28T12:00:00+01:00	Highlight
Industrial air pollution cost Europe up to €169 billion in 2009, EEA reveals	Air pollution from the 10,000 largest polluting facilities in Europe cost citizens between € 102 and 169 billion in 2009. This was one of the findings of a ne...	2011-11-24T08:00:00+01:00	Press Release
New IPCC report addresses risks of extreme events and disasters	It is "virtually certain" that warm weather extreme events will become more frequent this century, according to a new summary report published by the Intergover...	2011-11-23T11:30:00+02:00	Highlight
Carbon capture and storage could also impact air pollution	Carbon capture and storage (CCS) involves capturing carbon dioxide released by power stations and other industrial sources, and burying it deep underground. But...	2011-11-17T18:10:00+01:00	Highlight
European transport sector must be ambitious to meet targets	Emissions of many pollutants from transport fell in 2009. But this reduction may only be a temporary effect of the economic downturn, according to the latest an...	2011-11-10T08:00:00+01:00	Press Release
Ozone and particulates most serious air quality problems in Europe	Air quality in Europe has improved between 1990 and 2009, as emissions of most pollutants have fallen, according to a new report from the European Environment A...	2011-11-09T08:00:00+01:00	Highlight
Cutting noise with quiet asphalt and traffic lane management	Noise pollution affects many Europeans, and for some, it is not only a nuisance - it can also trigger serious disease. Tuesday evening, at a prestigious ceremon...	2011-11-08T21:30:00+02:00	Highlight
Assessing climate change impacts in the Pyrenees	Europe’s mountain regions may suffer some of the most severe impacts of climate change. Increasing temperatures can change snow-cover patterns and lead to wat...	2011-10-27T12:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Building better environmental policy by looking into the future	As we prepare for a future yet unwritten, a cascade of uncertainty presents itself - the future structure of our society and economies is uncertain; the environ...	2011-10-21T12:00:00+02:00	Highlight
New film on waste management in Greenland	Dealing with large quantities of unwanted (and sometimes toxic) waste is often difficult – but it becomes even more complicated when people live in isolated c...	2011-10-13T14:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Common Agricultural Policy reform – reducing the impact of farming	Today, the European Commission launched its proposals for the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) after 2013. The key objective is ‘to strengthen the competitive...	2011-10-12T17:40:00+02:00	Highlight
Health risks from mobile phone radiation – why the experts disagree	Mobile phones and other digital devices are now a big part of modern life – but are they dangerous? There were an estimated 5.3 billion mobile phone subscript...	2011-10-12T17:33:27+02:00	Highlight
From efficient water use to quitting fossil fuels – survey shows different approaches to resource efficiency across Europe	Resource efficiency is a policy priority for Europe. However, across the region there are many different approaches to ‘doing more with less’, as shown by a...	2011-10-11T09:00:00+02:00	Highlight
EU greenhouse gas emissions estimated to increase in 2010, but long-term decrease expected to continue	The European Union remains well on track to achieve its Kyoto Protocol target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions despite a 2.4 % emissions increase in 2010, ...	2011-10-07T10:30:00+01:00	Press Release
Using models for air quality assessment and planning: a guide	Computer models are increasingly used for estimating air quality or forecasting changes in pollution levels. Various different models are currently used across ...	2011-09-26T11:30:00+02:00	Highlight
Environmental information network extends across Europe, Central Asia and Russian Federation	Government ministers and delegates from 53 countries agreed to extend the European network for sharing environmental information across the pan-European region....	2011-09-23T16:17:45+02:00	Highlight
Pan-European assessment asks: 'What do we know about water and green economy?'	Ministers will meet in Astana, Kazakhstan, today to discuss water issues and greening the economy at the seventh 'Environment for Europe' Ministerial Conference...	2011-09-21T01:00:00+02:00	Press Release
Green budgets: the potential for economic instruments to power environmental change	The budget is one area where governments can influence our interaction with the environment – encouraging beneficial behaviour, and discouraging environmental...	2011-09-16T11:27:29+02:00	Highlight
Increasing fragmentation of landscape threatens European wildlife	Roads, motorways, railways, intensive agriculture and urban developments are breaking up Europe’s landscapes into ever-smaller pieces, with potentially devast...	2011-09-05T13:30:00+02:00	Highlight
Big potential of cutting greenhouse gases from waste	There is a big potential to cut greenhouse gases (GHGs) from municipal solid waste management, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (E...	2011-08-29T10:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Recession contributes to air pollutant emissions decrease in 2009	Emissions of almost all main air pollutants fell across the EU-27 in 2009, according to the latest annual European Union air pollutant emission inventory report...	2011-07-27T10:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Water quality and wastewater treatment — WISE interactive maps updated	A series of maps on water quality, updated with the latest information reported by countries, has been published by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The m...	2011-07-25T11:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Changing environmental governance in a changing world	Climate change, growing consumption and urbanisation, spiralling resource use and new health risks are just some of the global pressures the world will face in ...	2011-07-22T11:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Hazardous substances in Europe’s fresh and marine waters – an overview	Hazardous substances in fresh and marine water can harm aquatic life and pose a risk to human health, according to a new report published today by the European ...	2011-07-14T11:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Carbon efficiency of new cars is increasing	Preliminary data published today by the European Environment Agency (EEA) show that new passenger cars registered in the European Union (EU) in 2010 are emittin...	2011-06-29T12:10:00+02:00	Highlight
Globalisation, environment and you	New EEA report highlights connectivity between global issues	2011-06-28T09:00:00+01:00	Press Release
Environment Commissioner and Danish Minister meet 80,000 workers at the EEA	The bees living on the roof of the European Environment Agency (EEA) received some special guests today, when European Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik ...	2011-06-23T14:30:00+02:00	Highlight
The search is now on for European Green Capital 2014	How green is your city? That’s the question being asked by the European Green Capital Award (EGCA), which is now searching for an exemplary city for 2014. The...	2011-06-20T10:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Bathing water quality remains high around the EU	The quality of bathing water across Europe declined slightly between 2009 and 2010, but the overall quality was still high. More than nine out of 10 bathing wat...	2011-06-16T10:25:00+01:00	Press Release
Greenland is stepping up its efforts to improve waste management	Reduce, reuse, recycle – the common mantra of waste management makes the process sound simple. But while these three ingredients may be the same, the recipe f...	2011-06-10T10:38:04+02:00	Highlight
More efforts required to reduce ozone pollution in Europe	Ground-level ozone is one of the most harmful air pollutants in Europe today. A new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) shows that despite efforts t...	2011-06-06T11:47:46+02:00	Highlight
Taking stock of our resource use on World Environment Day – 5 June 2011	Humans are consuming the world’s limited resources at increasingly rapid rate, and Europe is particularly reliant on imported goods to sustain its high levels...	2011-06-05T09:00:00+02:00	Highlight
EU to exceed nitrogen oxides emission ceiling, mostly due to road transport	The EU-27 and its Member States must meet legally binding limits for four air pollutants set by the National Emission Ceilings Directive (NEC Directive) to prot...	2011-06-01T15:19:21+02:00	Highlight
Recession and renewables cut greenhouse emissions in 2009	Greenhouse gas emissions decreased very sharply in 2009, by 7.1 % in the EU-27 and 6.9 % in the EU-15. These most recent results, compiled by the European Envir...	2011-05-31T10:30:00+01:00	Press Release
New maps give Europeans close-up picture of air pollution from diffuse sources	New online maps published today by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency, in close cooperation with the Institute for Environment and Sust...	2011-05-26T11:00:00+01:00	Press Release
Commission and EEA sign agreement to provide detailed information on land cover in Europe	The European Environment Agency (EEA) and the European Commission (EC) have signed an agreement to provide information on land cover in Europe, compiling data f...	2011-05-25T17:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Using resources more efficiently: Green Week 2011	Rethinking the way we use and manage resources is the subject of this year's Green Week, the European Commission's annual conference on environmental policy fro...	2011-05-24T10:00:00+02:00	Highlight
A walk in the woods on May 22 - International Biodiversity Day	Forests are some of the most important ecosystems in Europe, and are home to many thousands of species. Although the amount of forest cover is stable across Eur...	2011-05-22T10:00:00+02:00	Highlight
How to manage the planet within its limits	European Environment Agency (EEA) Executive Director Jacqueline McGlade is participating in the 3rd Nobel Laureate Symposium on Global Sustainability, from 17-1...	2011-05-17T09:55:31+02:00	Highlight
Greening the economy – preparing for a new Earth Summit in Rio	European Environment Agency (EEA) Executive Director Jacqueline McGlade will be in New York this week, working towards a historic environmental summit next year...	2011-05-09T10:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube	As part of our efforts to bring environmental information to as many people as possible, we have added social media to the European Environment Agency's range o...	2011-05-05T10:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Searching for noise solutions on awareness day	To mark the International Noise Awareness Day on 27 April, the European Environment Agency (EEA) and the Noise Abatement Society (NAS) seek submissions for the ...	2011-04-27T12:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Nuclear accident in Japan: where to get up-to-date information	Following the massive earthquake and tsunami of 11 March 2011, a number of explosions and fires took place at the reactor buildings of Japan's Fukushima Daiichi...	2011-04-15T10:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Land use conflicts necessitate integrated policy	Demand for land in Europe is high. Food and biomass production, housing, infrastructure and recreation all compete for space, with impacts on our climate, biodi...	2011-03-29T10:56:57+02:00	Highlight
Europe's water information at your fingertips	Our demand for water and wastewater discharges, often have a substantial impact on the quality and quantity of freshwater resources. On World Water Day, 22 Marc...	2011-03-22T11:20:00+02:00	Highlight
World Forest Day highlights multiple threats on forests	Forests cover over 30 % of the earth's surface. They are one of the most important 'storehouses' of biological diversity on land and play a key role in regulati...	2011-03-21T12:55:00+02:00	Highlight
UNEP report maps the pathways to a green economy	The EEA welcomes the publication today of UNEP's report 'Pathways to a green economy'. It represents a valuable contribution to the current debate on moving the...	2011-02-21T01:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Renewable energy production must grow fast to reach the 2020 target	Europe has committed to obtain 20 % of its energy from renewable sources by 2020. An analysis of the 27 EU Member State action plans shows that renewable energy...	2011-02-02T17:30:00+02:00	Highlight
Disasters in Europe: more frequent and causing more damage	The number and impacts of disasters have increased in Europe in the period 1998-2009, a new report by the European Environment Agency (EEA) concludes. The repor...	2011-01-12T19:25:00+02:00	Highlight
Has policy improved Europe's air quality?	In recent decades, the EU has introduced a range of policies to improve air quality by controlling pollutant emissions. A new report by the European Environment...	2011-01-05T12:47:34+02:00	Highlight
Biodiversity year comes to end, the challenge remains	The International Year of Biodiversity 2010 has officially ended with closing ceremonies held last weekend. The European Environment Agency (EEA) will continue ...	2010-12-21T13:00:00+02:00	Highlight
COP16: Climate talks set the way forward	Two-week long negotiations on a global climate deal ended with a balanced and substantive package of decisions adopted on 11 December, known as the Cancún Agre...	2010-12-16T11:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Building stronger links for sharing environmental data	What we know about Europe’s environment comes from data collected by countless data providers. The Belgian Presidency of the European Union and the European E...	2010-12-13T18:00:00+02:00	Highlight
Butterflies or business - Europe can have both!	The European Environment Agency (EEA) released today its fourth Environment State and Outlook report — SOER 2010 — a comprehensive assessment of how and why...	2010-11-30T12:00:00+02:00	Press Release
COP16: climate change talks start in Mexico	Governments, civil society and business representatives are convening in Cancun, Mexico, on 29 November – 10 December for a United Nations conference (COP16) ...	2010-11-29T12:45:00+02:00	Highlight
EEA to enhance cooperation with Greenland	This week the Government of Greenland and the European Environment Agency signed an agreement aimed at improving bilateral cooperation in environmental monitori...	2010-11-26T11:00:00+02:00	Highlight