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10 messages for 2010 - Coastal ecosystems
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Key messages: 1) As an interface between land and sea, European coastlines provide vital resources for wildlife, but also
for the economy and human health and well-being. 2) Multiple pressures, including habitat loss and degradation, pollution, climate change and overexploitation of fish stocks, affect coastal ecosystems. 3) Coastal habitat types and species of Community interest are at risk in Europe; two thirds of coastal
habitat types and more than half of coastal species have an unfavourable conservation status. 4) Integrated and ecosystem-based approaches provide the foundation for sustainable coastal
management and development, supporting socio-economic development, biodiversity and ecosystem
services. Coordinated action at the global, regional and local levels will be key to sustainable
management of coastal ecosystems.
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Publications
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Key message 4 — SOER synthesis
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Natural resources and waste — Environmental regulation
and eco-innovation have increased resource efficiency through
a relative decoupling of resource use, emissions and waste
generation from economic growth in some areas. However,
absolute decoupling remains a challenge, especially for
households. This indicates scope not only to improve production
processes further, but also to alter consumption patterns to reduce
environmental pressures.
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The European environment – state and outlook 2010
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The European environment – state and outlook 2010: Synthesis
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Key messages
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SOER 2010 — assessment of global megatrends
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This exploratory assessment of global megatrends relevant for the European environment focuses on the impact of major global trends on Europe. A global-to-European perspective is relevant for European environmental policymaking because Europe's environmental challenges and management options are being reshaped by global drivers such as demographics, technologies, trade patterns and consumption. The assessment provides analysis of 11 relevant megatrends, summarises the links between megatrends and Europe's priority environmental challenges, and reflects on possible implications for policymaking.
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The European environment – state and outlook 2010
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Global megatrends
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Thematic Strategy on the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
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On 21st December 2005 the European Commission proposed a Strategy on the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources used in Europe. The objective of the strategy is to reduce the environmental impacts associated with resource use and to do so in a growing economy. Focusing on the environmental impacts of resource use will be a decisive factor in helping the EU achieve sustainable development.
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Environmental policy document catalogue