http://www.eea.europa.eu These are the search results for the query, showing results 11 to 25. http://www.eea.europa.eu/articles/europe2019s-water-efficient-use-is?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Clean water is a natural resource vital not only for life on Earth but also for the wellbeing of our societies and economy. However, in many parts of Europe, this valuable resource is coming under increasing pressure, often seen in the form of over-exploitation and pollution. No publisher karadgu Water green economy Water Framework Directive EEA resource efficiency 2012-05-08T15:50:00+02:00 Article http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/rio-2012-is-an-opportunity?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic 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 conference, and Rio 2012 is an opportunity to assess the progress made toward sustainable development since 1992 and begin building a Green Economy. No publisher stanhibe financial crisis GREEN GROWTH sustainable development Rio conference resource efficiency resilience 2012-04-30T15:40:00+02:00 Highlight http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/towards-efficient-use-of-water?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic This report makes the case for an integrated water management, starting with better implementation of existing legislation. Clean water is a vitally important natural resource, demanding careful management. It is essential for life and integral to virtually all economic activities, including producing food, energy and industrial outputs. The availability of clean water in sufficient quantities is not only a prerequisite for human health and well-being but also essential for freshwater ecosystems and the many services that they provide. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) water account water costs water resource management water use resource efficiency water allocation mechanisms water quality 2012-03-13T13:00:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/pressroom/newsreleases/europe-needs-to-use-water?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Europe needs to redouble efforts in using water more efficiently to avoid undermining its economy, according to a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA). Inefficient water use impacts hard on the resources needed by ecosystems and people, both vital assets for European productivity and security. No publisher girliar green economy natural resources water use resource efficiency groundwater freshwater agriculture 2012-03-13T13:00:00+01:00 Press Release http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/earnings-jobs-and-innovation-the?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic This short report explains the role of recycling in the green economy and examines the evidence of its contribution in Europe, focusing primarily on the economic benefits that recycling offers. No publisher EEA (European Environment Agency) resource copper aluminium rare metal green economy recycled material raw material green job plastic waste technological innovation precious metal resource efficiency recession glass waste paper recycling raw material consumption economic downturn recycling nickel iron and steel waste paper waste 2011-12-05T17:05:00+02:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/priority-resources-by-a-broad-category?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic - No publisher poulsmo1 EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). resource efficiency natural resources policy instruments 2011-10-11T14:55:00+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/selected-examples-of-resource-efficiency?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic - No publisher poulsmo1 EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). resource efficiency natural resources policy instruments economy 2011-10-11T12:25:00+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/themes/economy/multimedia/3KeyStakeholders.FLV?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Concepts such as Green Economy, Resource efficiency and Sustainable Consumption and Production are currently discussed as pathways to reduce environmental pressures in Europe and beyond. The European Environment Agency has interviewed some selected key stakeholders - from government, business, non-governmental organisations and academia - and asked them about their views what benefits a Green economy entails for Europe. No publisher jaeglmar resource efficiency green economy sustainable consumption 2011-10-11T10:50:06+01:00 File http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/from-efficient-water-use-to?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic 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 survey of countries’ policies, carried out by the European Environment Agency (EEA). No publisher girliar green economy natural resources Resource Efficiency Roadmap natural resource conservation resource efficiency Janez Potocnik country policy 2011-10-11T09:00:00+02:00 Highlight http://www.eea.europa.eu/publications/resource-efficiency-in-europe?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic This report provides an overview of resource efficiency policies and instruments in 31 member and cooperating countries of the European Environment Agency network (Eionet). A detailed survey was conducted during the first half of 2011 to collect, analyse and disseminate information about national experiences in developing and implementing resource efficiency policies, and to facilitate sharing of experiences and good practice. The report reviews national approaches to resource efficiency and explores similarities and differences in policies, strategies, indicators and targets, policy drivers and institutional setup and information gaps. It concludes with some EEA considerations for future policies on resource efficiency which could be considered in developing future resource efficiency policies at the EU and country levels. The analysis is illustrated with short examples of policy initiatives in the countries, described in more detail in the country profile documents available below. No publisher EEA Rio conference decoupling material resources sectors energy resource efficiency policy raw materials material flows Waste 2011-10-11T08:00:00+01:00 Publication http://www.eea.europa.eu/data-and-maps/figures/dpsir-analysis-of-priority-areas-1?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic - No publisher poulsmo1 EEA standard re-use policy: unless otherwise indicated, re-use of content on the EEA website for commercial or non-commercial purposes is permitted free of charge, provided that the source is acknowledged (http://www.eea.europa.eu/legal/copyright). Copyright holder: European Environment Agency (EEA). green economy Astana2011 EE-AoA resource efficiency An Assessment of Assessments economy 2011-08-30T14:28:28+02:00 EEAFigure http://www.eea.europa.eu/signals/signals-2011/articles/eyewitness-the-boy-chance?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Bisie is the biggest mine in the area. It is located approximately 90 kilometres inside dense forest and reaches 100 metres underground. The mines are often little more than a hole in the ground. Dozens of men and boys crowd each mine and conditions are atrocious. No publisher kobosnic resource use natural resources global signals2011 poverty resource efficiency globalisation 2011-07-05T15:15:55+02:00 Article http://www.eea.europa.eu/signals/signals-2011/articles/consuming-unsustainably?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Key message: A major reason why consumption negatively affects the environment and causes over-use of resources is because the costs to society of environmental and resource degradation are not fully reflected in the prices of goods and services. Many goods are cheap even though they harm the environment, ecosystems or human health. (SOER 2010) No publisher jaeglmar natural resources consumption global consumer behaviour signals2011 sustainability resource efficiency sustainable global consumption sustainable consumption 2011-07-05T11:58:57+02:00 Article http://www.eea.europa.eu/signals/signals-2011/articles/sharing-natures-riches?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic Of the 8.2 billion tonnes of materials consumed in EU-27 Member States in 2007, minerals accounted for 52 %, fossil fuels for 23 %, biomass for 21 % and metals for 4 % (SOER 2010) No publisher jaeglmar resource use biodiversity natural resources ecosystem global forests signals2011 nature capital resource efficiency forest ecosystem ecosystems globalisation 2011-07-05T11:40:24+02:00 Article http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/taking-stock-of-resources-on?utm_source=EEASubscriptions&utm_medium=RSSFeeds&utm_campaign=Generic 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 of consumption. On World Environment Day, the European Environment Agency (EEA) draws attention to Europe’s resource use and offers tips to reduce it. No publisher girliar resource use natural resources consumption recycling reduction resource efficiency waste 2011-06-05T09:00:00+02:00 Highlight