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Environmental information systems
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European Environment Agency
What we do
Together with our Eionet network, we provide the knowledge and the data needed to achieve sustainability in Europe.
We support policies with evidence-based knowledge
to help the European Union and our member countries achieve sustainability
We build and maintain networks and partnerships
to facilitate sharing of knowledge and expertise across Europe
We inform public and policy discussions
on sustainability solutions and challenges
We collect, quality check and disseminate data,
making full use of digitalisation and latest innovative technologies
Trust and facts in the age of disinformation
Every day we are all confronted with an unprecedented volume of information every day. News, opinions, images, videos and increasingly AI-generated content compete for attention across digital platforms. New technologies and platforms offer extraordinary opportunities for participation, learning and engagement, but they also create risks. Misinformation and disinformation can distort public debate, undermine trust and weaken the foundations of democratic decision-making.
Our answer to disinformation is transparency, openness, scientific integrity and critical thinking. It is ensuring that citizens have access to credible sources and understand how our data and knowledge are created.
EEA Executive Director
