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State of nature in the EU: biodiversity still being eroded, but some local improvements observed

News Published 20 May 2015 Last modified 23 Nov 2020

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Photo: © Nuno Alves, Environment & Me/EEA

The majority of habitats and species in Europe have an unfavourable conservation status despite significant improvements for many species in recent years, according to a new technical report published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) today. The report presents the most comprehensive European overview on the conservation status and trends of the habitats and species covered by the European Union’s (EU) two nature directives. Building on the reports submitted by EU member states, the report contributes to policy discussions in the context of the EU 2020 Biodiversity Strategy.