No images? Click here Together we can move forwards: building a sustainable planet after the corona shock"Everything around us has changed at an unprecedented pace in a short space of time: social interactions, work life, education, vacations, jobs opportunities and digital connectivity. The future ahead is equally filled with many uncertainties. But in these trying times, we should never forget the impressive strength, resilience and solidarity we have demonstrated as individuals, families and as part of a global community. Together we can act, innovate, adapt and move forwards. We need to do that in a sustainable way." Hans Bruyninckx, EEA Executive Director Expert interviewForward-looking assessments for better understanding of sustainability outlooks"Europe’s environment and sustainability prospects are influenced by multiple factors, creating both new risks and new opportunities. The world is increasingly interconnected and developments occurring in one part of the world may affect Europe. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 crisis is a stark reminder of that. While the role of Europe in the global arena is changing, the EU has the opportunity to reposition itself in front of the upcoming environmental, sustainability and strategic challenges." Interview with Lorenzo Benini, System assessment and sustainability expert. In the spotlightPost-Corona Planet: New hub to bring together corona-related knowledge from across Europe on the environment and climate changeHow did corona measures impact the environment and climate? Can we rebuild our economy on a sustainable and fair foundation? As we take small steps towards rebuilding society and economy, we are faced with fundamental choices to shape the future. This portal aims to bring together knowledge and reflections from across Europe and beyond, and facilitate an informed debate towards a sustainable planet. Latest indicators & datasetsBiodiversityWater & marine environmentLatest interactive mapsInteractive map on the State of bathing waters in 2019 and interactive map viewer on Monitoring Covid-19 impacts on air pollution. Upcoming eventsThroughout 2020 - SOER 2020 outreach events across EuropeThe EEA and Eionet will be presenting the findings of SOER 2020 at various events across Europe during 2020. A regularly updated overview of planned SOER events can be accessed through our event calendar. Read more 19-22 October 2020 - EU Green Week, BrusselsEU Green Week will examine how EU policies such as the European Green Deal can help protect and restore nature, leaving it room to recover and thrive. The EEA will be presenting the latest findings the state of nature in Europe. Read more In case you missed - News from Q2 2020Quality of Europe’s bathing waters remains high, latest annual assessment findsNew cars and vans sold in 2018 more CO2 intensive, final data confirmsEU greenhouse gas emissions kept decreasing in 2018, largest reductions in energy sectorREDISCOVER Nature for this year’s EEA photo competitionComplex network of European and global developments impacts sustainabilityRobust monitoring and targets are key in shifting Europe to a more circular economyEurope’s environmental footprints exceed several safe limitsPlease use the "Forward" button instead of forwarding it directly by email in order to enable us to enhance our tools further and provide you with a better service. |