This #EUGreenWeek, we officially launched the #WaterWiseEU campaign - a journey towards a more water resilient Europe! Water resilience affects us all. Our stakeholders and international experts shared their solutions, which require policy implementation at home as well as strong international partnerships 🇪🇺🤝🌎 Why should you care about water management? The experts share their insights 👇💧
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🎉 Congratulations to the winners of the #LIFEAwards24! They were selected among the many LIFE projects from across the 🇪🇺 that support the #EUGreenDeal, have been completed within the last year, and reached outstanding achievements in the categories of: 🏞 nature 💧 water ♻ circular economy & quality of life 🌍 climate action 🏆 LIFE Citizens’ Prize Learn more about them 👉 https://europa.eu/!4PrqVQ #EUGreenWeek
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2023 was the hottest year ever recorded. 🌍 The year as a whole was around 1.48°C warmer than the 1850–1900 pre-industrial average, and each month from June to December was warmer than any corresponding month on record 📈 It was the first year in which every day exceeded 1°C above the pre-industrial average for that day of the year. Close to half of the days were more than 1.5°C warmer than the 1850–1900 average, and two days were, for the first time ever, more than 2°C warmer. Read the full Copernicus ECMWF report ⤵ https://lnkd.in/dGfsryxs
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📢 Day 2 of the #EUGreenWeek 2024 is about to start with new sessions on water 💧, and the #LIFEAwards24 Ceremony! Tune in to follow it 🔴 LIVE from 9.00 CEST 👉 https://europa.eu/!JgK8cK
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🎉 Congratulations to the #Natura2000Awards 2024 winners!🏆 Six initiatives from 🇪🇪 🇮🇪 🇮🇹 🇵🇱 🇵🇹 🇪🇸 have been awarded for their excellence in nature conservation in the 🇪🇺 #Natura2000 Network of protected areas. Learn more about them 👉 https://europa.eu/!4gQW9m #EUGreenWeek
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It's time to change our approach to water. It's time to see water differently! We are starting our journey to #WaterWiseEU 💧 Are you going to join us? Floods and droughts are no longer anomalies, and we are experiencing a water crisis. That's why the EU boasts strong laws and cutting-edge technologies to safeguard water. We are committed to improving access to clean drinking water and sanitation, both at home and abroad. We can join forces and transform the way water is managed, used and valued. Learn how 👉 https://europa.eu/!p6hkwy
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The #EUGreenWeek 2024 is 🔴 LIVE NOW! Embark with us on a journey towards a water resilient Europe with 🇪🇺 Director General Dr. Florika Fink-Hooijer, Executive Vice-President for the #EUGreenDeal Maroš Šefčovič, and many more experts! #WaterWiseEU
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#EUBarometer report finds: 78% of Europeans support additional measures to address water problems in the EU Citizens rank: 1️⃣ Pollution 2️⃣ Wastage of water 3️⃣ #ClimateChange as the main threats to water Take a closer look at the results 👉 https://europa.eu/!6PMwJ9 #WaterWiseEU
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📣 Join us TODAY to discover the future of the #EUGreenDeal! Europe is at a crossroads, facing unprecedented challenges posed by climate change and environmental crises. With temperatures rising at double the global average, it is time to level up with ambitious climate actions. 🌱 Today, we are bringing together local leaders along with EU decision-makers and #EUClimatePact Ambassadors to present recommendations for a stronger Green Deal 2.0. Why you should attend❓ 🟢 Sneak peek into the report Regions and Cities shaping the Green Deal 2.0. 🟢 Gain insights from leaders driving climate actions in their communities. 🟢 Learn about the key role of Climate Pact Ambassadors in driving EU sustainability goals. 📅 Time: 14:30 - 17:00 (CET) 🔗 Register and watch online: europa.eu/!hWQqtv
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Good news for 🏊♀️🌊 lovers! The vast majority of bathing water sites in Europe met the 🇪🇺 most stringent ‘excellent’ quality standards in 2023, according to the latest annual report. The highest share of excellent bathing waters was found in 🇬🇷 🇭🇷 🇨🇾 🇦🇹 Since the adoption of the Bathing Water Directive in 2006, the share of bathing waters with poor water quality has dropped in the past decade. However, health risks from swimming in bathing waters are an ongoing issue with 321 ‘poor’ sites in the EU reported in 2023. That is why we need to tackle water pollution at its source, and start seeing water differently to become a more #WaterWiseEU Learn more 👉 https://europa.eu/!xk4gwh #CleanWaterEU #ZeroPollution