Science for Environment Policy
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A free service providing quality environmental research for evidence-based policy. 🔎👩🔬🌱 Views here do not necessarily represent the European Commission.
Joined May 2009
Can we prepare for extreme floods and droughts? 🔎 The #SfEP Themed News Alert looks at the latest research on weather patterns that can predict droughts and flood risks for major European cities, among many other key findings. Get the latest insights➡️ https://t.co/zydHAkL4cJ
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Human, animal, plant & environmental health are deeply connected. EU science advisors call for stronger policy coherence, from food to biodiversity. 🤝 Integrated action = better outcomes for people and the planet. ⬇️ https://t.co/eMAcgUo8EX
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Can bio-fertiliser save 🇮🇹 Italy’s olive groves from collapse? 🫒 EU satellite data shows that bio-fertiliser is helping to restore productivity and fight back against bacteria. A win for farmers, food systems and resilience. ⬇️ https://t.co/IrepoMuj35
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Small steps for nature, big impact for all! @A4Biodiversity is working with farmers, entrepreneurs & land users in the Netherlands to restore #Natura2000 areas🌿 while keeping solutions financially sustainable. ℹ️ https://t.co/0WcAC92aKS
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We have a Soil Monitoring & Resilience Law in the 🇪🇺. The @EUparliament has voted to approve the law📜. After years of meetings and discussions coordinated by @EU_ENV with support of @EU_ScienceHub we have a legislation on soil protection. 👉 https://t.co/94INztEu1x
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Can healthcare go circular? 🩺♻️ A new study shows how smart engineering can shift orthopaedic products from fossil-based plastics to sustainable, reusable designs. Discover more in the recent studies! ⬇️ https://t.co/HweDLB5Gby
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Power pylons: allies for wildlife? 🐰 hares 🦌 deer & 🦊 foxes ... ... all prefer resting and foraging under power pylons in intensively farmed landscapes. These patches offer shelter, food, and a chance to boost #biodiversity. ⬇️ https://t.co/hX9Yjd8s6l
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How can we get more people to recycle batteries? 🔋 ♻️ Closer recycling points = more participation 📣 Using metaphors = more impact This study shows how behavioural insights can improve recycling efforts.⬇️ https://t.co/yDYZthxULn
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Algae is not just food, but can be used for plenty of applications. And they are fundamental for our ecosystem💙🌍 The European Union funded 219 projects on algae with almost € 560 million in 2014-2023. On the occasion of the 2nd Algae Awareness Summit, find out more ⬇️
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Our #EnergyTransition depends on strong, future-ready #electricity distribution networks 🔹 #EnergySystem network planning 🔹 Efficient tariff design 🔹 Streamlined grid connections A new study explores best practices & key recommendations 👉 https://t.co/KtmIJjpQYG
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How do you protect fish & support the fishing sector? Today, we released a new guidance to help EU Member States better protect marine #Natura2000 sites while supporting a sustainable future for Europe’s fisheries. More: https://t.co/GjKEI1SXNM
#EUBiodiversity #LIFEprogramme
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Agroecology = secure food supply! 🇪🇸 Spanish farms show that crop diversity and ecological practices boost ecosystem services, while supporting food security and sustainability. This #WorldFoodDay, discover how agroecology transforms farming. ⬇️ https://t.co/ZdP12djXhn
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Restoring wetlands in agricultural areas can deliver long-term benefits. A new EU model shows that benefits always outweigh costs: 🌿 Ecosystem services 📊 Economic value 📉 Climate adaptation Explore more scientific research! ⬇️ https://t.co/HweDLB5Gby
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Alpine snowmelt is decreasing, but what does this mean for Europe's water supply? Research shows that droughts in the Alps are impacting the Rhine, Rhône, Danube and Po, and affecting everything from hydropower to agriculture. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/OIzcE7aSGY
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Europe is the fastest-warming continent — and the impacts are already here. But there is still hope. Our report Europe’s environment 2025 shows that effective policies work: Europe has cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than a third since 1990, while the economy grew by 68%.
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Building resilience means investing before disaster strikes! 🚧 River floods threaten Europe’s road networks, but adaptation can prevent tipping points and keep communities connected. This #DRRday, see how science guides smarter infrastructure.⬇️ https://t.co/2UFNP5CpDr
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How is #Galați taking action for reduced stress, improved sleep and healthier living conditions for its citizens? 🔊 They have adopted an Action Plan for managing noise pollution to improve quality of life. 💚 https://t.co/fCVOVuejfD
#Sustainability #GreenCities #Noise
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#WorldMigratoryBirdDay reminder: birds are vital indicators of ecosystem health. The lesser kestrel is a flagship for farmland bird diversity in 🇮🇹 Italy. Protecting it means supporting whole communities of birds! Find out more⬇️ https://t.co/JDT5VblLoJ
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#WorldMigratoryBirdDay is coming up tomorrow! Find out more about this year’s theme #SharedSpaces : Creating Bird-friendly Cities and Communities and how you can support the campaign here: ➡️ https://t.co/g8ZgR8LTEK
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Coastal #biodiversity faces many threats, including small-scale dredging for holiday homes. 🇫🇮 Finland’s archipelago shows how even minor habitat changes can drive species loss and undermine vital marine ecosystems. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/4WArXwHOOA
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Raise your hand if you want the expansion of offshore drilling to stop! ✋🦦 Off the coast where sea otters play, eat, rest, & raise their young, there are active oil rigs – posing threats to the future of these animals. Help us save sea otters: https://t.co/OVXlSvOaK0
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