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Science for Environment Policy
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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➡️
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RT @CopernicusEU: Since late June 2025, much of Europe has been affected by an intense heatwave. 🌡️. This #VideoOfTheDay, based on #Coperni….
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How to design wildfire strategies that actually work? 💡. A case from Catalonia shows how combining local knowledge with expert input can transform fire resilience planning. Read more ⬇️. #SfEP
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RT @EU_MARE: Plastic bags take centuries to fully degrade, often get ingested by animals or break up into microplastics. W/ the Single Use….
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#PlasticPollution is a global challenge. Are current policies addressing plastic waste backed by science? 🔍. This #PlasticBagFreeDay, find out how scientific evidence is shaping 🇪🇺 action on plastics. ⬇️. #SfEP
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RT @UNEP: As global temperatures rise, the demand for cooling increases, leading to higher emissions. The world needs sustainable solution….
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RT @UNCCD: Today, @UNCCD launched our new #DroughtHotspots report, revealing the devastating scale of recent global droughts. At our #FfD4….
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Abandoned farmland is turning into dense forests and scrubland, which increases the risk of wildfires. 🌡️. A 50-year study of land use in the 🇪🇸 Valencia region has raised concerns about wildfire fuel loads. Read more ⬇️. #SfEP
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RT @EU_ENV: The 🇪🇺 is tackling the 10 single-use plastic items most commonly found on Europe’s beaches 🏖️. While for many Europeans lids an….
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⚠️ 1 in 4 freshwater species is at risk of extinction!. Research shows that the species richness depends on the land use. Smaller #Natura2000 sites support more freshwater #biodiversity when surrounded by wet, diverse and patchy landscapes. ⬇️. #SfEP
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Freshwater landscapes are home to 10% of all known species on Earth but a recent IUCN co-authored study reveals 1/4 of freshwater animals at risk of #extinction. It is the largest global assessment of freshwater animals on the @IUCNRedList to date.
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RT @EUGreenCapital: The June Green Cities Newsletter is out!🤩. Learn about:. 🏆The 2027 applicant cities for the #EUGreenCapital and #EUGree….
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RT @IUCN: Wetland habitats support a rich diversity of life, but 35% of the world’s #wetlands have disappeared in the last 50 years. Wetla….
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RT @LIFEprogramme: For #WorldSocialMediaDay, we’ve got tips to boost your #LIFEProject online!. 🌟Keep your message on point.🌟Celebrate your….
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RT @HorizonEU: From monitoring mosquitos to checking out sewage, #EUfunded experts are combining data from different sources to spot the ea….
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RT @BonnConvention: Today is International #AngelSharkDay, a day to spotlight one of the most critically endangered sharks in European wate….
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RT @WWF: Climate change is causing catastrophic megafires that put the forests of Spain & Portugal, home to many animals, including the Ibe….
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RT @EU_ENV: Textile waste & overconsumption damage our 🌍. 🆕 Rules for measuring environmental impact of clothes & shoes will:.👕Enable a mor….
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RT @CopernicusEU: ☀️ A marine heatwave is ongoing in the Mediterranean Sea. This data visualisation, based on @CMEMS_EU data, shows sea su….
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Only 1% of textiles are recycled into new textiles globally. A new study shows how raising recycling to just 10% in the 🇪🇺 could save:. 🏭 440,000 tonnes of CO₂.💧 8.8 billion m³ of water. Read more ⬇️. #SfEP
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Tick habitats are growing in Europe! ⚠️. A major new study maps 28 species and finds that climate & land use are expanding risk zones - especially in 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇬🇧. Cross-sector action is needed to tackle the tick-borne diseases! ⬇️. #SfEP
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Escaped farmed salmon continues to pose a risk to wild ecosystems. A global study of 14 major aquaculture regions shows where current policies fall short: stronger prevention, monitoring and post-escape rules are key to sustainable aquaculture.⬇️. #SfEP
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