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This is the page of the European Environment Agency (EEA), an agency of the European Union. Currently, the EEA has 33 member countries.
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Our task is to provide sound, independent information on the environment. We are a major information source for those involved in developing, adopting, implementing and evaluating environmental policy, and also the general public.

09/09/2025

5 autumn tips to help nature & yourself!

In parts of Europe, autumn is approaching and many of us are heading back to work or school. As you prepare for colder weather, there are plenty of ways to do it more sustainably and in an environmentally friendly way. 🍂

08/09/2025

Are you our next expert in climate change mitigation?

As our new expert, you will be responsible for developing knowledge on the contributions of the land sector to achieving EU climate targets. The role is set in the context of the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming (CRCF) Regulation 🌱📊, in close collaboration with, and in support of the team’s work on EU greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories.

To be eligible, you must meet specific criteria. One of them is nationality: you must be a citizen of one of the EEA member countries (EU Member States plus Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, and Türkiye).

📅 The deadline to apply is 6 October 2025.

More here: https://jobs.eea.europa.eu/jobs/expert-climate-change-mitigation-119

Take this opportunity and become our new colleague in !

07/09/2025

Blue skies ahead 🌍💙

On , we celebrate how far Europe has come in cleaning its air.

Since 2005, premature deaths attributable to fine particles (PM₂.₅) have dropped by 45%, and most monitoring stations now meet EU air quality standards.
This shows that policies for cleaner transport, heating and industry are delivering results.

Yet very important challenges remain: 94% of city dwellers are still exposed to PM₂.₅ above safe levels, represented by the WHO guidelines values, and in 2022 air pollution was linked to 239,000 premature deaths from PM₂.₅, 70,000 from ozone (O₃) and 48,000 from nitrogen dioxide (NO₂). New stricter EU limits will also apply from 2030, requiring further work by countries to achieve compliance.

The good news? Every step we take towards cleaner energy, greener mobility and stricter standards brings us closer to healthier lives and clearer skies.

Clean air is possible—and progress shows we are on the right path.

05/09/2025

In the past decade, Europe saw a major drop in industrial air pollution. Heavy metals like cadmium, mercury, and lead, along with sulphur oxides (SOₓ) and particulate matter (PM₁₀), dropped by more than 75%. Other pollutants such as nitrogen oxides (NOₓ) fell by nearly 60%, non-methane volatile organic compounds (NMVOCs) dropped by 42%, and CO₂ emissions decreased by 38%.

During this same period, Europe’s industrial output rose—meaning factories produced more value with fewer emissions.

Monitoring pollutant levels helps measure progress toward the EU’s zero-pollution and climate-neutral goals. Although the data covers only large industrial sources that meet reporting thresholds, it shows significant improvements across Europe.

Find out more: https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/indicators/industrial-pollutant-releases-to-air

04/09/2025

The ecological status of European Union surface waters continues to decline. Only 39.6% of EU surface waters attained good status, according to our recently published indicator.
🔎 Some river basin districts report that over 90% of waters are below good status – including in Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, northern Germany, Czechia and parts of Lithuania.

✅ By contrast, Spain, Greece, Ireland and Cyprus have the highest share of water bodies in good or high ecological status, alongside some regions in Slovenia, Austria, Slovakia and Italy.

Restoring Europe’s waters requires full implementation of the Water Framework Directive, reinforced by other EU legislation. The new Nature Restoration Regulation is a crucial opportunity to accelerate progress – safeguarding not only our rivers and lakes, but also habitats and species across Europe.

Learn more about this topic on: https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/indicators/ecological-status-of-surface-waters

02/09/2025

🌍 Less than two weeks left! Call for experts: European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (2026–2030)

The European Environment Agency has launched a call for expressions of interest to join the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change.

The Board provides independent, science-based advice to EU climate policy, helping to align action with the Paris Agreement.

📅 Apply by 15 September 2025
👉 More information here: https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/about/key-partners/eu-partners/call-for-expression-of-interest-for-members-of-the-european-scientific-advisory-board-on-climate-change

01/09/2025

🚨 Coming soon: Europe's environment 2025 🚨

At the end of September, the EEA will publish the most comprehensive assessment of Europe’s environment, climate and sustainability to date.

🔎 Built on the latest data
🌍 Involving over 1,000 experts from 38 countries
📊 Based on more than 1500 datasets

The report takes stock of where Europe stands and what must be done to protect our climate, our health, and our shared future.

📅 Save the date: 29–30 September
🔗 Launch events in Brussels and across our network
Watch this space: https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/europes-environment-2025

29/08/2025

Let’s try something new: ! Test your knowledge!

You know, where the quiz format is flipped: instead of being given a question, you’re given an answer, and you must respond with the question in the comments.

The category is 🤓 'technical terms used in the environmental field' 🤓 and browsing through the images below, you can see the three answers.

💬 Think you know some of the questions? Reply in the comments!
(We’ll post the right questions on Monday!)

28/08/2025

🦠 Algae 🍌 Food waste 🪵 Wood fibres. Bio-based innovation is gaining ground.

Our latest briefing on the topic identifies a set of 23 bio-based innovations with high potential to support the forthcoming updated EU bioeconomy strategy.

The assessment highlights the potential for upscaling solutions that reduce fossil fuel use and environmental pressures, contributing to EU climate and biodiversity goals.

Check out the list of 23 bio-based innovations shortlisted for analysis in our report: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0mDfxF0

27/08/2025

Yesterday, 50 of our EEA colleagues laughed, leapt and cheered each other on along the 5km route in downtown Fælledparken. How cool is that?! Salute them here with a 👏 and remember to also enjoy your own local urban green spaces.

💚Green spaces💚such as parks, gardens or green walls work as nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation e.g. providing urban cooling and reducing flood risks.

They are also locations that enable physical activity, mental well-being and social interaction - which we experienced first hand yesterday when participating in the annual relay race in Copenhagen🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

26/08/2025

🌿 Europe’s land carbon sink has declined — but the potential remains high.

The EU’s forests and soils are absorbing less CO₂ than before, land removals dropping by 30% in the last decade. The target for land removals of CO₂ for 2030 is at risk.

A new EEA report highlights the urgent need to protect and restore this natural ally. The sector still holds major potential to support climate neutrality and deliver significant co-benefits for people and nature — if we invest in the right solutions, for example:

✅ Improved forest- and soil management
✅ Planting trees
✅ Avoiding the conversion of high-carbon land and forests
✅ Ecosystem restoration and resilience
✅ More efficient biomass use

🔍 Enhanced monitoring and reporting will be a key enabling factor.

🔗 Read more: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0myGcs0

25/08/2025

At World Water Week 2025, the focus is clear: Water For Climate Action - recognizing that safeguarding water is essential for climate stability and equity.

Our latest EEA briefing on the topic of reveals that with smarter water use the EU can significantly strengthen water resilience in the face of climate pressures.

That means cutting losses, boosting efficiency in agriculture, energy, manufacturing, and public supply, and diversifying sources like reuse and rainwater.

🌊Let’s champion smarter water systems—not just for access, but for climate action🌍

The report is available here: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0myb6m0

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