Many across Europe feel the weight of global instability. In such times of uncertainty, our role at the Agency is clear: to provide the sound knowledge needed for sound decisions.
European Environment Agency's Newsletter, Issue 01/2025
Editorial
Europe's sustainability compass in times of uncertainty
The past few years have tested us in ways not many of us could have predicted. The pandemic and its health and economic impacts were followed by war on the European continent. Now, hardly a week passes without another major shock, such as shifts in global alliances or possible trade wars, fuelling further instability and uncertainty in political systems and economies worldwide.
"High-quality data is the foundation of our work at the EEA. As an independent body, it is crucial for ensuring that we have a strong scientific evidence base to support us in developing environmental and climate knowledge and informing decision-makers. We rely on 38 European countries across our European Environment Information and Observation Network to provide us with the data we need to monitor trends across environment, climate and sustainability."
The European Union is advancing on its 2030 zero-pollution targets but stronger action is needed
The European Commission and the European Environment Agency published the secondZero Pollution Monitoring and Outlook report, which provides an overview of the EU’s work to meet the 2030 zero pollution targets. The report shows that EU policies have contributed to reducing air pollution, pesticide use and plastic litter at sea. However, pollution levels are still too high, in particular from harmful noise, microplastic releases into the environment, nutrient pollution and waste generation.
The European Climate Pact flagship event 2025: Together in action
19 March 2025, Brussels and online
This year’s annual event is a celebration of progress and possibilities. Be part of the conversation as we explore how we can work together to build a climate-neutral and resilient future. Plus, we have lined up some exciting activities to entertain and drive even more climate action.
Webinar: Systemic risk governance at the time of the triple planetary crisis
1 April 2025, Online
The triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution poses systemic and compounding risks, heightening the likelihood of disruptions and irreversible damages to people, economies, and nature, both in Europe and globally. The complexity and uncertainty of such systemic risks present new challenges for sustainability governance, as established governance models seem to be incapable of addressing them. What can be done to navigate such challenges? What practices are emerging?
European green week: Circular solutions for a competitive EU
3 - 5 June 2025, Brussels
This year, the EU Green Week is all about the circular economy. With its potential to drive sustainable competitiveness, reduce waste, and promote innovation, circular economy offers a compelling solution to some of the EU’s most pressing challenges.
The high-level 2025 United Nations Conference to Support the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14: Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development (the 2025 UN Ocean Conference) will be held in Nice, France, from 9 – 13 June 2025, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica.
The overarching theme of the Conference is “Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean”.
Please check regularly our dedicated page on the EEA website as more events will be organised in May and follow our LinkedIn to watch our live "Ask an expert" sessions.
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