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The Commission has announced two new initiatives to strengthen global resilience against drought and enhance gender equality in land restoration efforts.
The European Water Resilience Strategy aims to restore and protect the water cycle while securing clean and affordable water for all.
The annual prizes honour pioneering projects across the EU that restore habitats and wildlife, boost circularity, and help strengthen climate resilience.
In Focus
Last August saw the entry into force of the revised Industrial and Livestock Rearing Emissions Directive (IED 2.0), the EU's main instrument for reducing sectoral emissions.
For years now, the original IED requirements have helped industrial installations reduce harmful emissions to the benefit of people's health and the environment.
This month, the spotlight is back on this important piece of legislation, which looks at how the revised Directive is supporting innovation in new and emerging technologies, all while acting as a green incentive to boost Europe’s growth by guiding investment towards sustainable alternatives.
You can find our interactive IED 2.0 story here if you're interested in learning how it works.
Euronews has also released its latest episode from 'The Road to Green' series, which explores the issue in more detail.
Success Stories
At first glance, the EU Ecolabel may seem modest, a simple green flower. Yet behind that symbol lies a robust framework driving measurable change. Since 1992, it has driven Europe towards a clean, competitive and circular economy.
City Blues project helps cities adapt to climate change with nature-based solutions for urban flooding and storm water management.
Public buyers can make a step towards green procurement of paper products. The two newly released Practical guides for the use of the EU Ecolabel in the green public procurement of graphic paper, and of tissue paper and tissue products are here to help.
