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Your quarterly update on Europe's Environment
European Environment Agency's Newsletter, Issue 01/2022
Solidarity in Europe in times of war
"Wars bring imminent destruction and loss. The loss created by this war is not only measured in loss of life or property. To those impacted, it is the loss of loved ones, family and friends, which can never be replaced. Losing the sense of a safe home and trust in the other side is equally hard to mend. What is destroyed in a matter of seconds can take decades to rebuild."
Hans Bruyninckx, EEA Executive Director
Interview with an EEA expert
How does Europe get to zero pollution?
"The level of ambition set out in the Zero Pollution Action Plan is indeed very high and some might question the possibility of achieving zero pollution. However, setting the bar high in this manner provides a clear vision that we need a more systemic change and a more integrated approach to addressing pollution and its impacts."
Interview with Ian Marnane, EEA expert on environment, health and well-being
In the spotlight
EEA briefing
Economic losses from weather and climate-related extremes in Europe reached around half a trillion euros over past 40 years
Extreme weather events like storms, heatwaves and flooding accounted for economic losses of around half a trillion euros over the past 40 years and led to between 85 000 and 145 000 human fatalities across Europe. Less than one-third of these losses were insured, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) analysis of economic losses and fatalities from weather and climate-related events.
Latest indicators & datasets
Biodiversity
Indicators on Natura 2000 sites designated under the EU Habitats and Birds Directives, drought impact on ecosystems in Europe and impact of land use on vegetation productivity in Europe.
Climate change
Datasets on greenhouse gas emissions under the Effort Sharing Decision (ESD). areas burnt by wildfires.
Upcoming events
EEA Ask an expert - How green are European cities? And who benefits 16 March 2022, 13.30-14.00 CET, online
EEA experts will answer live questions and discuss the benefits of access to green spaces in Europe. Please see the event page or check our social media channels.
The green and digital transitions: how can the EU deliver on its promises? - 16 March 2022, online
The European Environment Agency (EEA), the European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) and the European Social Observatory (OSE) are happy to invite you to a second webinar for the launch of the 22nd edition of ‘Social policy in the European Union: state of play’. Please see the event and registration page for more information.
European Green Week - 30 May - 5 June 2022, Belgium and online
This year's edition focuses on the European Green Deal - the EU’s sustainable and transformative growth strategy for a resource-efficient and climate-neutral Europe by 2050. The EEA will take present its work. Please see the official website for more information.
Stockholm+50 - 2-3 June 2022, Sweden and online
Under the theme “Stockholm+50: a healthy planet for the prosperity of all – our responsibility, our opportunity,” this high-level meeting will follow months of consultations and discussions with individuals, communities, organizations and governments around the world. Please see the official website for more information.
ONE - health, environment, society - Conference - 21-24 June 2022, Belgium and online
The four-day conference, to be held in Brussels and online, will focus on food and feed safety within the broader perspective of sustainable food systems. Updates on the programme will be shared on the event website.
In case you missed - EEA news since December
Emissions from road traffic and domestic heating behind breaches of EU air quality standards across Europe
Circular business models and smarter design can reduce environment and climate impacts from textiles
How green are European cities? Green space key to well-being – but access varies
