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⚠️ New #paper out: "Agroecological interventions increase biodiversity and the potential for climate change mitigation in Europe" 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6z_6XwB In this meta-analysis, scientists from several institutions assessed the effects of agroecological interventions on biodiversity, as well as on #carbon storage and some greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) at the field scale in Europe. Key findings of the study: 🔸Agroecological interventions increased biodiversity of all studied functional groups. 🔸Effects on biodiversity were positive for all agricultural land-use types except horticulture. 🔸Soil C storage and N2O mitigation increased, but not CH4 and CO2 mitigation. 🔸The majority of studies with both biodiversity and climate change mitigation data showed a synergy between the two objectives. These findings demonstrate the multiple environmental benefits that can be obtained from adopting an agroecological approach to farming, and highlight the value of this approach for achieving European Union targets in relation to both #ClimateChange mitigation and #biodiversity. #agroecology #farming #CabonStorage #GreenhouseGas #GHG #sustainability #MetaAnalysis

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🚨 The EU-WOP 2 Call for Proposals is now open! Water and sanitation operators across eligible countries are invited to join a growing movement of peer-to-peer support for stronger public services. Building on the success of its first phase, the second phase of the EU Water Operators’ Partnerships (EU-WOP) Programme will fund and support: 🔹 15–20 new Water Operators’ Partnerships 🔹 The expansion of successful Phase 1 partnerships 🔹 Capacity development anchored in digitalization, investment linkages and human rights 📅 Running until 2030, EU-WOP 2 empowers public utilities to work together to improve performance, strengthen resilience and advance the SDGs. 💡 The portal is now open for registration and information. Submissions of applications will be possible shortly: https://lnkd.in/e3DAVUsf 📄 Learn more about the eligibility, process and funding in the Call for Proposals Package: https://lnkd.in/erapgSZF - a summary is provided in an overview brochure: https://lnkd.in/ekDJDMMp ℹ️ EU-WOP 2 is administered by GWOPA/UN-Habitat and funded by the European Union. More information on the EU-WOP Programme: https://lnkd.in/e4ZmKnQx #WOPs #SDG6 #PeerSupport #WaterForAll #SanitationForAll #EUWOP #CallForProposals European Commission UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme)

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Want to help shape the future of carbon removals in Europe? 🌾🌳 The EU’s draft technical rules on the verification process under the Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming Certification (CRCF) Regulation are open for public consultation until 1 July 2025. This legislative initiative aims to established harmonized rules for:  ✅ Certification schemes recognized by the Commission, including their registries  ✅ Certification bodies that will verify carbon removals and soil emission reductions  ✅ Certification, re-certification and surveillance audits Contribute your views and help shape carbon removal certification for a climate-neutral Europe 👉 Take part here: https://europa.eu/!cKfvFG #EUCarbonRemovals #EUHaveYourSay

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🚨 Nature is in decline — but change is possible. The IPBES #TransformativeChange Assessment reveals what drives biodiversity loss & how we can build just & sustainable futures for nature & people.   🎨 Michaël Olbrechts 🔗 Belgian Biodiversity Platform https://lnkd.in/d8Z2FKgN

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#FEFCOTS2025 continues with Willem van Veen, Senior Advisor Sustainability & Food Contact, inDUfed. On the #PPWR, Willem says that it sets out what must be done and when. But the how remains unclear. Calculation methods, lists & interpretations are still missing and will need to be defined in secondary legislation. #CircularByNature

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New report: How can we build lasting, cross-border biodiversity monitoring schemes? Our latest analysis explores what it takes to implement and sustain long-term, transnational biodiversity monitoring in Europe. It identifies five key dimensions (governance, funding, coordination, data, and policy impact) and compares top-down, bottom-up, and hybrid models for success. The report draws from real case studies, Biodiversa+ pilot experiences, and two expert workshops to offer practical strategies for overcoming fragmentation and ensuring long-term viability. ➡️ For anyone involved in environmental policy, research, or conservation: https://lnkd.in/eDhNRPdE #Biodiversity #BiodiversityMonitoring #EBVs #EU2030Biodiversity #NatureData

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Is the Circular Economy Act last chance to save EU’s recycling industry? – a sector that can contribute to strategic autonomy and circular economy. State of play: The European recycling sector faces serious challenges. It is lowering its capacity with companies going bust. That is despite the prospect of recycled content requirements for new product groups. The new rules on export of waste should also lead to more materials being available for recycling in Europe. Still, the recycling industry is declining. Challenges: The first challenge is the lack of competitiveness. Demand for recycled material is often met by recyclers from third countries. They produce the recycled materials cheaper – sometimes with waste from Europe. According to the industry some of the major challenges are higher energy prices, labour costs and different environmental standards. A second challenge is unfair competition. There is suspicion that imported “recycled material” is in fact virgin materials in disguise, causing an unlevelled-playing. In reality, it is often difficult to determine if materials have been recycled or are new, which makes enforcement difficult. Third-party verification has been put forward as a solution by industry, but does not follow the anti-burden sentiment. The third challenge is well-known; virgin materials are cheaper than recycled materials. The recycling industry on plastic is put under additional pressure as the oil industry is moving its focus from fuel to plastic, as the market share of electric vehicles increases. One of the obstacles to changing status-quo is that the price of virgin materials needs to consider its effect on climate and the environment. Emissions cause more serious weather events and the scarcity of resources increase prices, which are costly for society, including companies. The question remains will the Circular Economy Act create demand for recycled materials and establish a single market for waste that benefits the European recycling industry? Copyright: European Union, 2023

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