This #WorldConservationDay, take a moment to remember the beauty of our oceans and why we must fight so hard to protect them.💙 Join us in the fight for healthy & abundant oceans: oceana.org/join

📣The #SfEP News Alert is out! Discover the latest research on: 🌊 A new ecosystem model to protect the Black Sea 🩺 How to apply the #OneHealth approach to EU policies 🧫 How historic anthrax outbreaks inform today’s disease risk Read the full issue: ec.europa.eu/newsroom/env/n…

The Black Sea has been under pressure for over 60 years. ⚓ A new EU-backed model provides vital data to guide future action. The ‘Blue2’ model gives policymakers a baseline to tackle stressors, from food webs to fishing fleets. ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/new-model… #SfEP

Anthrax may seem like a disease of the past, but changing climate could bring old outbreaks back. Researchers in 🇦🇹 found decades-old spores still alive in the soil. Find out how to identify and manage hidden risks. ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/historic-… #SfEP

Are we reducing 🇪🇺 marine litter? 🌊Marine macro litter ↓29% 🥤Single-use plastics ↓40% 🎣Fisheries items ↓20% 🛍️Plastic bags ↓20% Progress is clear, but more is needed! At the UN Oceans Conference, delegates stress the need for a Global Plastics Treaty 👇 #TheRoadToGreen

🤝 People, animals, plants and ecosystems are all connected. The 🇪🇺 EU’s top science advisors urge integrated action to tackle: 🩺 health 🌡️ climate 🥫 food 🌱 environment All together! Read more ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/how-can-w… #SfEP

Big data is transforming forest monitoring, but what about the causes of disturbances? This EU-wide study reveals that forest damage has increased significantly since 1950, driven by ⚡ storms 🔥 fires 🪲 pests Read more ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/major-ris… #SfEP

📢 Our latest newsletter is out❗️ This edition highlights: 🟢 The EAGLE concept 🟢 A selected #Natura2000 site 🗺️ 🟢 Past and upcoming events 🟢 and more 🌱 Read it now 👇 linkedin.com/pulse/eugw-new…

Wetlands need champions: why not birds? 🐦 Highlighting herons can inspire visitors and strengthen wetland conservation efforts. This study from #Natura2000 site in 🇮🇹, restored through #LIFEProgramme, shows how this works in practice. ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/birds-can… #SfEP

Even closed landfills can pollute groundwater for decades. 💊 A closed landfill in Poland still leaks pharmaceuticals with ibuprofen among the highest risks. 🔬 54 pollutants were found in the groundwater. Explore other scientific papers ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/research-and-i… #SfEP

How far can bacteria travel on microplastics? 🧫 Salty seawater helps block river-borne pathogens travelling on plastic waste. Find out more about this small but crucial barrier for safer seas. ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/water-sal… #SfEP #PlasticPollution #Microplastics

Europe's first offshore wind farms are near retirement. 💡And now what: keep them, scrap them, or partly leave them? A new study in 🇳🇱 weighs up trade-offs for future clean energy & marine ecosystems. ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/critical-…

As warming climate fuels droughts, better forecasting is vital. 💧 Long-term weather patterns can help predict droughts up to 4️⃣ years in advance. This study provides a foundation for more resilient water planning. ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/hidden-we… #SfEP

The Black Sea is one of the most disturbed marine ecosystems in the 🌍, facing many stressors such as: 🎣overfishing ❌pollution 🌊coastal erosion ⚠️#InvasiveAlienSpecies 🌡️#ClimateChange A new EU-backed ‘Blue2’ model provides vital data to tackle this 👉 europa.eu/!dcQP8F

Record droughts + warmer winters = more bark beetles. 🪲 💡 Big data and AI modelling can help to map the risks. From stand age to soil type, this study provides vital insight into sustainable forest management in Europe. Read more ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/big-data-… #SfEP

Abandoned leisure boats in 🇮🇹 Venice fragment into pollutants! ⚠️ 🔬 They shed toxic chemicals, microplastics & fiberglass dust into the lagoon. Citizen science + green chemistry show the path to circular reuse. Discover more recent papers ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/research-and-i… #SfEP

New Narratives for the #CleanEnergy transition! #LIFEProject #EEW5 has launched its new brochure, with: 📌 Policy recommendations 📌 Survey report highlights 📌 Case studies across Europe Because good stories can lead to better policies. 🔗 energy-efficiency-watch.org/wp-content/upl…

#Wildfires in Spain have reached record emissions in just one week according to our #CopernicusAtmosphere data. Heatwaves & drought are fueling fires, forcing evacuations & worsening air quality hundreds of km away. 🔥 Read the article for details atmosphere.copernicus.eu/spain-below-av…

As heatwaves rise, urban trees are a powerful defence. 🌳 This study finds that raising city tree cover to 30% could cut thousands of heat-related deaths across Europe each summer. ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/increasin… #SfEP #BeatTheHeat #ForOurPlanet

Our September #ECOPWednesday webinar will discuss "Evidence-based policymaking in marine governance: the role of Science-Policy-Society Interfaces" with speaker Ginevra Capurso CNR-ISMAR CrossGov Project 🇪🇺 #crossgovproject! You can find out more and register here: marineboard.eu/events/ecop-we…