1/3 A forward-looking EU budget – driving growth, competitiveness and innovation! 🇪🇺

The Commission proposed yesterday a fundamental redesign of the EU budget (2028-34), which will be more streamlined, flexible and impactful. In this new architecture, fisheries and aquaculture producers will remain the lifeblood of Europe’s coastal communities and economies.

Ombudsman takes up complaint over polluting Italian steel mill l.euronews.com/i2D

Fisheries data are necessary for scientific advice🔬🐟 But in the Mediterranean and Black Sea, they are spread across incompatible databases.💻 To fix this, a regional database is under development, thanks to #EU #EMFAF funding! Read more⬇️ europa.eu/!RtPTgM

AI meets food waste reduction! 🍽️ Hotels, restaurants and caterers can reduce food waste by 23–51% using smart AI trackers. This could lead to a 39% reduction in waste costs per meal. 💡 Explore other recent scientific papers ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/research-and-i… #SfEP #FoodWaste

Exciting news! A smarter way to track & manage your EU-funded projects. Anytime, anywhere. - Simpler - On-the-go - Tailored for you Get ready to experience EU Funding in your pocket.  Stay tuned for the launch! #EUFundingApp

📩 The latest #EUGreenDeal Projects Support Office newsletter is now out! This issue is packed with updates on #EUfunded projects' including: - A unified wildfire strategy for Europe - Engaging the youth on sustainability - King Charles III meets ICOS scientists

Do you know what 'forever chemicals' are? 🧪 Find out how science is tackling these compounds, which have persisted in the environment for decades and affected soil, water and human health. ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/health-an… #SfEP #ChemicalPollution

Please #EUHaveYourSay by 10 September 👉 europa.eu/!NFryNB

Industrial pollution has wiped out 90% of a Mediterranean seagrass bed. ⚠️ 💶 Cost: €105 million per year in lost ecosystem services. Find out how seagrass loss outweighs industrial profits. ⬇️ environment.ec.europa.eu/news/eu105-mil… #SfEP #Biodiversity

Scientists and institutions warn: recycling will not be enough. With plastics now present everywhere in the environment and even in our bodies, upstream measures are being discussed to fight plastic pollution. #TheRoadToGreen w/ EU Environment l.euronews.com/cHd

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

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

Trump cancels development of new offshore wind projects l.euronews.com/dp3

Nearly 9% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from tourism. From blue flags to ecolabels, what does a truly sustainable beach holiday look like? Watch our explainer on #Ocean w/ EU Maritime & Fish euronews.com/green/2025/08/…

Floating turbines. Hydrogen at sea. Platform reuse. Europe’s offshore wind sector is expanding fast, and this OCEAN episode shows how innovation drives European blue economy forward: tinyurl.com/29sz5wwm

Plenty of calls for research proposals for #HorizonEU funding are currently open! Get ready to apply by checking our online resources on the key aspects you should not forget to include in your application. More ➡️ europa.eu/!fyHrnr

⚠️ Global plastic production has reached 400 million tons per year, with only 9% being recycled! That is why the EU seeks an ambitious 🌍 #PlasticsTreaty to #BeatPlasticPollution at the 5th session of the #INC5, starting today in 🇨🇭 Geneva 👉 europa.eu/!yMkqnb

Final push for global treaty to end plastic pollution begins in Geneva l.euronews.com/Mtc

10+ billion parcels sent in the EU annually — most end up in the bin📦 #LIFEProject LIFE RE-ZIP is introducing a new ‘circular packing concept’ as an alternative to single-use packaging♻️ Winner of #LIFEAwards25 Rising Star Recognition🏆 europa.eu/!6P9Gmr #CircularEconomy