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Euro area 
Forest area
38.6
% of total land area
2020
Forest area is land under natural or planted stands of trees of at least 5 meters in situ, whether productive or not, and excludes tree stands in agricultural production systems (for example, in fruit plantations and agroforestry systems) and trees in urban parks and gardens. Source: FAO
Euro area 
Carbon dioxide emissions
2207420
thousands of tonnes
2018
Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. They include carbon dioxide produced during consumption of solid, liquid, and gas fuels and gas flaring. Source: The World Bank.
Euro area
Carbon dioxide emissions
6.45
metric tons per capita
2018
Carbon dioxide emissions are those stemming from the burning of fossil fuels and the manufacture of cement. This is the average metric tons carbon emissions per capita for the 19 EU countries of the EURO Area. Source: The World Bank.
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XIX International Scientific Conference of Environmental and Climate Technologies CONECT 2026
CONECT 2026
6th ESP Europe Conference
Launched by the European Commission, the Climate Pact is a movement of people building a more sustainable Europe, as part of the European Green Deal.
Beyond the Campus: Unlocking Student Potential for Policy Engagement
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Carbon Removals and Carbon Farming “CRCF” Days
carbon capture and storage | clean technology | climate change policy | carbon neutrality Wednesday 20 May 2026, 09:00 - Thursday 21 May 2026, 18:00 (CEST)
Sensemaking workshop: The role of community in supporting innovation on the ground
Join us for this online workshop on 20 May to reflect, celebrate, and make sense of the journey around the value of community in innovation.
European Maritime Day 2026
European Maritime Day 2026 will take place in Limassol, Cyprus on the 21-22 May 2026 as an in-person event with plenary sessions live streamed.
Final conference of the Hubs4Circularity Community of Practice
Join our closing conference on 27 May 2026 to celebrate the Community’s achievements and chart a course for what’s next, alongside experts from industry, regions and cities, policy, research and innovation.
From Fragmentation to Trust in Food Contact Materials (FCM)
The food contact materials (FCM) industry is facing increasing complexity driven by regulatory pressure, rising use of recycled PET (rPET), and fragmented data across the value chain. This webinar brings together brand owners, recyclers, and ind...
Green Transition Forum 6.0
The EU co-funded Ecosystem Services Partnership (ESP) Conference will bring together scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders to explore how ecosystem services can be harnessed to reduce social inequalities, strengthen climate ...
Online Webinar on the Recognition of Certification Schemes under the CRCF
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Reimagining Europe’s Health Systems Summit 2026
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CLLD seminar: Innovation and cooperation
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EU Green Week 2026: Investing in a nature-positive economy
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EU Green Week 2026
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Third edition of the New European Bauhaus Festival
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European Urban Resilience Forum 2026
The European Ocean Days is a week-long event with a series of dynamic and interconnected sessions focused on key ocean-related themes including climate adaptation.
Cohesion for a Sustainable Transition Conference
This year C4T Conference edition will highlight how sustainability, competitiveness and resilience are interconnected, and how Cohesion Policy can accelerate high-quality, future-proof investments.
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Innovation Fund: Stakeholder Consultation Event on the IF26 Calls for Proposals
climate change Friday 19 June 2026, 00:00 (CEST)
Ocean Surface Topography Science Team Meeting 2026
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1st European Congress on Education and Training in Public Health
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International Society of Environmental Epidemiology (ISEE) 2026
The webinar is hosted by the EU Health Policy Platform.
Third International Conference on Health and Biodiversity (Cohab3)
Following the publication of the LIFE Calls for proposals 2026 on 21 April, a series of online info days will be organised by the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) to guide potential applicants.
Nature-based Solutions International Congress
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Mar 22, 2026
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chemicals ![Applications open by 15 April for paid traineeship at #ECHA #science #trainee #chemistry]()
Applications open by 15 April for paid traineeship at #ECHA #science #trainee #chemistry
27 Mar 2026
EUchemicals
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forests ![Rewilding the Heart of Europe: The Journey of Šumava National Park]()
Rewilding the Heart of Europe: The Journey of Šumava National Park
20 Mar 2026
European Forest Institute
Šumava National Park, situated in southwestern Czechia along the borders of Germany and Austria, represents one of Central Europe's most significant forest landscapes. This video explores the shift toward non-intervention management, where natural processes are once again shaping the land. The roots of this rewilding reach back to the post-WWII era when parts of the territory fell behind the Iron Curtain, leading to the abandonment of agricultural lands and the start of natural forest succession. Since the park's establishment in 1991, the non-intervention area has grown from an initial 10% to approximately 45% today, with a target of 52% by 2030.
environment ![Happy World Water Day! 🌊✨]()
Happy World Water Day! 🌊✨
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chemicals ![B-Risk for biocides - Part 3: Entering toxicity data]()
B-Risk for biocides - Part 3: Entering toxicity data
31 Mar 2026
EUchemicals
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New Season Loading… ☀️🌺🌱 Take a first look at our Spring ‘26 Collection
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Webinar "Sustainable Timber Harvesting Systems and Operations" - Part 2
30 Mar 2026
IUFRO Headquarters
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water ![Consumers have the right to know what they eat]()
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17 Mar 2026
Oceana Europe
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GWP's message for World Water Day 2026
19 Mar 2026
Global Water Partnership
For World Water Day 2026, Ms. Jae So, Chair of GWP’s Technical Committee, highlights the critical role of women’s leadership in transforming water governance and investments.
environment ![A Historic Win: Surfrider’s 1,000th Victory at Surfers’ Point]()
A Historic Win: Surfrider’s 1,000th Victory at Surfers’ Point
27 Mar 2026
Surfrider Foundation
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17 Mar 2026
IUFRO Headquarters
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23 Mar 2026
Water Europe
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Research 510: REMARC
31 Mar 2026
EPA Ireland
Approximately 526,000 households in Ireland rely on septic tanks for wastewater treatment. Evidence from the EPA indicates that many Domestic Wastewater Treatment Systems (DWWTS) do not meet required standards resulting in pollution of nearby surface waters and groundwater, posing environmental and public health risks. This research led by UCD, TUD and UCC provides key insights and prescriptive recommendations gathered through a structured suite of multi-modal inquiries spanning top-down and bottom-up DWWTS management perspectives.
climate ![CBRT Explainer Video Series | 4 – Simplified and process-based assessments]()
CBRT Explainer Video Series | 4 – Simplified and process-based assessments
16 Mar 2026
Climate Bonds Initiative
Different types of resilience investments require different levels of assessment. This video explains how the Climate Bonds Resilience Taxonomy (CBRT) differentiates between simplified technical checks and more detailed process-based assessments. It also outlines how thresholds are applied and how eligible investment costs are determined within the taxonomy framework. Part of the CBRT Explainer video series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJUq5boWAL8&list=PLfazm7f2fzyuti0NldEEGDJjFEZEZoXve
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GWP's message for World Water Day 2026
19 Mar 2026
Global Water Partnership
For World Water Day 2026, Ms. Jae So, Chair of GWP’s Technical Committee, highlights the critical role of women’s leadership in transforming water governance and investments.
environment ![2026 T7 Mid-term Event—G7, G20, BRICS…: Pathways for Renewed Cooperation]()
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17 Mar 2026
IddriTV
Session of the T7 2026 Midterm Event (12 March 2026): How to cooperate in a fragmented world? In a weakened multilateral landscape, this session focuses on identifying a pathway for action across G7, G20, BRICs and other major political fora. It will assess how successive presidencies and major forums can create continuity, political momentum, and sustainable cross-bloc cooperation. With: Alisha Chhangani and Charles Lichfield, Atlantic Council Shuva Raha, CEEW Antonio Villafranca, ISPI Moderator: Vidisha Mishra, GSI
chemicals ![Development and real-life application of adverse outcome pathways for endocrine disruption]()
Development and real-life application of adverse outcome pathways for endocrine disruption
27 Mar 2026
EUchemicals
This ECHA science seminar features Associate Professor Anna Beronius from Karolinska institute, Sweden together with Professor Terje Svingen and Senior Officer Marie Louise Holmer from Technical University of Denmark (DTU Food). Their presentations cover insights from the EFSA PAN and EU MERLON projects, highlighting ongoing advancements in adverse outcome pathways (AOP) development and explorations of predictivity of non-animal methods within the field of endocrine disruptor assessment. Who should attend? This session is useful for professionals in environmental and human health hazard and risk assessment, chemical regulation and researchers working with non-animal methods and AOPs for assessment of endocrine disrupting effects. By the end of the seminar, you will: • Understand how coordinated European initiatives are developing AOPs and exploring predictivity of non-animal methods relevant to endocrine disruption. • Learn about innovative non-animal methods and practical examples from the MERLON project. • Gain clearer insight into what is needed for these methodologies to enhance regulatory evaluations and improve protection of environment and human health. More: https://echa.europa.eu/science/discussions-and-seminars ************** Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/321VQgE Subscribe to our Safer Chemicals Podcast: https://echa.europa.eu/podcasts Subscribe to our news: https://echa.europa.eu/subscribe Follow us on: *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-chemicals-agency *X: https://x.com/EU_ECHA *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/echa.europa.eu *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUECHA/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onehealth_eu/ Visit our website: https://echa.europa.eu/ Disclaimer: Views expressed by interviewees do not necessarily represent the official position of the European Chemicals Agency. All content is up to date at the time of publication. Disclaimer: Subtitles are generated by YouTube automatically. The subtitles are made available “as is” without any additional check by ECHA or a third party as to their accuracy or linguistic correctness. ECHA does not guarantee that the subtitles correctly reflect what is being said in the video. The subtitles may be subject to inaccuracies or misrepresentation due to the inherent limitations of the algorithms used. ECHA accepts no liability in connection with the use of the subtitles. You agree to use the subtitles at your own risk and shall not hold ECHA responsible for damage you or any third party may suffer in connection to their use.
climate ![We enter spring with a moment of balance 🌱🌍 Are you entering spring or Autumn?]()
We enter spring with a moment of balance 🌱🌍 Are you entering spring or Autumn?
20 Mar 2026
EUMETSAT
Today the Sun crosses Earth’s equator, bringing day and night into almost equal measure worldwide. Captured by Meteosat Third Generation, EUMETSAT's new generation of geostationary satellites, this view marks a seasonal turning point: longer days ahead in the Northern Hemisphere, while autumn begins in the Southern Hemisphere. 📹 : One year of Earth from 36,000km in space! EUMETSAT operates the Meteosat satellites and delivers vital weather data. ESA develops the Meteosat satellites based on EUMETSAT user requirements. 🛰️
environment ![How the EPA gathers data for annual waste statistics]()
How the EPA gathers data for annual waste statistics
24 Mar 2026
EPA Ireland
How do we gather data for annual waste statistics? One way is through waste characterisation surveys. Watch the video to learn how these are done with mixed residual waste, recyclables and organic waste. Waste characterisation surveys support Ireland’s mandatory reporting to Europe and are essential for compiling accurate national waste statistics. They inform our knowledge on waste segregation behaviours. They also support decision making to improve separation, leading to better rates of recycling. And all of this helps in Ireland's transition to a circular economy. Follow the EPA for more insights on the environment and our Circular Economy Programme. #EPAInTheField #CircularEconomy
climate ![Methane abatement in sustainable taxonomies]()
Methane abatement in sustainable taxonomies
25 Mar 2026
Climate Bonds Initiative
This research examines how methane abatement is addressed in selected taxonomies and offers actionable insights for taxonomy developers on integrating methane abatement into sustainable finance frameworks going forward. Integrating methane into sustainable finance taxonomies can: • Unlock capital for methane mitigation • Accelerate market adoption of proven technologies • Support innovation in methane-intensive sectors However, currently, most taxonomies provide limited or inconsistent treatment of methane abatement. As a result, investors are deprived of the guidance needed to identify and support impactful methane reduction measures and critical mitigation opportunities may remain unfunded, slowing progress on both national and global climate objectives. This is a missed opportunity: taxonomies could play a catalytic role in directing finance to methane mitigation by clearly embedding abatement activities within their definitions of sustainable investments.
climate ![Massive Saharan dust storm seen from space 🤯]()
Massive Saharan dust storm seen from space 🤯
31 Mar 2026
EUMETSAT
A massive Saharan dust storm was seen sweeping south across north-west Africa towards the Canary Islands, visible from space. 🛰️ Meteosat-12 tracked the plume between 30-31 March from 36,000km, revealing the extraordinary scale of this large-scale dust transport event.
climate ![CBRT Explainer Video Series | 3 – Qualification of A&R investments]()
CBRT Explainer Video Series | 3 – Qualification of A&R investments
16 Mar 2026
Climate Bonds Initiative
Not every investment labelled as “resilient” meets the threshold for credibility. In this video, we explain how investments are qualified under the Climate Bonds Resilience Taxonomy (CBRT). It breaks down the three core requirements used to assess resilience investments: substantial contribution to climate resilience, management of maladaptation risks, and Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) to climate mitigation. Part of the CBRT Explainer video series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJUq5boWAL8&list=PLfazm7f2fzyuti0NldEEGDJjFEZEZoXve
chemicals ![B-Risk for biocides - Part 5: Sub-lethal effects assessment]()
B-Risk for biocides - Part 5: Sub-lethal effects assessment
31 Mar 2026
EUchemicals
This video focuses on the assessment of sub‑lethal effects in honey bees using the dedicated section in B‑Risk. You will learn: • What sub‑lethal effects are and why they matter • How the two‑step sub‑lethal assessment works • When additional behavioural or food consumption data are needed • How to upload study data using the correct templates • How to interpret colour‑coded results and conclusions This final video completes the tutorial series and shows how sub‑lethal effects are integrated into the overall assessment. More: https://echa.europa.eu/support/dossier-submission-tools/b-risk ************** Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/321VQgE Subscribe to our Safer Chemicals Podcast: https://echa.europa.eu/podcasts Subscribe to our news: https://echa.europa.eu/subscribe Follow us on: *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-chemicals-agency *X: https://x.com/EU_ECHA *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/echa.europa.eu *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUECHA/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onehealth_eu/ Visit our website: https://echa.europa.eu/ Disclaimer: Subtitles are generated by YouTube automatically. The subtitles are made available “as is” without any additional check by ECHA or a third party as to their accuracy or linguistic correctness. ECHA does not guarantee that the subtitles correctly reflect what is being said in the video. The subtitles may be subject to inaccuracies or misrepresentation due to the inherent limitations of the algorithms used. ECHA accepts no liability in connection with the use of the subtitles. You agree to use the subtitles at your own risk and shall not hold ECHA responsible for damage you or any third party may suffer in connection to their use.
environment ![EP. 09 - Style, Soul, & Stewardship. A Conversation with Surfing Legend Rob Machado]()
EP. 09 - Style, Soul, & Stewardship. A Conversation with Surfing Legend Rob Machado
26 Mar 2026
Surfrider Foundation
Legendary pro surfer Rob Machado is widely regarded as one of the most influential and stylish surfers of all time. But Rob’s relationship with and impact on surfing and the ocean run much deeper than his professional career. In this episode, Rob shares about his deep family roots in Southern California and traces his personal journey as an ocean advocate — from taking water samples for Surfrider's Blue Water Task Force as a high school student in Cardiff to founding the Rob Machado Foundation, which has installed water refill stations across San Diego County schools and eliminated millions of single-use plastic bottles. In this wide-ranging conversation, he opens up about the competitive mindset that took him to the pinnacle of the world tour, why that famous high-five with Kelly Slater at Pipeline actually deepened his connection to what surfing should be, and how becoming a father shifted his priorities from tour life to environmental stewardship.
chemicals ![ECHA CHEM tutorial: how to request confidentiality for notifier names under CLP Article 42]()
ECHA CHEM tutorial: how to request confidentiality for notifier names under CLP Article 42
24 Mar 2026
EUchemicals
In this video, Gerson Marting from ECHA’s chemicals database team explains how to request confidentiality for the notifier name under the revised CLP Regulation, Article 42, which becomes applicable on 1 July 2026. From that date, the name of each notifier submitting a classification and labelling notification (CLH notification) will be publicly available in the C&L Inventory—unless a valid confidentiality request is made. What you’ll learn: • What changes on 1 July 2026 and when notifier names become publicly available • How group notifications work and when individual member names may appear • When and why companies can request confidentiality to protect commercial interests • Where to begin the confidentiality request in IUCLID (Section 1.1 – Legal entity information) • How to activate the confidentiality flag using the confidentiality icon • How to complete the additional justification window, including using the justification template • How to select the correct justification category in the dossier header • Why both elements—the written justification and justification category—are required for a valid request • How to use the Validation Assistant to ensure your dossier is ready before submission This tutorial helps you confidently submit confidentiality requests for notifier names in classification and labelling notifications in ECHA CHEM and IUCLID. Useful links: • ECHA CHEM tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOPGDACSd6qyEgChXtoMb4Sf-wwxRTDPn • ECHA CHEM support page: https://echa.europa.eu/echa-chem • ECHA Manuals: https://echa.europa.eu/manuals ************** Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/321VQgE Subscribe to our Safer Chemicals Podcast: https://echa.europa.eu/podcasts Subscribe to our news: https://echa.europa.eu/subscribe Follow us on: *LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/european-chemicals-agency *X: https://x.com/EU_ECHA *BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/echa.europa.eu *Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EUECHA/ *Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onehealth_eu/ Visit our website: https://echa.europa.eu/ Disclaimer: Subtitles are generated by YouTube automatically. The subtitles are made available “as is” without any additional check by ECHA or a third party as to their accuracy or linguistic correctness. ECHA does not guarantee that the subtitles correctly reflect what is being said in the video. The subtitles may be subject to inaccuracies or misrepresentation due to the inherent limitations of the algorithms used. ECHA accepts no liability in connection with the use of the subtitles. You agree to use the subtitles at your own risk and shall not hold ECHA responsible for damage you or any third party may suffer in connection to their use.
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