Europe’s New Wildfire Strategy Puts Prevention Before Panic
The European Commission’s wildfire strategy puts emphasis on prevention, fire-resilient landscapes and nature restoration as part of reducing future risk.
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Europe Is Learning to Make Forests More Fire-Resilient by Working With Nature
A European Environment Agency briefing explains how nature-based solutions can help reduce wildfire risk and support recovery after fires.
New Ocean Tools Are Being Developed to Reduce Damage From Lost Fishing Gear
European Ocean Days highlighted the NETTAG+ project, which is developing solutions to prevent, avoid and reduce harm from lost fishing gear.
A Rare French Grasshopper Reintroduction Project Reached Its Final Phase
The LIFE SOS Crau Grasshopper project in southern France has entered its final phase after work on habitat management, breeding and reintroduction.
Belgium Is Clearing Invasive Plants So Coastal Dunes Can Breathe Again
The LIFE DUNIAS project is restoring Belgian coastal dunes by removing invasive non-native plants and giving native dune vegetation space to recover.
Europe’s Air Has Improved, Even as Ground-Level Ozone Still Needs Work
The EEA’s 2026 air quality reporting shows progress in improving European air quality, while also pointing to remaining challenges such as ground-level ozone.
EU Greenhouse Gas Emissions Have Fallen 40 Percent Below 1990 Levels
Official EU data analysed by the EEA shows greenhouse gas emissions are now 40 percent below 1990 levels after a further drop between 2023 and 2024.
Europe’s Circular Economy Needs to Work for People as Well as Materials
A European Environment Agency assessment says circular economy progress will be stronger when it creates clear benefits for businesses and citizens together.
A Smart Robot Is Testing Biodiversity Monitoring at Milan Malpensa Airport
The EU-backed OLGA project is testing an AI robot at Milan Malpensa Airport to monitor and support biodiversity around transport infrastructure.
New AI Maps Could Help Planners Protect Biodiversity Earlier
EU-backed researchers are using satellite and citizen-science data to create scalable biodiversity indicators that can support earlier and better planning decisions.