20 Apr 2021
An investigation by the EU, shared with Ireland’s Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine late last year, concluded that fishery controls were “unsatisfactory”. As a result, the country faces losing tens of thousands of tonnes from its fishing quota and around €40m in funding annually. The investigation reported that, during a four-year period, 33 cases of […]
19 Jan 2021
From Water Europe The European Union and the United Kingdom have reached an agreement on trade and cooperation which is the best outcome that we can expect for our future relations with our neighbouring country. We are happy to see that this agreement includes high environmental standards and opportunities to continue research and innovation cooperation. However, despite […]
30 Jun 2020
EEA ‘The current condition of Europes seas is generally poor according to the EEA report Marine Messages II. This is bad news for people as it affects our quality of life, livelihoods and economies. The condition of our seas determines their capacity to supply, amongst others, oxygen, food, a habitable climate, and certain raw materials, […]
28 Apr 2020
Severn Trent Water and United Utilities are among the companies reminding people that visitor centres are closed and not to swim in reservoirs. In a powerful piece reported in the BBC, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres argues that, despite the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, the world mustn’t forget the “deeper environmental emergency” facing the […]
07 Jan 2020
The EU Water Innovation Conference 2019 concluded last week in Zaragoza, the capital of the Spanish Aragon region, bringing together over 700 professionals. Water Europe set out its highlights from the event here. According to Water Europe, “the conference succeeded in raising awareness of the need and urgency to improve water management, in taking stock […]
15 Oct 2019
River flooding: area simultaneously affected in EU has grown by 50% in past 50 years …… This scale grew more in certain regions, including the British-Irish Isles, parts of Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands ………. River flooding costs billions of euros annually in the EU. When one river floods, others nearby often do so at the […]
25 Jun 2019
European Marine Board Leading European ocean experts have launched a publication, titled Marine Science for a Sustainable Future, which will provide governments with robust, independent scientific advice on future seas and ocean research to 2030 and beyond. The launch took place during EurOCEAN2019, the European Marine Board conference in Paris (June 11). The experts from […]
29 Oct 2018
European Parliament Find out key facts about plastic in the ocean with our infographics, as well discover their impact and how the EU is acting to reduce plastic litter in the seas. The results of today’s single-use, throw-away plastic culture can be seen on sea shores and in oceans everywhere. Plastic waste is increasingly polluting […]
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