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Environment

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EU policies aim to protect the environment and biodiversity, minimise risks to human health, and promote the transition to a circular economy

Sustainable products

[Learn more](#paragraph_9625)

Topics

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[Air](/topics/air_en)

[Chemicals](/topics/chemicals_en)

[Circular economy](/topics/circular-economy_en)

[Economy and finance](/economy-and-finance_en)

[Forests](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/forests_en)

[Funding](/funding_en)

[Green Deal](/strategy_en)

[Industrial emissions](/topics/industrial-emissions-and-safety_en)

[International cooperation](/international-cooperation_en)

[Law and governance](/law-and-governance_en)

[Marine environment](/topics/marine-environment_en)

[Nature and biodiversity](/topics/nature-and-biodiversity_en)

[Noise](/topics/noise_en)

[Plastics](/topics/plastics_en)

[Pollution](/strategy/zero-pollution-action-plan_en)

[Research and innovation](/research-and-innovation_en)

[Soil and land](/topics/soil-and-land_en)

[Urban environment](/topics/urban-environment_en)

[Waste and recycling](/topics/waste-and-recycling_en)

[Water](/topics/water_en)

Latest News

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*   News article

*   20 March 2025

[Get ready for the 3 Billion Trees Award!](/news/get-ready-3-billion-trees-award-2025-03-20_en)

To help reach the target by 2030 and inspire a new generation of environmental stewards, the Commission has launched a new prize. 

*   1 min read

*   News article

*   6 March 2025

[Commission evaluates sea protection and bathing water quality laws](/news/commission-evaluates-sea-protection-and-bathing-water-quality-laws-2025-03-06_en)

The two directives have been assessed to measure their achievements and identify any potential for simplification.

*   4 min read

*   News article

*   6 March 2025

[Commission hosts event on upcoming EU Water Resilience Strategy](/news/commission-hosts-event-upcoming-eu-water-resilience-strategy-2025-03-06_en)

'Towards a Water Resilience Strategy for the European Union' aims to gather ideas on what action is needed to restore the broken water cycle.

*   2 min read

[See all News](/news_en)

[Events](https://ec.europa.eu/environment/all-events_en)

See the upcoming events organised by the Directorate General for Environment

[Publications](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/publications_en)

Search documents and statistics published by the Directorate General for Environment

[Stories](/stories_en)

Learn more about the biggest issues in environment protection and what the EU is doing to address them

In Focus

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The EU’s first Ecodesign for Products Forum is a new initiative aimed at ensuring the effective implementation of the [Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)](https://commission.europa.eu/energy-climate-change-environment/standards-tools-and-labels/products-labelling-rules-and-requirements/ecodesign-sustainable-products-regulation_en).

If you aren't yet aware of the ESPR, it's designed to enhance product sustainability, reduce energy consumption and promote a more circular EU economy, all while boosting industrial competitiveness. It will also encourage innovation and strengthen the EU's reputation as a leader in sustainability.

The Forum itself – which you can find more info on [here](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/advancing-sustainability-through-espr-2025-02-19_en) – is important because it brings together a wide range of relevant stakeholders, allowing the ESPR to be implemented in a more transparent and participatory way.

You can also [watch our video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ogjPA6YWbo) of the event, where we speak to Forum participants and Commissioner Roswall, who also took part in the proceedings.

Initiatives

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[EU Ecolabel](/topics/circular-economy/eu-ecolabel_en)

[Zero Pollution Stakeholder Platform](/strategy/zero-pollution-stakeholder-platform_en)

[European Green Capital Award](/topics/urban-environment/european-green-capital-award_en)

[Science for Environment Policy](/research-and-innovation/science-environment-policy_en)

[Natura 2000 Award](/topics/nature-and-biodiversity/natura-2000-award_en)

[Large carnivores](/topics/nature-and-biodiversity/habitats-directive/large-carnivores_en)

[Level(s)](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/topics/circular-economy/levels_en)

[Green Business](https://green-business.ec.europa.eu/index_en?check_logged_in=1)

Success Stories

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*   News blog

*   13 March 2025

[Chemi-Pharm: Estonian firm expands market share in medical sector with EU-certified cosmetics](/news/chemi-pharm-estonian-firm-expands-market-share-medical-sector-eu-certified-cosmetics-2025-03-13_en)

Discover the Chemi-Pharm success story and read about their commitments to sustainable cosmetics.

*   2 min read

*   News blog

*   10 March 2025

[MicroDrink- Removing Microplastics from Drinking Water](/news/microdrink-removing-microplastics-drinking-water-2025-03-10_en)

The MicroDrink project's goal is to strengthen capacity and governance to better manage and prevent microplastic pollution in drinking water sources.

*   2 min read

*   News blog

*   10 March 2025

[Sustainable Water Management in Poland](/news/sustainable-water-management-poland-2025-03-10_en)

The LIFE Pilica integrated project faces the key challenge of strengthening capacity to implement the remedial measures outlined in the Vistula River Basin Water Management Plan within the Pilica River basin.

*   2 min read

[See all Success Stories](https://environment.ec.europa.eu/success-stories_en)

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