Directorate-General Environment (ENV) - Main contents
Source: Europa Nu.
This Directorate-General proposes new environmental laws and monitors the implementation of the new measures by the member states. The main goal is to protect the environment for future generations and to encourage sustainable development.
The DG has several tasks:
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-maintain and enhance the quality of life by protecting and preserving natural resources
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-to promote measures regarding production, consumption and waste management in order to make efficient use of resources
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-to integrate environmental aspects into other policy areas of the EU
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-to keep in mind societal and environmental needs of the current population and future generations regarding economic growth
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-to control climate change and the conservation of biodiversity
Contents
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26.07.2022 | Monitoring framework for the 8th Environment Action Programme: Measuring progress towards the attainment of the Programme's 2030 and 2050 priority objectives. |
Communication com(2022)357 |
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12.07.2022 | Authorisation of the opening of negotiations for an international agreement on plastic pollution. |
Recommendation com(2022)342 |
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23.06.2022 | Nature restoration. |
Regulation com(2022)304 |
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05.04.2022 | Amendment of Directive 2010/75/EU on industrial emissions (integrated pollution prevention and control) and Council Directive 1999/31/EC on the landfill of waste. |
Directive com(2022)156 |
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05.04.2022 | Reporting of environmental data from industrial installations and establishing an Industrial Emissions Portal. |
Regulation com(2022)157 |