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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16.05.2025 | Authorisation of the opening of negotiations on an amendment of Article 1(a) of the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic. |
com(2025)255 |
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24.04.2025 | Conservation and sustainable use of marine biological diversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction. |
Directive com(2025)173 |
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16.04.2025 | Ecodesign for Sustainable Products and Energy Labelling Working Plan 2025-2030. |
Communication com(2025)187 |
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02.04.2025 | EU position in preparation for the 20th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora ... |
Decision com(2025)142 |
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02.04.2025 | EU position in the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment of the North-East Atlantic at the ministerial meeting of June 2025. |
Decision com(2025)145 |