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
Date | Title |
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07.07.2025 | Roadmap towards Nature Credits. |
com(2025)374 |
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07.07.2025 | 2025 Environmental Implementation Review Environmental implementation for prosperity and security. |
com(2025)420 |
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03.07.2025 | Communication to the EP concerning the Council's position on amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste (targeted revision of the Waste Framework Directive). |
Communication com(2025)388 |
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04.06.2025 | European Water Resilience Strategy. |
Communication com(2025)280 |
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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. |
Recommendation com(2025)255 |