Fri, 14/02/2014 - 15:47
In January during the World Economic Forum in Davos we once again heard world leaders urging each other to phase out subsidies for fossil fuels
Europe and Central Asia
Wed, 05/02/2014 - 14:26
In January, the European Commission presented its proposal for the future of the EU climate and energy policies. This White Paper put forward a target cut in greenhouse gas emissions of only 40%, and an EU target for renewable energy of less than 30% - both far too low to prevent climate change.
Europe and Central Asia
Fri, 31/01/2014 - 11:48
The members of the European Parliament’s Environment Committee want to allow derogations to the EU regulation aiming at addressing invasive alien species, plants and animals that are introduced into Europe and cause significant environmental, economic and health damages.
Europe and Central Asia
Invasive Alien Species - Europe and Central Asia
Fri, 24/01/2014 - 12:51
Representatives of the European Union, environmental NGO’s, scientists and other stakeholders discussed the European Commission’s proposal for an EU Regulation on Invasive Alien Species at a high-level event organized by MEP Pavel Poc, BirdLife Europe, IUCN Brussels and the European Parliament Intergroup on Climate Change, Biodiversity and Sustainable Development, on 20 January.
Europe and Central Asia
Invasive Alien Species - Europe and Central Asia
Thu, 23/01/2014 - 09:44
As Greece takes over the Presidency of the EU, we are amidst critical debates for the future of Europe's environment and climate policy. BirdLife Europe and its Greek Partner, the Hellenic Ornithological Society (HOS; BirdLife in Greece) are working together to make sure the EU government is provided with the support and knowledge necessary to ensure a successful term.
Europe and Central Asia
