Joint statement: Creating a simpler and more focused EU budget
BirdLife is among 29 organisations proposing a more consistent implementation of the ‘Do No Significant Harm’ (DNHS) principle in the next EU budget.
BirdLife is among 29 organisations calling for a stronger application of the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle in the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). This joint statement urges the European Commission to ensure that EU funds are not used to support environmentally harmful activities and to introduce clearer, more consistent rules for sustainability across all EU spending programs.
The DNSH principle is designed to prevent public money from financing projects that contribute to biodiversity loss, climate change, or other environmental damage. However, its implementation so far has been inconsistent. Our joint statement calls for a simplified and more effective approach, including a clear EU-wide exclusion list to ensure harmful investments are filtered out from the start. This would align with the EU’s environmental commitments and free up resources for a truly green and just transition.
With the upcoming reform of the EU budget, now is the time to ensure public funds support a sustainable future.
Long-tailed Tit by Daniil Komov/Unsplash
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