Europe
Climate change: new rules for companies to stop EU-driven deforestation globally
To fight climate change and biodiversity loss globally, Environment MEPs want only deforestation-free products to be allowed on the EU market.
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Environment
Which European cities have the best air quality? — European Environment Agency
Over 340 cities are included in the European city air quality viewer. Cities are ranked from the cleanest to the most polluted based on average levels of fine particulate matter...
Europe
Urgent temporary measures for Ukrainian driver documents
The Council and the Parliament launch urgent temporary measures for Ukrainian driver documents
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ECOSOC President champions optimism ‘against all odds’ at key UN development conference
Harnessing partnerships to create a world of “peace and prosperity” that protects people and planet, is the main goal of a key annual development forum that started on Tuesday, the…
Europe
Ukraine reconstruction is a ‘long road’ but it must start now: Guterres
UN chief António Guterres lent his support on Tuesday to international efforts to rebuild Ukraine, as a conference began in Switzerland to garner support for the war-shattered country.
Asia
Final sentences to prison terms for 20 Jehovah’s Witnesses since 1 January 2022
The persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses is going on unabated. In the last six months, 20 of them have been sentenced for practising their religion and are serving their prison term....
Europe
New rules to drive down deforestation and forest degradation globally
The Council today adopted its negotiating position (general approach) on a proposal to limit the consumption of products contributing to deforestation or forest degradation.
Europe
European Commission: 2022 Strategic Foresight Report
2022 Strategic Foresight Report: twinning the green and digital transitions in the new geopolitical context
News
UN Ocean Conference ends with call for greater ambition and global commitment to address dire state of the Ocean
Following a week of discussions and events in Lisbon, Portugal, the UN Ocean Conference concluded on Friday, with governments and heads of state agreeing on a new political declaration to…
Europe
Digital finance: agreement reached on European crypto-assets regulation (MiCA)
The EU brings crypto-assets, crypto-assets issuers and crypto-asset service providers under a regulatory framework for the first time.