European Environment Agency

19/02/2026

What impact could a circular economy have on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions?

The deployment of a circular economy in Europe could lead to substantial reductions in emissions according to a new EEA briefing out today.

The provides information about the interlinkages between circular economy and climate change mitigation and is based on a literature review of recent modelling results.

It supports the 2025 and 2020 Circular Economy Action Plan.

🟢 The results show that boosting reuse and recycling of materials and products in the economy can deliver significant emissions reductions.

🟢 It also demonstrates the growing awareness of the key role that the circular economy can play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Find out more: https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/publications/assessing-the-climate-mitigation-potential-of-circular-economy

18/02/2026

18/02/2026

🌍 The air you breathe can depend on your postcode.

In many European capitals, air pollution levels vary significantly from one neighbourhood to another — shaping unequal exposure for people who live, study or work there.

As part of our work on environmental inequalities, the European Environment Agency has developed a new interactive 3D viewer in the Environment and Health Atlas.

🔎 What does it show?
Average annual levels of key air pollutants — PM2.5, NO₂ and Ozone — across metropolitan areas of the EU-27 capitals, at a high spatial resolution of 1 × 1 km.
Users can:
▪ Select a pollutant
▪ Choose an EU capital
▪ Switch between 2D and 3D views
▪ Click on any grid cell to see the average annual concentration
▪ Identify specific areas through marked points of interest

The 3D visualisation makes spatial inequalities visible — showing how pollution patterns differ within cities, and why that matters for environmental equity and public health.
Explore the viewer in our Environment and Health Atlas: https://discomap.eea.europa.eu/atlas/?page=Air-pollution&views=3D-Pollution-in-European-capitals
For feedback, contact: ehatlas@eea.europa.eu

17/02/2026

🌍 Today on Global Tourism Resilience Day, we celebrate Europe's commitment to sustainable travel.

Popular European destinations are reimagining tourism for a better, more resilient future.
Across the continent, innovation is driving change:

🚆 Expanding high-speed rail networks to reduce flight dependency
🏨 Promoting green certifications (like EU Ecolabel) for accommodations
🌿 Protecting natural areas and balancing conservation with responsible access

Europe proves that tourism resilience is about destinations that thrive alongside their communities, ecosystems that regenerate, and travel experiences that enrich rather than extract.

Let's commit to being part of the solution. Remember to travel mindfully and support local.
Because the future of travel depends on the choices we make today.

16/02/2026

📢 How to spot climate disinformation:

Climate disinformation — misleading narratives designed to distort or delay climate action — weakens public trust and slows progress at a time when Europe needs decisive action.

The European Commission’s campaign equips citizens across the EU with practical tools to recognise and counter false claims. It combines clear, everyday guidance with real stories from people already benefiting from EU climate action.

At the European Environment Agency, we work to ensure that Europe’s climate debate is grounded in robust data and independent scientific evidence. Tackling disinformation is essential to safeguarding evidence-based policymaking and informed democratic debate.

Five ways to spot climate disinformation:
1️⃣ Get the full story
2️⃣ Watch out for fake experts
3️⃣ Resist emotional manipulation
4️⃣ Be sceptical of “quick fixes”
5️⃣ Stay alert to AI-generated fakes

Reliable information is the foundation of effective climate action.

🔍 Learn more: https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/climate-disinformation_en

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14/02/2026

When we care for nature, it shows it back.
Happy Valentine's Day 💚

12/02/2026

🚗⬇️ Cutting transport emissions is possible and Sweden shows how. 🇸🇪

While transport remains one of Europe’s hardest sectors to decarbonise, Sweden has managed to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from domestic transport through clear policy choices and sustained investment.

This short video shows what works in practice — and why learning from frontrunners matters as Europe accelerates towards climate-neutral mobility.

Progress is achievable. Check out our Sustainability of Europe's mobility systems 2025 report for more information

LINK: https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/publications/sustainability-of-europes-mobility-systems-2025

11/02/2026

This International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we're proud to share that in 2025 women made up 56% of our staff at the European Environment Agency. 💜

Out of 309 staff members, 174 were women. Their expertise and leadership are integral to our mission of protecting Europe's environment.
At the senior management level, the representation was even stronger: 4 out of 6 senior managers were women.

When diverse voices lead, we create better solutions for our planet 🌍 ✨ .

10/02/2026

🚆 Rail is one of Europe’s strongest climate solutions — yet road transport still dominates.

Transport is the only major EU sector where greenhouse gas emissions have risen since 1990. In 2023, road transport was responsible for nearly three quarters of transport emissions, keeping air pollution and noise levels high across Europe.

Rail offers a low-emission, energy-efficient alternative, but fragmented networks and limited cross-border integration continue to hold it back.

With aviation and maritime emissions projected to grow, shifting people and freight from road to rail is essential.

Check out our new report on the topic: https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/news/rail-offers-a-major-opportunity-for-europe-to-cut-transport-emissions-as-road-transport-still-dominates

09/02/2026

❄️This winter’s heavy across Europe has raised eyebrows — and questions. The data from the Copernicus Land Monitoring Service show a compelling story: snow is becoming more unpredictable, due to .

⛷️From ski resorts without snow to cities overwhelmed by sudden blizzards, shifting snow patterns are reshaping daily life, energy systems and ecosystems.

➡️ Curious about what the data really reveal — and the real-world stories behind it? Read our article on LinkedIn and explore the new CLMS Snapshots.

A thick layer of snow has covered large parts of Europe this winter – quite disruptive at times but also reminding older generations of the winters of an almost forgotten past and giving the younger ones a chance to discover sledding and snow fights. Is all this snow a sign that climate change is ...

06/02/2026

How concerned are Europeans about climate change impacts like heatwaves, floods or wildfires?
How prepared are Europeans to cope with these impacts at home?

Dig into the results of a Europe-wide survey done by the EEA and the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound).

The report offers a Europe-wide overview of the perceived implementation of climate resilience measures — both those reported by survey participants at the household level and their observations of measures implemented by authorities.

Find out more in the slides and follow the link below:
https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/news/climate-change-overheated-and-underprepared

06/02/2026

🚨 Opportunity to become an EEA Topic Centre (2027-2030) 🌍

The European Environment Agency is inviting expressions of interest from organisations - from all EEA countries - wishing to become Topic Centres.

🔹Topic Centres act as a conduit for data and information flows, and analysis between the EU level and EEA member countries.

🔹Topic Centres support the EEA in carrying out several important tasks for managing the collection, verification, and assessment of environment and climate data.

📆 Deadline: 31 March 2026, 23:59 CET
🌐 More information here: https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/about/procurement-and-grants/topic-centres-call-for-interest