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LIFE: Deal reached to invest €5.4 billion in climate and environmental projects | News | European Parliament
A provisional deal on the EU programme for Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) to boost EU action in 2021-2027 was agreed with member states.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Climate change adaptation: MEPs want the EU to be better prepared | News | European Parliament
Building climate-resilient societies in line with the forthcoming EU adaptation strategy is vital, says Parliament in a resolution voted on Thursday.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Parliament adopts deal to improve quality of tap water and reduce plastic litter | News | European Parliament
The drinking water directive approved by Parliament will give better access to high quality tap water, including for vulnerable groups.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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MEPs reach deal with Council on 2021-2027 EU health programme (EU4Health)
The new EU health programme, worth 5.1 billion EUR, will help to fix shortcomings exposed by COVID-19 and boost quality and resilience of EU health systems.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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Climate change: the EU needs to be better prepared so it can better adapt
Climate change: the EU needs to be better prepared so it can better adapt More funding needs to be channelled into adaptation; cost of inaction far greater EU funds should only go to climate-proofed infrastructure Climate-related extremes have caused damage costing EUR 426 billion 1980-2017 The upcoming EU adaptation strategy must give impetus to building…
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MEPs approve deal on tap water and demand that EU water legislation be respected | News | European Parliament
The Environment Committee today approved the deal on the drinking water directive and adopted a resolution demanding EU legislation on water be correctly implemented.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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New pharmaceutical strategy must guarantee EU citizens equal access to medicines | News | European Parliament
On Thursday, access to safe and affordable medicines and supporting EU pharmaceutical innovation were debated with Commissioner Kyriakides.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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EU4Health: MEPs pave the way for an effective EU health programme | News | European Parliament
To close gaps exposed by COVID-19 and ensure that health systems can face future threats to public health, an ambitious EU health programme is needed, say MEPs.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Source : © European Union, 2020 – EP
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United for nature on World Cities Day
As World Cities Day is celebrated around the globe on 31 October, ICLEI, through its Cities Biodiversity Center and the CitiesWithNature initiative, pledge support for the Global Coalition for Biodiversity, launched by the European Commission to raise awareness about the need to protect biodiversity and promote stronger collaborative action. Global Biodiversity Outlook 5, a flagship report published recently by the United…
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EU consumers should enjoy a “right to repair” and enhanced product safety | News | European Parliament
The Internal Market Committee proposed a series of measures to strengthen consumer protection and enhance product safety and sustainability.Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food SafetyCommittee on the Internal Market and Consumer ProtectionSource : © European Union, 2020 – EP