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New rules to ensure the EU takes greater responsibility for its waste will enter into force on Monday 20 May.
New rules to protect the environment through criminal law will enter into force on May 20.
From 18-25 May, EU representatives will be attending the 10th edition of the World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia.
In Focus
The European Commission produces a monthly TV magazine about the environment, in cooperation with Euronews. Watch all episodes here.
Discover the EU's initiative to restore degraded ecosystems through nature restoration targets, as part of the biodiversity strategy for 2030.
Success stories
Sustainable climate adaptation solutions can help protect cities against the devastating effects of climate change. Rotterdam is leading the way through the LIFE URBAN-ADAPT project.
The LIFE Olivares Vivos project developed an innovative model of olive growing that can be used elsewhere in Europe.
Restoring and managing peatlands improves water retention and quality, stores carbon, reduces greenhouse gas emissions and increases biodiversity. Since 1992 LIFE has been working hard on this.