Knowledge Centre for Biodiversity

Global Gateway: EU and Member States launch global Team Europe Initiative on Deforestation-free Value Chains

Marine and coastal ecosystems play a crucial role in keeping people and the planet healthy. They are home to millions of species, provide water, food, livelihoods and energy...

European forests are vital to achieving Sustainable Development Goals 15 and 6, related to life on land, and clean water and sanitation, respectively. Insights into the current state...

The health of Europe’s forests and linked ecosystems are facing an increasing number of challenges, including deforestation due to urban development, pollution and impacts of climate change, all...

Statements by David Cooper, Acting Executive Secretary of the Convention on Biological Diversity on the occasion of the International Day of Forests 21 March 2023 and the World Water Day 22...

A few days ago, Eurostat published the 2022 monitoring report on the progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in an EU context. How is your country doing...

Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, published today the ‘ Sustainable development in the European Union - 2022 monitoring report on progress towards the SDGs in an EU...

The theme for 2023 is "Forests and health” Forest sustainable management and their use of resources are key to combating climate change, and to contributing to the prosperity and well-being of current and...

The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen has concluded an intense week of discussions with world leaders and international partners at the UN General Assembly in New...

The topics addressed by the SDGs touch many parts of your life, the life of your family and friends as well as your country's future. Do you want to...