Insights

Background explainers and latest developments of policy around Europe and beyond.

Celebrating One Year of Europe’s Green Buildings Law  

The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is a key pillar in reducing Europe’s energy…

The EU’s Vision for Agriculture and Food 

The vision outlines goals for the EU’s competitiveness and sustainability, but critics highlight gaps in…

No Healthy Planet Without a Healthy Ocean

The ocean sustains life and economies, but growing threats demand urgent action to protect its…

EU Revamps Wastewater Rules for 2025

A revised directive to continue tackling pollution, protecting health, promoting innovation, and driving EU sustainability. …

COP29: Progress for Finance, Setbacks for Mitigation

The 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan in November 2024,…

Sustainable Use of Pesticides Regulation Proposal Withdrawn 

The European Parliament watered down the European Commission’s Pesticide Reduction proposal, leading the Commission to…

Postponement of the EU Deforestation Regulation

The European Commission’s call to postpone the EU Deforestation Regulation could weaken the EU’s environmental…