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We are happy to share our first-ever One Health Newsletter. Here you can get an idea of what is happening in Europe in terms of health, and learn more about our work to strengthen the EU’s ability to respond to health crises.

@ecdc.europa.eu (ECDC), @echa.europa.eu (ECHA), @eea.europa.eu (EEA), @efsa.europa.eu (EFSA) and @ema.europa.eu (EMA) are working together to ensure that scientific advice and publications by EU agencies are increasingly integrated and aligned with the One Health approach.

The One Health approach recognises that these threats can only be addressed through multisectoral transdisciplinary collaboration across the domains of human, animal, plant and ecosystem health.

From climate change to antimicrobial resistance, Europe is facing increasingly complex and frequent threats to health and wellbeing.

The goal is straightforward: make energy imports irrelevant. A more shock-proof EU energy system by 2030 is within reach — but only if we act now.

www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/...

A dual-speed approach gets us out: → SHORT TERM: Scale domestic renewables fast. Upgrade & digitalise grids. Double EU flexibility through storage & demand response. → STRUCTURAL: Deep building renovations. Circular material use. Cut total energy load and minimise dependencies.

We have watched energy import bills hit 4% of EU GDP during recent crises (2022). We cannot keep funding our own vulnerability.

As gas & oil prices shoot up again due to geopolitical instability, Europe's answer is clear: renewables & electrification are our declaration of independence.⚡

🔴 EU oil import dependency: 97%. Gas: 85%.
🟢 Meeting our EU 2030 targets could cut variable costs by up to 57%.

Discover how European countries are advancing towards climate-neutral mobility systems and cleaner air in our "Sustainability of Europe's Mobility Systems 2025" report.

www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/...

Cyprus showed us that achieving cleaner air & progressing towards climate-neutral mobility is possible.

This video shows how Cyprus achieved both of these goals & how adopting these best practices can help Europe accelerate towards climate neutrality.

💜 Women are pretty incredible. Good leaders, resilient, articulate, technical, strong role-models, cooperative, analytical, hands-on, creative …and so much more!

This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the women shaping Europe's workplaces and societies every day 🔥

#IWD2026 #OneHealthEU

🔊 What traffic noise is really doing to your body and mind Are you having trouble sleeping because of traffic noise from the street? Are your children not able to focus on homework because of airplane engines roaring overhead? Are you getting fed up with trai...

🔊Too loud to ignore: traffic noise is hurting our physical and our #MentalHealth. From sleepless nights to heart disease and depression, transport noise impacts millions across Europe and harm our bodies and minds.

👉 See what the data reveal in our LinkedIn article: www.linkedin.com/pulse/what-t...

Two #EEAbriefings out today examine the opportunities and challenges brought on by the introduction of the #ETS2 for #roadtransport & #buildings. 🚗🏠

🔗https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/news/social-fairness-key-to-success-of-the-eus-new-ets2-cap-and-trade-system

🟢 The EEA is hiring! We are looking for an expert on #climate and #agriculture to support the Agency's work on GHG emission reductions and carbon removals in the agricultural sector.

🔗 Find out more about the opening and selection criteria: jobs.eea.europa.eu/jobs/expert-...

#EEAJobs #EUjobs

Exposure to pollution linked to depression, anxiety and other mental health issues Reducing pollution, in line with the EU Zero Pollution action plan, could improve mental health across Europe, according to an EEA briefing published today. The publication covers the links between ai...

Reducing pollution is not only about protecting ecosystems. It may also contribute to improving mental wellbeing across Europe.

Read more: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...

#ZeroPollution #OneHealth #AirQuality #EnvironmentalHealth

🔹 Early-life exposure to certain chemicals is linked to adverse mental health outcomes later in life.

While further research is needed to clarify causality, the evidence strengthens the case for reducing pollution and fully implementing EU environmental legislation.

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Our latest briefing, Pollution and mental health: current scientific evidence, finds that:
🔹 Long-term exposure to #AirPollution (PM2.5 and NO₂) is linked to a higher risk of depression
🔹 Road-traffic and aircraft noise are associated with increased risks of anxiety, depression and suicide

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🧠🌍New EEA briefing: Pollution exposure linked to depression, anxiety and suicide risk.

#MentalHealth disorders are among the leading causes of disease burden in Europe. While their origins are complex, a growing body of scientific evidence points to pollution as a contributing risk factor [...]

Expert – Biodiversity and Nature in Copenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark VACANCY NOTICE FOR POSITION OF Expert – Biodiversity and Nature (AD5)Reference no. EEA/AD/2026/1Please send us your application by no later than 3...

Please read the eligibility criteria carefully before applying. For example, you must be a national of one of the EEA member countries: jobs.eea.europa.eu/jobs/expert-...

Are you our next expert in biodiversity & nature? 🌿 💚

This time, we are particularly looking for experts in the following areas:
🔹 Agriculture
🔹 Pollinators
🔹 Urban sustainability
🔹 Birds
🔹 Integrated biodiversity and nature assessments (including economics)
🔹 Protected areas

More info 👇

🏭 Industrial transformation is essential for Europe’s energy-intensive industries

A new EEA briefing shows that further progress depends on pathways such as:
⚡ Decarbonisation
🔄 Circular economy approaches
📜 Full implementation of EU legislation

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www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...

We work with numbers every day. 🔢 Percentages. Trends. Confidence intervals. 📈📉📊

But numbers are never just numbers.
They represent ecosystems, communities, risks…
We often try to tell the story through numbers.
But what do they really mean?

See what’s behind each number. 👇

What impact could a #circulareconomy 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 #EEAbriefing out today.

Find out more: www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/...

🌍 The air you breathe can depend on your postcode.

Explore our new 3D viewer showing PM2.5, NO₂ & Ozone levels across EU-27 capitals — at 1×1 km resolution.

See how pollution differs within cities: discomap.eea.europa.eu/atlas/?page=...

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.
#GlobalTourismResilienceDay

🚆 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

🌍 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.

This #InternationalDayOfWomenAndGirlsInScience we're proud to share that in 2025 women made up 56% of our staff at the European Environment Agency💜
When diverse voices lead, we create better solutions for our planet 🌍 ✨

Rail offers a major opportunity for Europe to cut transport emissions, as road transport still dominates Transport remains Europe’s most persistent climate challenge. While rail offers a low-emission alternative for moving people and goods, Europe’s continued reliance on road transport is keeping greenho...

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: www.eea.europa.eu/en/newsroom/...

#Rail #Transport #ClimateAction #ZeroPollution #SustainableMobility