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Environmental change: knowledge is key to mitigating impacts on people and nature

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Article Published 15 Jun 2018 Last modified 11 May 2021

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Photo: © Miroslav Milev, Environment & Me /EEA

Environmental policy making is not an easy task. On the one hand, Europeans want to enjoy the benefits a well-functioning economy provides. On the other, there are significant environmental and health costs attached to our lifestyle choices. A systemic understanding of how nature, economy and human health are connected is essential for identifying the best policy options available. The European Environment Agency aims to support policy making by providing exactly this kind of knowledge.