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The European Union is advancing on its 2030 zero-pollution targets but stronger action is needed

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What we do

Together with our Eionet network, we provide the knowledge and the data needed to achieve sustainability in Europe.

We support policies with evidence-based knowledge
to help the European Union and our member countries achieve sustainability

We build and maintain networks and partnerships
to facilitate sharing of knowledge and expertise across Europe

We inform public and policy discussions
on sustainability solutions and challenges

We collect, quality check and disseminate data,
making full use of digitalisation and latest innovative technologies

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Europe's sustainability compass in times of uncertainty

We are living in an era where misinformation spreads faster than ever before, undermining trust in science and institutions. Disinformation campaigns target democracy, climate policy, and public health, casting doubt on scientific consensus and threatening the progress we have made through evidence-informed policymaking. In this landscape, the role of impartial, science-based institutions like the European Environment Agency is more vital than ever.

Read editorial by EEA Executive Director