It's time to go #BackToSchool, with nature!🌱 What's biodiversity?🦊 What exactly is a species?🏞 What's a habitat?The EU Nature Protection Toolkit for educators, available in all 🇪🇺 languages, helps students find all the answers about #EUEnvironment

🏊 Europe's bathing water has improved, thanks to cutting down organic pollutants and pathogens from urban wastewater!⚠️ But there is still significant pollution of surface and groundwater.

📢 Have your say: a Pact for the EU’s Eastern Border RegionsThe Commission is collecting feedback to shape a Pact for the Eastern Border Regions—so communities at the EU’s border are safer, better connected and more resilient.Who should respond?* Local & regional authorities* Businesses & SMEs* Civil society & NGOs* Young people and academia🗓️ Deadline: 18 September 2025

How is your language learning going?🤔 Need something new?☀️ In August, catch up with English and Danish with OLS! 💬 Subscribe to our newsletter for tips, inspiration and join a community of 200 000+ learners!

⚠️ High temperatures shouldn't mean high bills. When buying fans and air conditioners, check the EU energy label for ‘A’-rated products: ✅ Less energy✅ Fewer emissions ✅ More savings EU consumers saved €1.7B on aircon in 2020 — and could save €5.6B by 2030

Break the language barrier in style💥 Prepare for European Day of Languages with weekly whimsical (and practical) language learning hacks! This week, get on the stage, dare to sing your favourite foreign song with friends

Summer is better - and cooler - with nature! 🏞️With more than 27.000 protected areas, the 🇪🇺 #Natura2000 network is a haven to many threatened species and habitats.🗺️ From mountains to seas, from lakes to national parks, here are 10 sites to explore and enjoy

🚴 🚴 Ready to hop on your bike? 92,000 kms. 17 bike routes. Across the EU and beyond. This is what the EuroVelo map looks like. If you are looking to travel sustainably while enjoying the sights and sounds along the way, choose from one of the many EuroVelo bike routes! Here are a few suggestions! 🗺️ Atlantic – Black Sea passing through 🇫🇷 🇨🇭 🇩🇪 🇦🇹 🇸🇰 🇸🇰 🇭🇷 🇷🇸 🇷🇴 🇧🇬. 🗺️ Mediterranean Route passing through 🇪🇸 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇸🇮 🇭🇷 🇲🇪 🇦🇱 🇬🇷 🇹🇷 🇨🇾. 🗺️ The Atlantic Coast route passing through 🇳🇴 🇬🇧 🇮🇪 🇫🇷 🇪🇸 🇵🇹. 🗺️ Via Romea passing through 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇧🇪 🇱🇺 🇩🇪 🇨🇭 🇮🇹. You can follow along the whole route or enjoy just a part of it. The choice and the fun are all yours! 📌 Some of the EuroVelo routes have been made possible thanks to the EU's cohesion policy, that aims to uplift EU regions, socially and economically. #EuropeanUnion

🌍 Last chance to put your green education project on the map! 🌍We're looking for game-changing green education projects across three themes:🔬 Citizenship education⚙️ STEM + sustainability magic🏫 Schools as living labs for changeWhat's in it for you? A platform to showcase your work, connections with Europe's most passionate climate educators, and a possibility to present in Brussels on 23 October for selected nine winners.The catch? Submissions close by *NEW DEADLINE* 14 September, so if you've been sitting on that brilliant project, now is the time to share it!Don't let your innovation stay local when it could inspire change across Europe!

New Call: Establishing cross-border cooperation pointsThe European Commission has launched an open call for proposals to set up Cross-Border Cooperation Points (CBCPs) — practical hubs to help citizens and businesses overcome legal and administrative barriers at internal EU borders.These CBCPs will:🤝 Strengthen cross-border collaboration📑 Provide tailored support on legal/administrative issues🚀 Boost opportunities for local people and businesses in border regions📅 Apply before 14 October 2025 👇Border regions are home to almost one third of EU citizens — and this call helps them thrive.

🌲 Forest soils matter! And more than you may think. This #EUfunded project studied microbes, climate-smart practices & soil health across Europe. The result? Better models, better policy, better forests.

🌿 Cutting fertiliser use by up to 50%. Too good to be true?New microbial solutions from the #EUfunded @excaliburh2020 project help farmers cut fertilisers without reducing crop yields.

When it comes to food and drinks, Europe has it all! 😎 From Sweden’s Arctic raspberries 🇸🇪 to Italy’s sun-kissed San Marzano tomatoes 🇮🇹 and France’s creamy Camembert de Normandie 🇫🇷, the EU is home to a rich and diverse culinary heritage that is worth protecting. With over 3,600 registered Geographical Indications, EU labels like Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) do more than highlight quality. They safeguard tradition, reputation, and regional know-how from imitation. So next time you spot one of these labels, know you’re tasting something truly authentic.

#EnergyEfficiency helps maximise the output while minimising the resources used to achieve it - and it applies everywhere! 🏠🏫🏥A collection of #EnergyFacts, describing the benefits and possibilities energy efficiency offers are presented here

🔬 Zooming in on microbial life. The #EUfunded @3d_omics project maps where microbes live & what they do inside the body. This tech could transform animal health & production and even human medicine.

Designing microbial biocontrol agents. 🌱 The EcoStack project reveals how microbes link soil & plant ecosystems, enabling targeted, nature-based pest control & boosting crop productivity. 👉#EUBioeconomy #Food2030EU

Designing microbial biocontrol agents. 🌱 The EcoStack project reveals how microbes link soil & plant ecosystems, enabling targeted, nature-based pest control & boosting crop productivity. 👉#EUBioeconomy #Food2030EU

In solidarity with countries battling wildfires.In the past week, Spain, Greece, Bulgaria, Montenegro and Albania activated the #EUCivilProtection Mechanism.Spain did so for the first time ever for forest fires, mobilising 2 #rescEU planes stationed in France.Prepositioned firefighters and rescEU aerial assets from multiple EU countries are helping contain the flames across Europe.From ground crews to aerial support, we are protecting Europe, together.

A summer holiday ☀🏖 that is good for you and #ForOurPlanet!With almost 800 sustainable 🏨 hotels and 🏕 campsites across Europe, the #EUEcolabel certified tourist accommodations help reduce:💧 water consumption, and become more #WaterWiseEU🥤 plastic waste🌫 greenhouse gas emissions

🌱 Youth Climate LAB is back! 🧠 Where traditional wisdom meets modern climate action 🔥 Bridge the gap with your ideas!We are calling fellow changemakers (ages 16-26) from across Europe for a virtual evening camp: 📅 15–20 September✨ 5 days. Real solutions. EU impact. 💬 Explore how traditional ecological knowledge can transform climate education and turn your ideas into action.🎯 Two participants go to Brussels to present at Education for Climate Day!

Decarbonising the #HeatingAndCooling sector is central to achieving our #EnergyEfficiency targets🎯In 2023, #RenewableEnergy sources provided 26.2% of the final energy consumption in heating and cooling. More can be done.

2024 was the deadliest year on record for humanitarian workers. 2025 is on track to be even worse.Their work, meant to save lives, is under attack.On #WorldHumanitarianDay, the EU reiterates its steadfast support for humanitarian aid – a beacon of hope for those who suffer.

🔍 Putting the Atlantic Ocean under the microscope. @EU_AtlantECO combined molecular biology with ecology and oceanography to investigate the interactions of marine organisms and their interplay with their environments. Learn more! 👉 #EUBioeconomy #Food2030EU

🚋 Nantes roule vers l’avenir : une mobilité douce au service des habitantsEt si les transports du quotidien devenaient plus accessibles, plus verts et plus agréables ? C’est le pari de Nantes Métropole, soutenu par plus de 30 millions d’euros de fonds européens, pour moderniser en profondeur son réseau de transport :🔹 Modernisation de 3 lignes de tramway🔹 46 nouveaux tramways spacieux, confortables et lumineux🔹 Un nouveau pôle multimodal à la Babinière🔹 Extension de la ligne 1 jusqu’à La Chapelle-sur-Erdre🔹 +38 km de pistes cyclablesObjectif : réduire les émissions de CO₂, désengorger la ville et faciliter la vie de tous les usagers, qu’ils soient piétons, cyclistes, étudiants, parents ou personnes à mobilité réduite.C’est une transformation concrète, pensée pour les citoyens et pour la planète.Un exemple pour d'autres villes ailleurs ?#TransitionJuste #MobilitéDouce #politiquedeCohésion #Nantes #TransportsDurables #EUinmyRegion #TerritoiresEnTransition

🏠 Housing is a right, not a privilege. Yet affordable, quality homes are out of reach for too many across Europe - especially young people, families, and vulnerable groups. The EU is taking action with the European Affordable Housing Plan to increase supply and improve access by addressing structural challenges and unlocking public and private investment.️🗣️ Have your say. A public consultation is open until 17 October. Make your voice heard and shape the actions behind our commitment. Ready to reshape the future of housing in Europe?

Our forests are under growing pressure, but solutions are taking root 🌲 #ClimateChange, habitat loss and unsustainable land use are putting Europe’s forests at risk. From 3–5 June, over 90 forest experts, #LIFEProjects and policymakers gathered in Brașov, Romania for the LIFE and European Forest Restoration Platform Meeting 🌿 With 38 LIFE projects and voices from 17 EU countries, the event sparked bold ideas and powerful partnerships to protect and restore our woodlands.

🔬 Europe doubles down on research competitiveness by giving its flagship Horizon Europe programme a major boost: €95.5 billion foreseen for 2021-2027 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 €175 billion proposed for 2028-2034 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰 🌍👩🏾‍🔬 Backed by #ChooseEurope, which aims to attract top global talent, the programme will boost EU competitiveness & improve the well-being of its people. It will build on past success by scaling proven solutions & investing where it’s most needed. What does this mean for researchers? 📃Simpler processes 💶Speedier grants 🧪Strengthened research infrastructure 🤝Global partnerships 👩🏾‍🔬More support to apply research in real-world contexts

Tourism for All: Cities Leading the Way with EU Cohesion PolicyFrom Barcelona to Gdańsk, European cities are showing that inclusive and accessible tourism is not a niche — it’s the future.Thanks to EU Cohesion Policy, these cities are removing physical and social barriers, co-designing with citizens, and creating tourism experiences that welcome everyone — regardless of age, mobility or background.Whether it’s improving wayfinding, training staff, or investing in accessible infrastructure, the impact is both local and lasting.🔎 Discover how cities are reshaping tourism to be more inclusive, resilient and smart👇#EURegions #CohesionPolicy #InclusiveTourism #AccessibilityMatters #SmartCities #TourismForAll #SocialImpact

Join the future of clean energy — across borders!The EU is now accepting applications for pilot projects that will support quasi-cross-border energy communities. These are local initiatives that aim to share and manage renewable energy between regions in two neighbouring EU countries.Whether you're a local authority, cooperative, or community organisation, this is your chance to:🌱 Drive local renewable energy🤝 Collaborate across borders💡 Test new solutions for a just and green transition📅 Apply before 21 November 2025 👇#GreenTransition #EnergyCommunities #EURegions #ClimateAction #CrossBorderCooperation #CohesionPolicy #Renewables #JustTransition

Boosting Local Talent: 11 EU Regions Take the LeadEurope needs thriving regions — and that starts with people and skills.Thanks to Pillar 1 of the Talent Booster Mechanism, 11 pilot regions across the EU are now better equipped to attract, develop and retain talent.These regions co-designed tailor-made action plans to:📍 Address demographic decline📍 Build local skill ecosystems📍 Support youth, innovation & job creationTheir success stories show how targeted EU support can help every region become a place of opportunity.📘 Read about the results and lessons learned👇#TalentBooster #HarnessingTalent #EURegions #SkillsForTheFuture #DemographicTransition #CohesionPolicy #SmartGrowth #YouthOpportunities

Show the Power of Local Transition – Apply to Exhibit at the 11th JTP Conference!Are you leading a project that’s making the green transition fair and inclusive in your region?It’s time to put your impact in the spotlight.The Just Transition Platform invites you to apply for a dedicated exhibition space at the upcoming 11th JTP Conference in Brussels.By showcasing your project, you will:✨ Highlight your results to EU stakeholders and peers🤝 Connect with other local and regional changemakers🚀 Gain visibility in the Just Transition community📅 Apply before 10 September 2025👇#JustTransition #JTPConference #CohesionPolicy #EURegions #GreenTransition #Inclusion #SocialImpact #JTP2025 #ExhibitYourImpact

💶 Shape the future look of the euro! The European Central Bank has launched a design contest for the new euro banknotes with two themes:🖼️ European Culture 🐦 Rivers & Birds Open to designers across the EU, share your ideas by 18 August 12:00 CET

🌞 Rethinking summer holidays: tourism that works for people and the planetAs heatwaves become the new normal, EU regions are stepping up to create climate-resilient and sustainable tourism — that benefits both visitors and local communities.Thanks to Cohesion Policy, destinations are:🌿 Designing cooler, greener public spaces🗓️ Promoting off-season travel to reduce pressure📱 Improving early-warning systems and digital services🚉 Expanding sustainable transport optionsThese initiatives aren’t just about better holidays — they also mean healthier cities, stronger local economies, and improved quality of life for residents.📘 Discover how EU-funded projects are transforming tourism from coast to countryside👇#SustainableTourism #CohesionPolicy #EURegions #ClimateAdaptation #GreenTravel #LocalCommunities #InclusiveTourism #SmartDestinations

No internet? No problem.Just like border-free travel across the EU, staying connected has never been easier, thanks to the #WiFi4EU app and EU roaming.Stay connected to what matters, wherever your travels take you.

It's #InternationalCatDay 🐅Thanks to the hard work of the #LIFEProject Life LynxConnect, the Iberian Lynx 🐯 is rebounding!Its status has improved from Endangered to Vulnerable on the IUCN RedList as its population increased from 62 mature individuals in 2001 to 648 in 2022! Because nature and biodiversity conservation work!

5 Years of the Just Transition Platform – Time to Celebrate the Changemakers!The Just Transition Platform turns 5 — and what better way to mark the milestone than by spotlighting those who are making a real difference?🏆 The #JTPChampions Awards are now open!They celebrate individuals, organisations and authorities who are leading the way in building fair, inclusive and sustainable transitions across EU regions.🎤 Winners will be invited to speak at the 11th Just Transition Platform Conference in Brussels.Award categories:🔸 Implementation Excellence🔸 Innovation in Action🔸 Champion of Inclusion🔸 Young Change-Maker🗓️ Nominations open until 10 September 2025 👇Let’s recognise the people behind the transition. Are you one of them?#JustTransition #CohesionPolicy #JTPConference #EURegions #GreenTransition #ClimateAction #Inclusion #SocialImpact #JTPChampions

Shaping Europe, Region by Region, Together: #EURegionsWeek 2025Europe’s regions have been shaping our future for decades — and the journey continues!Join us at #EURegionsWeek, the biggest annual event on regional and urban development in Europe.🤝 Meet thousands of changemakers 🎤 Attend high-level sessions 🏆 Celebrate innovation at the REGIOSTARS Awards 🌟 Be part of the Megalizzi–Niedzielski Prize 📅 13–15 October | 📍 Brussels & OnlineReady to connect ideas and inspire change?👉 Register until 30 September 2025!

Every flood, fire, and storm can carry a story of livelihoods, families and homes destroyed.The impact of climate change is undeniable. Today we pause to remember the lives lost to it, and those forever changed. It is also a stark reminder and call to action. By preparing our homes, infrastructure, economy, and health systems, we can protect our communities. Alongside efforts to cut climate-warming emissions, the EU tackles growing climate risks with: 🆘 Rapid-response teams stationed across Europe 📡 Early-warning systems to detect extreme weather 🏙️ Climate-resilient cities built to withstand future challenges 🏥 ️Healthcare training to address climate-related risks Let’s honour the victims by building a safer future.

📢 We’ve opened registrations for the European Research & Innovation Days! Join us on September 16-17 and shape our future! This year’s edition will come at a pivotal moment of discussions on the EU’s next long-term budget and key policy actions such as: 🔹 Startup and Scaleup Strategy 🔹 European Life Sciences Strategy 🔹 AI in Science Strategy 🔹 European Innovation & European Research Area Acts It’s your chance to meet and debate with the experts and policy makers who are driving change in the EU.

On #WorldYouthSkillsDay, show the world what you are capable of!This year’s theme is youth empowerment through AI and digital skills. What about putting the language skills you master to use to code the next gen translator?

Cross-border action for a climate-resilient mediterraneanClimate change doesn’t stop at borders — and neither should the solutions.With the Interreg Euro-MED programme, regions from Spain to Türkiye are joining forces to tackle the climate crisis across the Mediterranean. 🌱🌍This cooperation supports over 50 projects across key missions:🌿 Strengthening sustainable ecosystems🚊 Boosting greener, smarter mobility🌡️ Helping communities adapt to climate risks🌞 Leading the way on energy transition📍 From coastal resilience to nature-based solutions, Interreg shows how solidarity and innovation go hand-in-hand for a sustainable future in one of Europe’s most vulnerable regions.🔗 Read more about this collaborative climate action.

Investing in Europe’s future: How STEP supports strategic technologiesHow can Europe stay competitive and sovereign in tomorrow’s world?➡️ By investing today in the technologies that will shape our future.The Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) is a targeted EU initiative that directs cohesion funding toward three key sectors:🔬 Deep tech🧬 Biotech⚡ Clean techThe goal? To strengthen Europe's strategic autonomy, create quality jobs, and ensure all regions — not just the biggest players — can benefit from the tech transition.🧭 This data story shows how STEP is aligned with cohesion policy goals and where investments are heading👇#STEP #EUFunds #CohesionPolicy #DeepTech #CleanTech #Biotech #MadeInEurope