Invasive alien species (IAS) are one of the most important direct drivers of biodiversity loss and ecosystem service changes, and constitute the greatest threat to fragile ecosystems such as islands. Although the introduction of alien species is known to bring benefits to specific sectors of...

To support the 'Streamlining European 2010 Biodiversity Indicators' (SEBI 2010) process, the European Environment Agency (EEA) commissioned a study to revisit and further develop the indicator 'Invasive alien species in Europe'. The aim of the current project is to critically review and improve...

The European Red List is a review of the conservation status of c. 6,000 European species (mammals, reptiles, amphibians, freshwater fishes, butterflies, dragonflies, and selected groups of beetles, molluscs, and vascular plants) according to IUCN regional Red Listing guidelines. It identifies...

The title of European Green Capital is awarded every year to a European city for its commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability. The first city was awarded the title in 2010. Now in its 11th year, the European Commission will launch the competition to identify the winner of...

The title of European Green Capital is awarded every year to a European city for its commitment to environmental, social and economic sustainability. The first city was awarded the title in 2010. Now in its 11th year, the European Commission will launch the competition to identify the winner of...

Europe boasts a stunning variety of plants, animals and landscapes for its small size. Much of its fauna and flora is found nowhere else in the world. Differences in climate, topography and geology have played an important role in shaping this unique biodiversity - so has Europe's long...

Essen, our European Green Capital for 2017, is an excellent example of a city striving for, and achieving, great progress in environmental sustainability. Essen's transformation into the greenest city in North Rhine-Westphalia is particularly interesting and impressive as the city's development...

Essen, our European Green Capital for 2017, is an excellent example of a city striving for, and achieving, great progress in environmental sustainability. Essen's transformation into the greenest city in North Rhine-Westphalia is particularly interesting and impressive as the city's development...

With over 2,000 yeats of history, Nijmegen is an old city with a bright future. The changes initiated, and the sustainable future vision of this inland port, make it a worthy European Green Capital 2018.

With over 2,000 yeats of history, Nijmegen is an old city with a bright future. The changes initiated, and the sustainable future vision of this inland port, make it a worthy European Green Capital 2018.