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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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The EEA in brief

The European Environment Agency in brief presents our role as an agency that supports European environmental policy.

Find out more about what we work on, our strategic priorities, our key outputs, our key services and publications, and what it’s like to work at the EEA.

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Time to speed up towards a sustainable and resilient Europe

Europe’s economy and wellbeing of its citizens depend crucially on a healthy and resilient natural environment, a stable climate and long-term sustainable use of resources. As Europe’s new policy cycle begins, Commission President-elect’s political guidelines and mission letters to future Commissioners reaffirm the course towards sustainability, while adding extra focus on competitiveness and security to boost Europe’s resilience to current and future crises. ... Only by staying the course and taking bold action can we cover the remaining distance and reach our desired destination: a sustainable, resilient Europe..

Read editorial by EEA Executive Director