Environmental and biodiversity reporting, conservation, pollution and natural-resource conditions, with source, geographic precision and measurement period. (Page 2 of 3)
Japan’s Environment Ministry published results on freshwater fish from a nationwide baseline nature survey covering 2022–2025 on 5 October. The survey compiled distribution information for 113 of its 115 target species and also organized records for 11 related species outside the target group.
Data includedMinisters and senior officials from the 43 members of the Union for the Mediterranean met in Rome on 28 September for the group’s first water ministerial meeting since 2017. They endorsed a second ministerial declaration setting regional priorities for water-related Sustainable Development Goals from 2026 to 2030.
Data includedJapan’s Environment Ministry announced on 25 September that it had selected three projects for support to collect and recycle locally generated composite materials, waste oil, construction waste and other recoverable waste. Projects were required to build systems that collect, sort and recycle local waste and supply recovered materials back into the same region.
Data includedJapan’s environment minister and Singapore’s minister for sustainability and the environment signed a renewed memorandum on environmental cooperation on 24 September. Japan’s Environment Ministry said the update adds areas to the framework first established in 2017 and will serve as the basis for future cooperation.
Data includedThe European Commission’s European Red List of Moths, published on 21 September, says nearly 11% of moth species in Europe and nearly 12% in the EU27 are threatened with extinction. The assessment covers 3,082 species at the European level.
Data includedIn an assessment published on 11 September, the European Commission concluded that the EU Batteries Regulation’s targets for recycling efficiency and material recovery remain appropriate. The review considered battery technology developments, scientific and technical progress, and current and forecast availability of cobalt, copper, lead, lithium and nickel.
Data includedJapan’s environment and agriculture ministries published the second edition of the country’s list of non-native species that may harm ecosystems on 11 September. The ministries had reviewed the 2015 first edition with scientific experts since fiscal 2023, taking account of updated information on species’ spread and ecological impacts.
Data includedIndia’s National Biodiversity Authority opened the 16th national meeting of State Biodiversity Boards and Union Territory Biodiversity Councils in Chandigarh on 6 September. The two-day meeting brought together their chairpersons and member secretaries, along with experts and scientists from across the country.
Data includedEU countries submitted draft national plans under the Nature Restoration Regulation to the European Commission on 1 September. The plans set out how countries intend to meet restoration targets through 2030 and outline actions and targets planned for 2040 and 2050.
Data includedIndia’s Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and Germany’s environment ministry signed a joint declaration of intent on the conservation and wise use of wetlands of international importance on 1 September. The signing took place during the fourth Indo-German Environment Forum.
Data includedEuropean Commissioner for the Environment Jessika Roswall discussed a review of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive with stakeholders on 30 September. The directive is the EU’s main framework for protecting the marine environment and aims to achieve good environmental status in all EU marine waters.
Data includedThe European Commission published an assessment on 18 September of the environmentally sound management of plastic waste exported from the EU to Türkiye. It noted that Türkiye had strengthened its legislation and taken enforcement steps, including more controls and higher fines.
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