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Our ecosystems, society and economy all need clean fresh water in sufficient amounts to thrive. But water resources are under increasing pressure in many parts of the world, and Europe is no exception. We must improve the way we use and manage our water resources if we are to continue to benefit from the vital services our water ecosystems provide. More Unsustainable fishing occurs in all European Seas and is threatening the viability of European fish stocks. 21 to 60% of the commercial fish stocks in the North-East Atlantic, the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean are considered to be outside... more Nutrient enrichment is a major problem in the coastal and marine environment, where it accelerates the growth of phytoplankton and can lead to oxygen depletion.

Concentrations of some heavy metals and persistent organic contaminants in marine... more Water scarcity and droughts have severe consequences for many economic sectors. EurActiv | European Union Information Website (EU and Europe) Chemical Watch. Environment. Related Press Releases The Environment Council is composed of environment ministers who meet about four times a year. It decides by qualified majority in codecision with the European Parliament. In this sector, the European Community has the task of fostering the harmonious, balanced and sustainable development of economic activities which respects the need, in particular, to ensure a high level of environmental quality.

To achieve this, it aims to preserve the quality of the environment, human health, the prudent and rational utilisation of natural resources and to promote measures at international level to deal with regional or worldwide environmental problems. Synthèses de la législation de l'UE. European Commission - Environment.