The interlinked crises of climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss

The Interlinked Crises of Climate Change, Pollution and Biodiversity Loss

Therese Fosholt Moe at Ramboll emphasizes the urgency for Europe to take action now to ensure a resilient future.

Europe stands at a crossroads, facing accelerating, compounding crises of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, testing resilience on every front: environmental, social, and economic.

The European Union has responded with policies like the Green Deal, the Zero Pollution Action Plan, and the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030.

These crises do not occur in isolation.

Despite these initiatives, a siloed approach is misaligned with the interconnected nature of the challenges.

The European Environment Agency's 2025 report, Europe's environment and climate: knowledge for resilience, prosperity and sustainability, highlights the need for a cohesive approach.

Author's summary: Europe faces interlinked crises of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss.

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