Nature

We all have a right to nature.

Species are going extinct at a rate 1,000 times faster than they would without human interference. We must save nature by stopping our growth-driven economic system, and make sure everyone has access to nature.

We depend upon a healthy planet, but the global economic system of profit-driven resource extraction and development means we are destroying the Earth’s ability to provide clean water, fertile soil and fresh air.

The destruction of nature across Europe has not even slowed down, despite global and European targets to stop biodiversity loss.

At the heart of the problem is the destruction of natural spaces for commercial development and industrial farming, weak implementation of nature protection laws, and an inconsistent management of protected areas in Europe.

Friends of the Earth Europe campaigns for an end to biodiversity loss – including full implementation of the EU’s biodiversity strategy – and for a right to access nature for all.

There is no #PlanBee

The harmful impact of pesticides can no longer be ignored. Many farmers and farmworkers get poisoned, chronic diseases like Parkinson’s are on the rise, soils and water are heavily polluted. Bees and other pollinators are collapsing, endangering the future of our food production.

More than one million citizens signed the European Citizen Initiative Save Bees and Farmers asking for a drastic cut in pesticide use. Now is the chance for the EU to deliver!

The EU new pesticide regulation could be a crucial step in getting binding targets for pesticide reduction. Decision makers across Europe are discussing this new law as we speak, but many politicians – who are siding with the agroindustry – are now trying to kill it.

Your voice is crucial in helping push for an ambitious EU Pesticide Law!

Who to address as a priority?

The liberals (Renew in the EP) and social democrats (S&D) are split on the EU Pesticide Regulation. They are key to reaching a majority in favor of a strong regulation.
The christian democrats (EPP) currently run a disinformation campaign on pesticides and nature restoration. However, individual members might still vote in favor of health and nature. Help to convince them to be constructive and not block the regulation.

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