Preserving our environment Europe’s seas, oceans, and environment are a source of natural and economic wealth for Europe. We must preserve and protect them to ensure that they continue sustaining us in the future. European Green Deal priorities include protecting our biodiversity and ecosystems reducing air, water and soil pollution moving towards a circular economy improving waste management ensuring the sustainability of our blue economy and fisheries sectors By working on these key areas, the EU will improve the health and quality of life of citizens, address environmental problems and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The European Commission adopted a set of proposals to make the EU's climate, energy, transport and taxation policies fit for reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030, compared to 1990 levels. More information on Delivering the European Green Deal. ActionsBiodiversity Strategy for 2030Circular economy action planChemicals strategy for sustainability Organic action plan 8th Environment Action ProgrammeBlue economy strategy Zero pollution action planWaste and recycling Sustainable batteries'Farm to Fork' strategyCommon Fisheries Policy Related links Directorate-General for Environment Directorate-General for Maritime Affairs and Fisheries3 billion trees to be planted in the EU by 2030
