Senior Agriculture Policy Officer at @birdlifeeurope.bsky.social, views my own
Two rushed “simplifications” gutted years of progress, giving Big Agri what it wanted: public money to pollute, no strings attached.
Here’s what we lost ⬇️
Two rushed “simplifications” gutted years of progress, giving Big Agri what it wanted: public money to pollute, no strings attached.
Here’s what we lost ⬇️
The EU law-dismantling proposals published today mark a dangerous turn toward weaker rules and increased public health risks.
Read our full press release: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/12...
#HandsOffNature
The EU law-dismantling proposals published today mark a dangerous turn toward weaker rules and increased public health risks.
Read our full press release: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/12...
#HandsOffNature
It's the perfect way to describe the game that's played by decisionmakers to destroy environmental & human rights protections:
1. Cheap tricks
2. Unfair
3. Overly easy
Watch & let us know who you nominate for BIGGEST cheese⁉️
#Deregulator
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It's the perfect way to describe the game that's played by decisionmakers to destroy environmental & human rights protections:
1. Cheap tricks
2. Unfair
3. Overly easy
Watch & let us know who you nominate for BIGGEST cheese⁉️
#Deregulator
youtu.be/IyWvUzR5y2M?...
Von der Leyen's priority today? Acting on corporate demands for #deregulation, recklessly rolling back environment and health standards 😡
Von der Leyen's priority today? Acting on corporate demands for #deregulation, recklessly rolling back environment and health standards 😡
These chemicals contaminate soil and water, kill the insects that birds depend on, and weaken the ecosystems that make farming possible.
These chemicals contaminate soil and water, kill the insects that birds depend on, and weaken the ecosystems that make farming possible.
Yesterday, the Commission published its new annual Work Programme, and nature didn’t make the cut. The Programme sets out the EU’s key policy and legislative priorities for the upcoming year.
Yesterday, the Commission published its new annual Work Programme, and nature didn’t make the cut. The Programme sets out the EU’s key policy and legislative priorities for the upcoming year.
We built these protections together over time. Now let’s defend them.
Speak up now: www.pan-europe.info/ban-toxic-pe...
#HandsOffNature
We built these protections together over time. Now let’s defend them.
Speak up now: www.pan-europe.info/ban-toxic-pe...
#HandsOffNature
Once again, this assault on environmental safeguards is being sold as “simplification.” It’s not simplification, it’s dismantling. And it’s a betrayal of both nature and farmers.
Once again, this assault on environmental safeguards is being sold as “simplification.” It’s not simplification, it’s dismantling. And it’s a betrayal of both nature and farmers.
Farmland bird populations in Europe have dropped by 60% in just 40 years. At BirdLife, we’re pushing for a food system that feeds people, supports farmers, and protects nature.
Farmland bird populations in Europe have dropped by 60% in just 40 years. At BirdLife, we’re pushing for a food system that feeds people, supports farmers, and protects nature.
We've been driving around Brussels in an actual omniBUS because the European Commission has been driving a giant Omnibus of proposals themselves.
When it comes to nature, simplification doesn’t mean easier rules. It means weaker rules.
#HandsOffNature
We've been driving around Brussels in an actual omniBUS because the European Commission has been driving a giant Omnibus of proposals themselves.
When it comes to nature, simplification doesn’t mean easier rules. It means weaker rules.
#HandsOffNature
Now we need to maintain focus, stay the course, and [...]
Now we need to maintain focus, stay the course, and [...]
We call for dedicated funding for the environment and climate, fair income support for farmers, the end of harmful subsidies, and real accountability.
👉 Read our vision: www.birdlife.org/wp-content/u...
We call for dedicated funding for the environment and climate, fair income support for farmers, the end of harmful subsidies, and real accountability.
👉 Read our vision: www.birdlife.org/wp-content/u...
Whoever told them it was okay to turn OUR rivers into open sewers?
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Whoever told them it was okay to turn OUR rivers into open sewers?
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Our latest article breaks down what’s at stake for nature and climate in the coming months and how citizens can keep pressure on decision-makers.
🔗 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/09...
Our latest article breaks down what’s at stake for nature and climate in the coming months and how citizens can keep pressure on decision-makers.
🔗 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/09...
The European Commission is quietly trying to dismantle the laws that safeguard what we cherish most: our nature.
They think we wouldn’t notice or care. But we do.
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature 👉 handsoffnature.eu
The European Commission is quietly trying to dismantle the laws that safeguard what we cherish most: our nature.
They think we wouldn’t notice or care. But we do.
Tell them to keep their #HandsOffNature 👉 handsoffnature.eu
New York City has gone up in flames in Europe.
Instead of focusing on putting out the fires, we must shift towards avoiding them from starting.
Our joint paper on preventing wildfires: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...
We can't let nature burn down💔
New York City has gone up in flames in Europe.
Instead of focusing on putting out the fires, we must shift towards avoiding them from starting.
Our joint paper on preventing wildfires: www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...
We can't let nature burn down💔
Europe’s water, public health, and economic resilience depend on healthy rivers & groundwater
Strong water legislation is our only chance for a safe future!
www.wwf.eu?18612866/A-m...
Europe’s water, public health, and economic resilience depend on healthy rivers & groundwater
Strong water legislation is our only chance for a safe future!
www.wwf.eu?18612866/A-m...
We are looking for an expert to develop a guidance document on agriculture and the EU Nature Restoration Regulation.
🗓 Application deadline: Monday, 11 August 2025, 23:59 CET
🔗 More info: www.birdlife.org/careers/guid...
#greenjobs #jobsearch #EUJobs
We are looking for an expert to develop a guidance document on agriculture and the EU Nature Restoration Regulation.
🗓 Application deadline: Monday, 11 August 2025, 23:59 CET
🔗 More info: www.birdlife.org/careers/guid...
#greenjobs #jobsearch #EUJobs
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A new report released today reveals that the increasing reliance on biomass for heating and cooling in Europe is harming the climate more than helping it.
Find out more here 👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...
A new report released today reveals that the increasing reliance on biomass for heating and cooling in Europe is harming the climate more than helping it.
Find out more here 👉 www.birdlife.org/news/2025/07...
In a new letter, they urge the EU to prioritise nature in the next budget.
📉81% of EU habitats in poor shape
💼500k jobs through restoration
💶LIFE = <1% of EU budget, but vital for nature
Failing nature means failing people.
🔗 Letter below.
In a new letter, they urge the EU to prioritise nature in the next budget.
📉81% of EU habitats in poor shape
💼500k jobs through restoration
💶LIFE = <1% of EU budget, but vital for nature
Failing nature means failing people.
🔗 Letter below.
Don’t use forests as fuel.🔥🌳
Full briefing here: www.eubioenergy.com/wp-content/u...
#Bioenergy #ClimateJustice #CRCF
Don’t use forests as fuel.🔥🌳
Full briefing here: www.eubioenergy.com/wp-content/u...
#Bioenergy #ClimateJustice #CRCF