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In December 2022, more than 190 countries adopted the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework at a global biodiversity summit (COP 15). This is a landmark agreement that will steer the global action on biodiversity until 2030. While it is historic that countries were able to make an agreement in the…

From September 19 to 22, I visited Croatia to get an idea of the marine protected areas in a Mediterranean country and to see to what extent the EU decisions regarding marine protection are implemented on the ground. I met with NGOs to talk about the challenges but also successes in marine and…

We have little over a year left until the next European elections campaign is going to kick off. However, for me it is clear that after three great terms, I will not run again at the next European Elections. I want to make sure that the new person in charge, preparing this group for the times ahead,…