Europe’s Climate and Environment (audio) Podcast

Episode 6 (audio) How is Europe doing in 'going circular'?

What is Europe doing in reducing waste, in boosting recycling, reuse, remanufacturing of materials or in other words, in boosting a circular economy? In Episode 6 we explore what the challenges are to 'going circular' with our experts Daniel and Almut and look at what is being done to reduce our waste which ultimately helps to reduce our carbon footprint and improve the environment.

Episode 5 (audio) Climate change: how are we doing in reducing emissions and in adapting to reduce the impacts?

In Episode 5 of our special series on Europe's environment 2025 we dig into the challenges posed by climate change, notably on the risks like extreme weather (floods, droughts and heatwaves) we face as well as on the adaptation measures we need to take. We also look at the progress the EU is making to mitigate climate change, in cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

Episode 4 (audio) What is the state of our nature and water in Europe?

In Episode 4 of our special series on Europe's environment 2025 we explore the state of our nature and waters with our EEA experts Frank and Caroline, who explain what the challenges are and how climate change is further complicating the survival of our ecosystems and surface waters. We also explore what is being done to better protect and preserve our biodiversity and Europe's many rivers, lakes, and coastal waters.

Episode 3 (audio) - How are we doing on our transition to a sustainable future?

In our third episode, we deep dive into the flagship EEA Europe's environment 2025 report’s findings on what is needed in the transition to sustainability and how we can get there. What will this involve?

Episode 2 (audio) - What underpins Europe's most comprehensive 'state of' environment assessment?

How is the flagship 'state of' environment report underpinned by data and the European Environment Agency’s vast network of people and expertise involving 38 countries?
In our second episode we delve into how hundreds of experts and data helped shape what is the most comprehensive report on Europe's climate, environment and sustainability. 

Episode 1 (audio) What does Europe's environment 2025 mean for Europe?

In our first episode, European Environment Agency Executive Director Leena Yla-Mononen explains what the ‘state of environment’ report means for Europe, why the EEA does this, how the report’s focus and conclusions on the need for continued action link to changed EU priorities, including competitiveness, resilience, and security.