Europe stands at a crossroads, facing the urgent need to take action against the interlinked crises of climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss, which are accelerating and testing resilience on every front.
According to Therese Fosholt Moe at Ramboll, the European Union (EU) has introduced policies like the Green Deal, the Zero Pollution Action Plan, and the Biodiversity Strategy for 2030 to address these issues.
These crises do not occur in isolation.
The European Environment Agency’s 2025 report, Europe’s environment and climate: knowledge for resilience, prosperity and sustainability, highlights the need for a cohesive approach to tackle these challenges.
The current siloed approach is misaligned with the interconnected nature of the crises, emphasizing the need for a more integrated strategy to ensure a resilient future for Europe.
Author's summary: Europe faces urgent interlinked crises.