Eurobarometer shows continued public support for biodiversity protection across Europe

Published at the start of the EU Green Week, the Special Eurobarometer survey on biodiversity shows continued support among Europeans for biodiversity and nature protection, despite economic and geopolitical challenges. Over 90% of all Europeans view protecting biodiversity and nature as essential for health, food security, clean water, climate resilience, as well as for long-term economic prosperity. There is also broad support for EU legislation and action to protect biodiversity in their country.

This survey was carried out as input for this year's Green Week, which will explore how investment in nature and healthy ecosystems can strengthen Europe's economy, security and resilience. Starting today, the EU's largest annual environmental conference will gather over 1,000 people in person with more joining online. Policymakers, industry, NGOs, stakeholders and citizens will come together to discuss and exchange on how restoring ecosystems can help Europe become more resilient and competitive while supporting innovation, investment and local jobs. Discussions will, for instance, focus on greening cities, financing tools such as nature credits, and regenerating soil.

Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience, and a Competitive Circular Economy, Jessika Roswall, will open the high-level discussions, sharing her vision for building a resilient future for Europe by investing in ecosystems and nature.

You can consult the agenda online. All sessions will also be livestreamed here. 

More information on the Eurobarometer survey on biodiversity is available in the press release online