Environmental indicator report 2012: Ecosystem resilience and resource efficiency in a green economy in Europe

Part 1 of the report introduces key concepts used in the report, such as ecosystem resilience, resource efficiency and green economy.

Part 2 presents six thematic assessments building on a selection of the over 200 environmental indicators maintained by the European Environment Agency (EEA). The six themes covered are: emissions and climate change; air pollution and air quality; maritime activities and the marine environment; water use and water stress; use of material resources and waste management.

Part 3 concludes by reflecting that, by and large, European environmental policies appear to have had a clearer impact on improving resource efficiency than on maintaining ecosystem resilience.

EEA: News, 16.5.12: Do we live in a 'green economy'? New report assesses progress in Europe http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/do-we-live-in-a

Link to this title through its DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.2800/4874

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