Environment Council, 26 June 2019

Summary:

A meeting of the Environment Council was held on 26 June 2019. The agenda includes the following items:

• Adoption of conclusions on the development of a sustainable EU chemicals policy strategy;
• Discussion on water reuse, followed by the adoption of general approach on proposed regulation relating to water reuse for agricultural irrigation;
• Exchange of views on the findings of the 2019 Environmental Implementation Review (EIR) cycle;
• Briefing on the state of play of two legislative proposals:
  • LIFE Regulation;
  • Regulation on monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport;
• Update on discussions relating to a strategic long-term vision for a climate neutral economy;
• Presentation by the European Commission of a Communication on the draft integrated national energy and climate plans (NECPs);
• Presentation by the Finnish Council Presidency of its work programme in relevant areas.