Press Release: Commission proposes new action programme for the environment

On 24.1.01, the European Commission adopted a proposal for an ambitious new environmental strategy that outlines the priorities for action on the environment for the next five to ten years. 'Environment 2010: Our Future, Our Choice' focuses on four major areas for action climate change, health and the environment, nature and bio-diversity and natural resource management. The new programme stresses the importance of involving citizens and business in innovative ways.

http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/newprg/index.htm http://ec.europa.eu/comm/environment/newprg/index.htm

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