The Environment Council (ENVI) is a configuration of the Council of the European Union.[1] It meets about four times a year. It brings together the environment ministers and is responsible for the EU environment policy.[2]
This Council deals with environmental protection, climate change, prudent use of resources and protection of human health.[3]
In this regard, the Council adopts legislation together with the European Parliament in relation to:
- protection of natural habitats
- clean air and water
- proper waste disposal
- toxic chemicals
- sustainable economy
The council can deal with international issues which go far beyond the borders of the European Union, for example the Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Council of the European Union - Consilium". Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ "Environment". European Commission. 16 June 2016. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ "Environment Council configuration (ENV)".
- ^ "COMMUNICATION NOTICE OF MEETING AND PROVISIONAL AGENDA". Council of the European Union General Secretariat. Retrieved 26 December 2025.
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