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
References
edit- ^ "The Council of the European Union - Consilium". Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ Anonymous (16 June 2016). "Environment - European Union website, the official EU website - European Commission". Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ [consilium.europa.eu/en/council-eu/configurations/env/#:~:text=The%20Environment%20Council%20is%20responsible,the%20area%20of%20climate%20change. "Environment Council configuration (ENV)"].
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