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Leena Ylä-Mononen

Leena Ylä-Mononen

Executive Director, European Environment Agency.

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Cleaner air, a stable climate and healthier lives

The European Union has made substantial progress in improving air quality by adopting and implementing policies and measures since the 1980s.

From policy ambition to environment and climate action in Europe

Environmental degradation and climate change are impacting us all — our health, economy and society. To address growing challenges and impacts, Europe has set ambitious policies and targets.

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3 out of 10 children and adolescents grow up at risk of poverty and/or social exclusion in our home. The fight against childhood poverty is not only a matter of social justice and guaranteeing the recognized rights of children. It is also a challenge of collective intelligence. 

Trans people continue to face disproportionate rates of unemployment and job insecurity due to deep-rooted social prejudices and stigmas.

It is more necessary than ever to commit to multilateralism, dialogue, and the reduction of global military spending in order to address the escalation of global conflict.