Latest Evaluation Shows Europe’s Nature in Serious, Continuing Decline

Land accounting is needed for land-related policies that aim to address climate, biodiversity, socio-economic and other sustainability challenges.  The EEA’s interactive land cover dashboard shows land cover stocks in Europe by country, year of observation and other parameters.  The EEA’s approach to environmental accounting uses geospatial data and respects the international standards for measuring the environment and its relationship with the economy.  Land take includes urban green areas sealed by construction and urban infrastructure.  The latest evaluation shows Europe's land take increasing and nature in drastic, continuing decline.