The 26th edition of EU Green Week highlighted the business case for nature, showing how a nature-positive economy can strengthen Europe’s prosperity, resilience, and competitiveness.
Organised by DG Environment, the high-level conference in Brussels (3–4 June) brought together policymakers, investors, farmers, businesses, and civil society to explore practical solutions for profitable farming, soil health, greener cities, and innovative financing.
The discussions continue throughout June with Partner Events across Europe, including seminars, workshops, webinars, and exhibitions that showcased how investing in nature supports sustainable business solutions at the local level.
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Startup-investor event
In a first for Green Week, innovative start-ups, projects and SMEs working on nature-based solutions and nature-related technologies can enter our marketplace and make meaningful connections with potential investors.
Watch the event recordings here and here and discover promising start-ups, projects, and SMEs presenting innovative solutions for nature and biodiversity.
EU Green Week partner events
Throughout June, Green Week partner events will demonstrate how nature-based investments can generate positive and lasting benefits for businesses, individuals, and communities at local and regional levels throughout Europe and beyond.
Applications for Green Week partner events were open between 2 March and 24 March 2026, following an extension of the original deadline.
The application period is now closed.
If you have any enquiries regarding the status of your current application, please do not hesitate to email us at ENV-GREENWEEK-PARTNER-EVENTS
ec [dot] europa [dot] eu (ENV-GREENWEEK-PARTNER-EVENTS[at]ec[dot]europa[dot]eu).
EU Green Week background
For 25 years, EU Green Week - organised by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Environment - has been Europe’s leading environmental conference and an annual opportunity to raise awareness, promote and discuss the latest and upcoming developments in European environmental policy. The high-level event attracts policymakers, businesses, leading environmentalists, and other interested parties from across Europe and the world.
For the previous editions of the Green Week, please visit here.
News
As modern cities grapple with rising temperatures and a decline in traditional green spaces, building-integrated vegetation, or green roofs, has emerged as a practical solution.
The Platform is excited to unveil the newly updated second edition of our full report and summary ‘Business Models and Investments for Nature’ at EU Green Week 2026 in Brussels, 3-4 June.
Researchers have calculated that for every dollar in the equity holding portfolios of Europe’s 10 largest banks, 26 cents are highly dependent on ecosystem services (ES).
A new publication shows how LIFE projects are boosting the EU's economic resilience and strategic autonomy through market-ready solutions.
As we face increasing environmental challenges, understanding the value of a tree is crucial, but what is a tree actually worth?
The assessment comes as the EU is stepping up its push for greater investment and private finance for nature.
Issue 597: A Spanish study finds agroecological practices, such as using crop diversification, increase supply and diversity of ecosystem services on farms.
Issue 606: New study indicates that vineyard biodiversity and production can be optimised simultaneously, combining organic management practices with other regenerative practices, such as lower pesticide use, tillage and mowing – which enhance organic management.