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EU's Roswall: Rewilding Borders Boosts Security and Biodiversity

3/9/2026

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Jessika Roswall, the EU’s environment commissioner, advocates rewilding land borders to boost national security and biodiversity.
She emphasizes investing in nature can deter invasions, citing Poland and Finland's natural barriers.
Roswall highlights the urgent need to address water quality and scarcity across Europe and urges collaboration.
She calls for stronger regulations on harmful chemicals and insists that high environmental standards are crucial for both the planet and economic competitiveness.

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Jessika Roswall, the EU’s environment commissioner, advocates rewilding land borders to boost national security and biodiversity.
She emphasizes investing in nature can deter invasions, citing Poland and Finland's natural barriers.
Roswall highlights the urgent need to address water quality and scarcity across Europe and urges collaboration.
She calls for stronger regulations on harmful chemicals and insists that high environmental standards are crucial for both the planet and economic competitiveness.