This publication results from the collaboration between the Valencia City Council, Universitat Politècnica de València, and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission. Focused on urban sustainability...
Part of the Webinar series “Unlocking Biodiversity Value in Spatial Planning – A Webinar Reflection Journey to Enhance Transformation”, the fourth webinar will be held on the 18th of November, and it is open to ...
Delivering the European Green Deal (2020) and a new approach for a Sustainable Blue Economy in the European Union (EU) (2021) requires urgent integration of climate-smart trends and new technologies in all types of pl...
Drawing upon the ambitious policy and legal framework outlined in the European Strategy for Data (2020) and the establishment of common European data spaces, this Science for Policy report explores innovative approach...
Extreme climate events such as heatwaves, drought and flooding are increasing. There is an urgent need to adapt to these climate conditions. We assessed the EU’s climate adaptation framework and how a selection of E...
The impact of climate change is most acute at Earth’s polar regions. The Arctic and Antarctica are warming rapidly, with dramatic consequences for not only the local environment, but the wider world. This CORDIS Res...
This handbook provides a complete guide to the New European Bauhaus self-assessment method, designed to promote sustainability, beauty, and inclusiveness in the built environment of Europe and beyond. The handbook com...
This study examines how Cohesion Policy can support climate adaptation, regional resilience and sustainable businesses in the EU. It identifies regional and sectoral adaptation needs, maps relevant EU policy instrumen...
This report presents refined options for an EU Pollinator Monitoring Scheme (EU PoMS), based on the work of a technical expert group comprising 26 international experts from 12 countries, with members being representa...
The European Union’s environmental policies address environmental challenges related to biodiversity loss, resource use (including water and circular economy aspects), pollution and environmental risks to health and...
This Technical Report presents the results of the annual product and service quality assessment of the Global Flood Monitoring (GFM) product of the Copernicus Emergency Management Service (CEMS), which was performed o...
The Environmental Footprint (EF) methods are scientific tools and rules designed to calculate the environmental impact of products and organisations. Developed by the European Commission with the involvement of releva...
Cooperation between the EU and CELAC on research and innovation is increasingly focusing on Nature-based Solutions (NbS). The EU-CELAC Summit Declaration and the 2021-2023 Strategic Roadmap emphasise NbS as a key area...
The climate targets of the European Union (EU) are defined in relation to historical benchmarks: for instance, the European Climate Law requires net domestic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to be reduced by at least 55...
As climate change impacts intensify globally in both frequency and magnitude, and with scientific consensus on what is yet to come if the world fails to act, the imperative to step up our collective response has never...
This is part of the collection GDO analytical reports that is focused on the analysis of drought events affecting Europe as well as the other regions of the world. These studies build on data and information retrieved...
This assessment identifies 36 climate risks with potentially severe consequences across Europe. The risks are evaluated in the contexts of risk severity, policy horizon (lead time and decision horizon), policy readine...
In the growing market for ‘green’ products and services, the clarity and accuracy of producers’ and traders’ claims referring to environmentally friendly characteristics of products and services becomes increa...
Environmental intelligence (EI) provides the scientific and technological innovations needed to better manage and respond to climate change, resource depletion, pollution, risks to human and animal health, and biodive...
Microbial fuel cell, hydroponics, new-generation membranes, and much more. When “deep tech” turns carbon dioxide and nitrogen compounds into assets and brings us closer to the day when we drink carbon dioxide (CO2...
This document presents the input data, methodology and a preliminary assessment of the first version of the Global Forest Cover map for year 2020 at 10m spatial resolution (GFC 2020, version 1, dated 07 December 2023)...
The triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution is just one of many interconnected and mutually exacerbating socio‑economic crises currently challenging European and global societies. ...
In January 2021, the EU introduced a new own resource based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste generated by member states. In 2023, it amounted to €7.2 billion, 4.0 % of the EU’s total revenue. We assessed th...
Over 83,000 goods and services have been awarded the EU Ecolabel and are available on the EU market. It is a reliable label that identifies goods and services with a reduced environmental impact.
This report offers a detailed analysis of the European Investment Bank Group’s greenhouse gas emissions from its head office operations in Luxembourg for 2023. It includes a comparative performance review against 20...
The handbook is primarily aimed at national experts engaged in the production of European forest accounts. This edition reflects the latest European legal requirements. The handbook provides a framework and practical ...
These proceedings are the outcome of the 61st ESReDA seminar “Technological Distruptions Triggered by Natural Events: Identification, Characterization, and Management” that took place at Politecnico di Torino, Ita...
Environmental observations, for example from satellites, ground-based systems or citizen science campaigns, provide data and insights into our changing Earth system. This knowledge is the basis for evidence-based deci...
This report describes the work carried out during the Maker-in-Residency programme of the European Commission’s Joint Research Center (JRC), in Ispra (Italy). The goal of the project was to design and produce an ope...
With 2023 the last year of our strategic plan 2019-2023, we concluded the delivery of our strategic objectives and performed the planned activities specified in our Work Programme. This year also saw us commence work ...
This study assessed the prioritisation for the introduction of possible future European EoW criteria for a list of ten pre-selected construction and demolition waste and by-product (CDW) streams. There was a general p...
This report evaluates the need and scope for an EIT Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) focused on water, marine, and maritime areas (KIC WMM). It identifies existing gaps in innovation ecosystems and recommends ...
Carbon capture and storage (henceforward CCS) is a set of technologies aimed at capturing, transporting and permanently storing CO2 that would otherwise be emitted into the atmosphere. CCS plays a vital role in reduci...
Co-funded by the European Union, RETIME will develop and test in three pilot areas urban adaptation solutions, with particular attention to vulnerable groups.
On 14 May 2024 NEUTRALPATH and MOBILITIES FOR EU held a policy session titled “Towards Climate-Neutral Cities: Integrating Sustainable Energy and Mobility Solutions” Dresden on the occasion of the IEEE Summit Dres...
Following this year’s theme “Be part of the plan” for biodiversity, the GUARDIANS project is glad to announce the launch of a social media campaign to raise awareness about biodiversity protection.
The climate crisis requires the participation of all parts of society and all knowledge resources. There is an urgent need to improve disaster prevention and preparation mechanisms, and to mitigate the ...
Non-governmental organisations play a key role in the formation and implementation of European Green Deal polices. They hold expertise in climate change, environmental issues, social justice and sustainable developmen...
Recognising the important role that companies can play towards fighting Climate Change and based on the preliminary findings of the ACCTING project, we provide a framework for companies to promote inclusiveness and Gr...
This factsheet provides inspiration for those in charge of designing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) policies in enterprises, based on insights and lessons learned from the ACCTING research project. These potent...
For the International Day of Forests, the FORWARDS project unveils a transformative approach to monitoring forests, thanks to advanced satellite imagery.
Teaming up with numerous EU-funded projects, REBELION’s partner, ICONS, reveals a captivating social media campaign, shining a spotlight on the importance of the International Day of Zero Waste 2024.
Teaming up with numerous EU-funded projects, PLASTICE’s partner, ICONS, reveals a captivating social media campaign, shining a spotlight on the importance of the International Day of Zero Waste 2024.
Natural hazards claimed almost 60,000 lives in the first half of 2023 alone, and global warming is expected to trigger more extreme events in the coming years. “Breaking the silos” by combining theatre and science...