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Forests
Overcoming investment barriers in the forest sector: lessons l...
Policy Brief
November 13, 2024
efi.int
Overcoming investment barriers in the forest sector: lessons learned from nine cases in Europe
Open
Pollution
Extended progress report on the Valencia CityLab during 2023
Report
November 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Recycling
New project – TIMBERHAUS – set to rethink timber buildings
Press Release
November 19, 2024
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TIMBERHAUS kicks off its mission to advance wood construction in Europe, aiming to slash the built environment's carbon footprint.
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Environment
Demo buildings prove alternative construction is possible
Press Release
November 5, 2024
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Work has commenced at 2 pilot sites in Barcelona and Brussels as part of the European project RECONSTRUCT.
Open
Environment
Join BioValue ongoing journey and participate at the webinar ...
Press Release
November 4, 2024
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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 ...
Open
Environment
Future uses/needs of the seas - Integration of climate-smart t...
Study
November 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Climate
Unlocking Green Deal data - Innovative approaches for data gov...
Report
November 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Climate
Climate adaptation in the EUAction not keeping up with ambitio...
Report
October 29, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Climate
The Role Of Environmental Attribute Certificates For Corporate...
Publication
October 21, 2024
newclimate.org
The Role Of Environmental Attribute Certificates For Corporate Climate Strategies
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Environment
CORDIS results pack on polar regions
Publication
October 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Environment
A practical guide to the New European Bauhaus self-assessment ...
Policy Brief
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
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Climate
Climate adaptation using cohesion policy - Fostering adaptatio...
Study
October 25, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Recycling
Agro2Circular launches survey to shape the future of bio-plast...
Press Release
October 23, 2024
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Join the initiative to drive innovation in sustainability by sharing your insights
Open
Environment
Refined proposal for an EU pollinator monitoring scheme
Policy Recommendation
October 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Environment
The economic and competitive benefits of environmental policy
Policy Brief
October 18, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
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Environment
Assessing the management costs of future high seas marine prot...
Policy Brief
October 9, 2024
iddri.org
Assessing the management costs of future high seas marine protected areas - an initial methodological approach
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Environment
Monitoring, control and surveillance of future high seas MPAs ...
Policy Brief
October 9, 2024
iddri.org
Monitoring, control and surveillance of future high seas MPAs - what role for emerging technologies?
Open
Environment
Global flood monitoring - Annual product and service quality a...
Report
October 13, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Environment
Environmental footprint methods - Precise ways to measure sust...
Infographic
October 11, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Recycling
Modelling the future of flexible packaging – legislative tar...
Fact-sheet
May 31, 2024
ceflex.eu
Modelling the future of flexible packaging – legislative targets and the circular economy
Open
Environment
Bridging continents - Exploring the state-of-play of nature-ba...
Publication
October 9, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
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Climate
Aligning historical international aviation and maritime transp...
Publication
October 7, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
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Climate
The next frontier for climate change science
Publication
October 6, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Climate
Integrating climate adaptation and natural capital into macroe...
Working Paper
September 23, 2024
systemiq.earth
Integrating climate adaptation and natural capital into macroeconomic frameworks and debt sustainability
Open
Climate
Global drought overview - September 2024
Policy Brief
October 2, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Climate
European climate risk assessment 2024
Report
September 30, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
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Environment
Celebrating 10 years of milestones in funding a sustainable bl...
Infographic
September 29, 2024
op.europa.eu
Infographic celebrating 10 years of direct access to European funding for a sustainable blue economy.
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Environment
Environmental claims in the EU - Inventory and reliability ass...
Publication
September 29, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
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Environment
Environmental intelligence - An enabling platform to help solv...
Publication
September 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Pollution
From CO2-made milk to phone-charging waste streams: when pollu...
Press Release
September 27, 2024
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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...
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Forests
Use of national versus global land use maps to assess deforest...
Publication
September 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
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)...
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Environment
A water handbook for the 2024-2029 mandate - Preserving Europe...
Publication
September 24, 2024
eeb.org
A water handbook for the 2024-2029 mandate - Preserving Europe’s waters, keeping Europeans safe
Open
Environment
Governance in complexity - Sustainability governance under hig...
Report
September 24, 2024
op.europa.eu
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. ...
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Climate
ISO Net Zero Guidelines vs. ISO carbon neutrality standard A c...
Publication
May 17, 2024
ecostandard.org
ISO Net Zero Guidelines vs. ISO carbon neutrality standard A contradictory approach to net zero
Open
Climate
Comparison of (Best) Mitigation Measures from Nordic-Baltic co...
Publication
September 2, 2024
airclim.org
Comparison of (Best) Mitigation Measures from Nordic-Baltic countries and Ukraine
Open
Recycling
EU revenue based on non-recycled plastic packaging waste - A c...
Report
September 23, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
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Environment
EU ecolabel - Better for you, better for the environment
Publication
September 22, 2024
op.europa.eu
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.
Open
Environment
Carbon footprint report 2023 - Greenhouse gas emissions result...
Report
September 6, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Forests
European forest accounts handbook - 2024 edition
Report
September 4, 2024
op.europa.eu
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 ...
Open
Environment
Technological disruptions triggered by natural events - Identi...
Report
September 3, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Climate
Addressing the impacts of climate change in Africa: New urgenc...
Policy Brief
August 28, 2024
fiia.fi
Addressing the impacts of climate change in Africa: New urgency for international action
Open
Climate
Earth intelligence paves the way for a climate-neutral future
Policy Brief
September 1, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Pollution
JRC Makers-in-Residence programme - Arctic’s plastics
Publication
August 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Chemicals
European Chemicals Agency Annual report 2023 - Executive summary
Report
August 27, 2024
op.europa.eu
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 ...
Open
Recycling
Background data collection for future EU end-of-waste criteria...
Report
August 24, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Water
Closing the blue loops - Responsible and sustainable innovatio...
Publication
August 20, 2024
op.europa.eu
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 ...
Open
Environment
Energy-intensive industries ecosystem - Carbon capture and sto...
Working Paper
August 17, 2024
op.europa.eu
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...
Open
Pollution
ARAGORN project releases its presentation video highlighting t...
Press Release
August 2, 2024
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Turning polluted soils into fertile land: a new point of view in ARAGORN’s mission to environmental restoration
Open
Climate
TRANSFORMING EU FOREIGN POLICY Reforms to elevate climate in t...
Report
July 15, 2024
newclimate.org
TRANSFORMING EU FOREIGN POLICY Reforms to elevate climate in the 2024-2029 EU cycle
Open
Environment
Unlocking Future Synergies: Policymakers and Innovators Unite ...
Press Release
July 9, 2024
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Projects to Policy Seminar helps build bridges between researchers and policy makers to enhance Europe’s Security Policies and innovations
Open
Climate
The RETIME project to develop new strategies for climate-resi...
Press Release
June 28, 2024
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Co-funded by the European Union, RETIME will develop and test in three pilot areas urban adaptation solutions, with particular attention to vulnerable groups.
Open
Climate
Net Zero Game Changer - Tackling the hidden carbon footprint i...
Publication
June 18, 2024
eurocommerce.eu
Net Zero Game Changer - Tackling the hidden carbon footprint in European retail and wholesale value chains
Open
Forests
Successful projects kick off under FORWARDS funding initiative
Press Release
June 24, 2024
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FORWARDS project funds innovative climate-smart forestry and restoration initiatives
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Climate
Cities going climate neutral share their insights and challenges
Press Release
June 19, 2024
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NEUTRALPATH launches a capacity-building programme in September 2024 for five cities, focusing on energy, mobility, and built environment.
Open
Environment
Blue bonds and innovative debt instruments for a sustainable o...
Publication
June 4, 2024
systemiq.earth
Blue bonds and innovative debt instruments for a sustainable ocean economy in MENAT and APAC
Open
Pollution
Launching a new phase in the fight against land-based sources ...
Policy Brief
June 6, 2024
iddri.org
Launching a new phase in the fight against land-based sources of marine pollution
Open
Environment
Charting the course: Elements of a roadmap for achieving the 3...
Policy Brief
June 6, 2024
iddri.org
Charting the course: Elements of a roadmap for achieving the 30x30 target in the Ocean
Open
Climate
NEUTRALPATH and MOBILITIES FOR EU co-organised the policy sess...
Press Release
May 29, 2024
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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...
Open
Forests
International Forest Governance: Trends, Drawbacks, and New Ap...
Policy Recommendation
April 29, 2024
iufro.org
International Forest Governance: Trends, Drawbacks, and New Approaches A Critical Review
Open
Environment
GUARDIANS Project Launches the Be #PartOfThePlan Social Media ...
Press Release
May 22, 2024
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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.
Open
Climate
NEUTRALPATH Community of Practice (CoP): Join the pool of over...
Press Release
May 8, 2024
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Discover NEUTRALPATH Community of Practice: connecting professionals for climate neutrality.
Open
Forests
FORWARDS announces new call for grants to enhance citizen and ...
Press Release
April 30, 2024
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Forging a sustainable future: engaging communities in climate-smart forestry
Open
Climate
A repository of sector-specific decarbonisation benchmarks inf...
Report
April 25, 2024
newclimate.org
A repository of sector-specific decarbonisation benchmarks informing 1.5°C-aligned corporate climate action
Open
Environment
Revised Industrial Emissions Directive and Regulation Establis...
Publication
April 12, 2024
eeb.org
Revised Industrial Emissions Directive and Regulation Establishing the Industrial Emissions Portal: outcomes and opportunities
Open
Recycling
Investment 101 for a Plastic Pollution-Free Future - How the E...
Publication
April 7, 2024
rethinkplasticalliance.eu
Investment 101 for a Plastic Pollution-Free Future - How the EU can fund real solutions
Open
Environment
De la COP 15 à la COP 16, quelles avancées dans la mise en ...
Policy Brief
April 10, 2024
iddri.org
De la COP 15 à la COP 16, quelles avancées dans la mise en œuvre du cadre mondial pour la biodiversité ?
Open
Environment
Valuing indigenous and local knowledge in disaster management ...
Policy Recommendation
April 10, 2024
Yellow Window
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 ...
Open
Climate
Inclusive civil society for an inclusive Green Deal
Policy Recommendation
April 10, 2024
Yellow Window
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...
Open
Climate
Empowering employees to help mitigate Climate Change: A busine...
Policy Recommendation
April 9, 2024
Yellow Window
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...
Open
Climate
Inspiration for Corporate Social Responsibility policies: To c...
Policy Recommendation
April 9, 2024
Yellow Window
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...
Open
Environment
For a greener and just EU: a call to adopt the energy performa...
Publication
March 11, 2024
eeb.org
For a greener and just EU: a call to adopt the energy performance of buildings directive
Open
Forests
Unveiling forests from a satellite and drone perspective on In...
Press Release
March 21, 2024
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For the International Day of Forests, the FORWARDS project unveils a transformative approach to monitoring forests, thanks to advanced satellite imagery.
Open
Forests
Europe’s wood supply in disruptive times - business brief of...
Policy Brief
February 15, 2024
iufro.org
Europe’s wood supply in disruptive times - business brief of the synthesis report
Open
Environment
Guidelines for EU Policymakers: Navigating the polycrisis in l...
Policy Brief
February 29, 2024
epc.eu
Guidelines for EU Policymakers: Navigating the polycrisis in line with the European Green Deal
Open
Recycling
#CircularWasteEU – Joint social media effort marks Internati...
Press Release
March 4, 2024
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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.
Open
Recycling
#CircularWasteEU – Collaborative social media initiative mar...
Press Release
March 4, 2024
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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.
Open
Climate
When theatre tackles the effects of climate extremes: the “s...
Press Release
February 27, 2024
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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...
Open
Environment
Civil society guidelines for the implementation of the EU Crit...
Guide
February 22, 2024
eeb.org
Civil society guidelines for the implementation of the EU Critical Raw Materials Regulation
Open