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Mapping chemical footprints in European streams
It is well known that if chemicals from domestic sources enter water bodies via sewage treatment plants, agriculture, and industry, this can endanger freshwater ecosystems. In order to find out more about the pollution of European rivers, a research...
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Lake Ecosystems: Nitrogen has been underestimated
Study shows: Algae growth in shallow lakes around the world is affected not only by phosphorus but also by nitrogen
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New trade agreements to result in positive cumulative impact on EU agri-food trade balance
Ten upcoming free trade agreements (FTAs) will diversify trade sources, thus improve the resilience of EU food supply chains, according to a new JRC study.
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Too much ‘seasoning’ in our rivers: More water scarcity due to future pollution
Many people across the world face water scarcity. Not only because of changing availability of water, but also because of pollution.
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Less than one-fifth of EU plastic was recycled in 2019, but 2025 targets can be still reached
Combined actions such as reduced waste export and increased separate waste collection could more than double the amount of recycled plastic in the EU
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Hidden health risks of endocrine disruptors?
Endocrine disruptors are chemical substances that may mimic endogenous hormones and thereby interfere with the endocrine system. The EU research project ENDOMIX, coordinated by the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Germany, started...
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Many Devastating Extremes in 2023 were amplified by Global Warming
In 2023, the world reached new record temperatures, with an unprecedented global mean temperature of 1.48°C above pre-industrial levels. These record temperatures strongly increased the intensity of heatwaves, droughts and extreme rainfall associated...
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A recipe for sustainable bioeconomy: collaborate, engage locally, involve consumers
The JRC put together policy makers, primary producers, consumers and businesses, tasking them with imagining the bioeconomy of the future. Policy recommendations from this exercise are now out.
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Alternet and PEER webinar: Science-policy interface in practice
INRAE is organizing a PEER-Alternet Science-policy interface webinar on January 11, from 1:30pm to 3pm CET. The webinar will focus on the example of a collective scientific expertise at the request of public authorities on the impacts of plant...
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The rise in biomass production and use points to a growing bioeconomy: is this resource limitless?
A new summary for policymakers report quantifies the biomass supply and uses in the EU and cautions against over-optimism on the availability of this limited, albeit renewable, resource.
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EU observatory covering deforestation and forest degradation worldwide goes live
Today, the JRC-managed observatory on deforestation and forest degradation goes online – it will help protect and restore world’s forests and ensure that Europeans consume deforestation-free products.
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Soil research in the EU: R&I investment and “walk the talk” key to soil health
The EU is an example of investment in soil research, overall soil health and sustainable soil management, a JRC review of 40 years of EU-funded soil research shows.
read moreTraining course in hydrometry - river discharge monitoring using ADCPs, 26-29 February 2024
A very practical hydrometry training workshop on using ADCPs for river discharge monitoring
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How to write highly-cited papers - interactive online course, 21 & 22 February 2024
Are you tired of pouring your heart and soul into research papers, only to see them go unnoticed? Do you dream of writing impactful scientific papers that will be cited again and again? Look no further! Our intensive workshop is designed to help you...
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Training course on field electronics and sensors - 13 & 14 March 2024
This practical course at UKCEH, Edinburgh, UK will give you an introduction to electronics as applied to environmental sensors in the field and go on to assemble and install the solar power component, build and test a simple data logger, add...
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PEER Webinar on Climate Action 15. Nov
Risk assesment in Climate Change - meet the scientists from JCR.
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Imagining a nature-based future for Europe in 2120
Climate change and biodiversity loss are the biggest challenges for the 21st century. The world is already 1.2 °C warmer and the impact of climate change such as heat waves, wild fires, floods and drought are being experienced around the globe. Also...
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Finnish Research Consortium Pioneers AI Breakthrough in sustainable Mineral Exploration with €5.6 Million Project
The partnership of the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK), the University of Turku and industrial collaborators brings together leading researchers in the fields of mineral prospectivity mapping, machine...
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PEER webinar: What dirty waters can tell us...
How can wastewater-based surveillance support public health? Wastewater surveillance and the related epidemiological assessment emerged during the COVID-19 pandemic. PEER webinar 18. October 2023 @ 11-12.30.
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New analysis on current and future global water quality available
Globally, approximately 40 percent of domestic wastewater is still discharged untreated. At the same time, reliable information on water quality in rivers and lakes is lacking, especially in developing and emerging countries. Therefore, the World...
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Changes in the natural environment of the north will be rapid and partly irreversible
With the climate measures already decided, Lapland will grow up to 2–3 degrees warmer than today over the next 50 years, or 4–5 degrees compared to pre-industrial levels. This is revealed by a temperature analysis focused on Northern Norway and...
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High uncertainty in climate impact of global forests; a call for more complete estimation
The summer of 2023 leaves an image of burning forests globally. However, this is not the total picture. What the real role of global forests in climate change is, remains highly uncertain.
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Join the 3rd PEER webinar on Climate Action: Impact modelling.
Did you miss the 3rd webinar of the PEER working group on Climate Action on Wednesday 11th of October? Don't worry, presentations are here now!
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Global Food Crises – mid-year update 2023: hunger and malnutrition levels remain alarmingly high
Almost 238 million people across 48 food crisis countries face high levels of acute food insecurity, affecting nearly 1 in 5 individuals of the analysed population.
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Extensive cooperation project towards a sustainable circular economy for plastics in Finland by 2035
An extensive cooperation project to promote the circular economy of plastics was launched in Finland. Led by the Ministry of the Environment and the Finnish Environment Institute (Syke), the PlastLIFE SIP project is part of the EU’s LIFE programme...
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Water quality deteriorating in rivers worldwide due to climate change
Climate change and increases in drought and rainstorms pose serious challenges to our water management. Not only the availability of water is under pressure, but also its quality. However, according to the most recent IPCC report our current...
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Webinar: Recent EU perspectives on soil
Three presentations by speakers linked to the EU Soil Observatory, who will cover complementary perspectives on soil.
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New data reveal challenges for zooplankton as Arctic Sea ice declines
Letizia Tedesco, a polar biological oceanographer at the Finnish Environment Institute, recently wrote a piece “Zooplankton dilemma in the twilight” for the News & Views section of the Nature Climate Change journal. She was invited to report and...
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New research reveals global plastic pollution patterns in river basins
Plastic pollution in the world's oceans is a critical environmental issue that demands urgent attention. A recent study published in Nature Communications has shed light on the complex dynamics of plastic pollution in river basins, offering valuable...
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Stagnation in recovery European freshwater biodiversity following decades of progress
A multinational team of researchers found that biodiversity in European river systems has increased significantly over a period from 1968 to 2020. However, this positive trend has stagnated since 2010 and many river systems have not been able to...
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