EU JRC warns heat and drought threaten summer crops and fodder supply across Europe
Europe’s summer crops are under growing pressure after weeks of exceptional heat and water shortages across western and central regions.…
EU Joint Research Centre launches 2025 Atlas of Migration
The new edition of the Atlas of Migration, published by the EU Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC), offers an updated,…
Frontex to collaborate with the EU Commission’s Joint Research Centre on research and innovation
By signing this working arrangement, Frontex and the EU Commission have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing research and innovation in…
Heavy industries: Circular economy could slash up to 231 million tonnes of CO₂ per year
A new EU JRC report shows how circular economy practices would contribute to substantially reducing greenhouse gas emissions in sectors…
EU Joint Research Centre: World emissions hit record high, but EU leads trend reversal
Despite the increase in absolute terms, all major emitters reduced their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) per unit of GDP. Human activities…
EU Commission promotes Bernard Magenhann as new Director-General at EU JRC
The EU Commission has appointed Bernard Magenhann as Director-General of the Joint Research Centre (JRC). The JRC delivers independent, high-quality research upheld…
EU JRC: Nearly half of Biodiversity Strategy plan now implemented
The EU Biodiversity Strategy aims to put Europe’s biodiversity on the path to recovery by 2030, for the benefit of…
Vehicle automation: New Joint Research Centre study analyses risks and benefits
Automated mobility technology risks increasing transport energy consumption and could discourage active travel. However, smart design choices and effective regulation…
EU Joint Research Centre report unveils the global impact of the food crisis
The share of population in countries facing high levels of acute food insecurity rose to 295.3 m in 2024 from…
EU Joint Research Centre: Drought hazard over large parts of Europe raises concern
Low rainfall, dry soils, and shrinking rivers are pressuring ecosystems, farming, and transport routes across Europe and neighbouring regions. Latest data…
EU Farming practices evidence library: A tool for agricultural sustainability
Thirty four practices have been assessed for their environmental and climate impacts after screening 14,000 scientific papers. The Evidence Library…
EU JRC Report: 221 emerging technologies that could shape Europe’s future
A new report by the EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) confirms Europe’s leadership in scientific research on emerging innovations such…
Western Balkans advance in environmental and climate action, but more efforts needed
An EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) report provides an overview of environment and climate achievements in the Western Balkans region,…
European quality assurance scheme: Improving breast cancer screening and care
The first official version of the European quality assurance scheme for breast cancer services is now available on the European Commission web…
G20 climate strategies insufficient to meet goals of the Paris Climate Agreement
2025 needs to be a year of accelerated global climate action according to the newly published Global Climate and Energy…
EU research shows how old batteries can help power a more sustainable EU
Batteries are key technologies in the pursuit of innovation and climate neutrality. New studies by the EU's Joint Reseach Centre…
How you scroll matters: passive social media use linked to loneliness – EU Research
Not all social media use is the same. An EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) study finds that “how” young Europeans…
Reducing air travel climate effects: More than innovation and carbon pricing – JRC
Research by the EU Joint Research Centre (JRC) has found that, beyond technological innovation in emission-free electric and hydrogen propulsion,…