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Highlights on developing countries and food security: Strong global progress on poverty reduction is at risk of stalling COVID-19 has intensified development challenges around the world...

This report provides an overview of sustainability in the forestry sector. It sets out the benefits for society, describes the regulatory environment and examines the challenges encountered by companies and investors operating...

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group’s 2021 annual Sustainability Report provides an overview of its operations and impact in supporting sustainable and inclusive growth in Europe and beyond...

Investments in energy efficiency improvements are vital to ensure Europe’s future as a sustainable, yet prosperous economy. Amid the COVID-19 crisis, however, there is a great risk...

This publication gives an overview of the European Investment Bank’s support to agriculture, bioeconomy and rural development. It details the Bank’s activities in the sector and highlights key projects. The stories...

Report of a market consultation conference organised by the European Investment Bank and the European Commission

This study, carried out under the Innovfin Advisory mandate, reviews the access-to-finance conditions for Bio-based Industries (BBI) and the Blue Economy (BE) and proposes potential solutions that could...

Unlocking production potential in a sustainable and resource-efficient way

Circular economy has the potential to reduce our impact on the climate and the environment, foster sustainable economic growth, boost competitiveness and generate new jobs. The EIB is a major...