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Trade-off analysis (TOA) is central to policy and decision-making aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural landscapes. Yet, a generic methodological framework to assess trade-offs in agriculture is absent, largely...

This workshop is a joint initiative of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission to foster a greater uptake of Earth Observation technology in environmental...

Nairobi, 19 October 2023 Delegates from around the world concluded their meetings in Nairobi, agreeing on recommendations that embrace the science behind invasive alien species, plant...

Anti-worm drug used by farmers on livestock detected in Scottish red foxes, Vulpes vulpes

Published in Nature Communications by JRC and partner scientists from other organisations, this study represents the largest European soil biodiversity assessment. It is based on measured DNA and soil...

New study looking into drivers of soil biodiversity finds that a higher richness and diversity of soil bacteria and fungi - detected in more disturbed areas, such as croplands...

Today the world comes together to celebrate the importance and diversity of nature, and to focus on the urgent actions we must now take to protect it and its use is sustainable...

This webinar on "Tracking top biodiversity impact sectors with footprinting tool collaboration" held on April 13th 14:00 - 15:00 CET brings the results of the collaborative efforts...

Today the Commission published an assessment of the marine environment monitoring programmes reported by the Member States. The assessment, together with a detailed report by the Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC)...

A new assessment of the EU bioeconomy shows that while resource efficiency is improving, there’s a growing pressure on ecosystems from forestry and agriculture. Find out more here.