Biodiversity, the foundation of our ecosystem that provides us with food, energy, medicines and materials, is facing unprecedented changes. There has been a significant loss of nature over the past 50 years, with 75 % of land and 66 % of ocean (more…)

Publication entitled "From Knowledge to Solutions: Science, Technology and Innovation in Support of the UN SDGs" addresses the key role of science, technology and innovation (STI) in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (more…)

The accelerating decline in biodiversity and the threats it poses are increasingly a topic of discussion. Despite growing recognition of the links between nature and climate, efforts to meaningfully protect biodiversity suffer from a lack of attention and investment. (more…)

New study warns that the vast majority of the world's landmasses have already exceeded the "safe ecological limits" of the biosphere, posing significant risks to the stability of natural systems and life on Earth. This situation requires an immediate and coordinated global response. (more…)

The planet is facing an alarming rate of biodiversity loss, with approximately one in eight plant and animal species currently threatened with extinction. In response to this urgent crisis, scientists have called for the protection of 30 % of land, inland waters and seas by 2030, a goal known as "30 x 30". (more…)

In a time of increasing climate challenges and ongoing human interaction with nature, forestry is struggling to find a balance between protecting ecosystems and meeting societal needs. One of the (more…)

Biodiversity continues to experience a continuous long-term declineEfforts to reverse this trend are constrained by a significant funding gap, estimated at $700-900 billion per year. In response, (more…)

In a time of global environmental change driven by urbanization and land use change, humans are becoming increasingly disconnected from nature. This disconnection, known as the “extinction of experience,” is (more…)

Cities around the world are facing growing challenges brought about by climate change, frequent heat waves and increasing pollution. In response to these problems, there is an increasing push for natural solutions (NbS)that use natural systems to address urban (more…)

Climate change represents one of the greatest challenges of our time. Although the central point of its mitigation is the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, removal of atmospheric CO2 is also necessary, as technological solutions are not yet (more…)

Protecting biodiversity is key to maintaining the health and resilience of ecosystems in times of global change. Although soil organisms form the most diverse community on land and are the driving force behind almost all (more…)

The European Commission, through a study carried out by RAMBOLL Management Consulting, has examined how best to integrate climate and environmental objectives into the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) after the year (more…)

World Nature Conservation Day falls annually on July 28This day was officially declared at the UN Conference on the Environment in Stockholm in 1972. It was created as a global appeal for environmental protection - to maintain the balance between (more…)

The future of the planet depends largely on emerging and developing economies (EMDEs), as their share of global greenhouse gas emissions is growing and they are expected to contribute to the majority of new emissions. Although developed (more…)

Forests are dynamic ecosystems that are constantly exposed to various disturbances, both natural, such as insect pests, fires and drought, and anthropogenic. A key characteristic that determines their ability (more…)

Rising concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere represent one of the greatest global challenges of our time, leading to climate change. In response, afforestation and reforestation programs are being implemented (more…)

Nature – biodiversity, ecosystems and ecosystem services – provides the planet and the global economy with key services that ensure human well-being and drive economic growth and (more…)

The European Commission has proposed a new initiative aimed at strengthening financing for nature protection and restoration through so-called "Nature Credits". This one road map, introduced (more…)

The planet faces a triple crisis – biodiversity loss, pollution and climate change – that are interconnected and mutually reinforcing. Biodiversity, which underpins a wide range of services that support economies, (more…)

Environmental noise, an often underestimated pollutant, poses a significant and growing environmental and public health risk in Europe. Although its impact is usually associated with human health, recent findings from the EEA (more…)