05.04.2024

Strong backing for EU Nature Restoration Law

Science academies urge Member States to help protecting nature, climate and sustainable agriculture. The measures proposed by the…

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27.03.2024

Debate on the Science of Deep-Sea Mining at International Seabed Authority Meeting in Jamaica

At the margin of the 29th Council session of the International Seabed Authority in Jamaica, the Blue Climate Initiative hosted a…

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13.03.2024

EASAC scientists welcome the European Parliament’s final approval of the revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)

The new Directive takes forward many of the key recommendations of the EASAC report on "Decarbonisation of Buildings” and, for the…

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11.03.2024

“Restoration of habitats vitally important”

Over 80% of European habitats are in poor shape. But there is hope: end of February, the European Parliament endorsed a new EU…

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28.02.2024

“We find microplastics in human brains”

The 21st century will likely go down in history as the "plastic age". By 2060, annual plastics production is expected to reach one…

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Science Advice for the Benefit of Europe

EASAC is the voice of independent science advice, mobilising Europe’s leading scientists to guide EU policy for the benefit of society. It brings together the National Academies of Science of the EU Member States, Norway, Switzerland and UK.

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Update on the EASAC Plastics Report: Towards a Plastics Treaty

The new EASAC Commentary on Plastics sheds light on the plastics crisis and how it could be addressed in ongoing…

Advances in Ecological Research

Roadmap for transformative agriculture: From research through policy towards a liveable future in Europe

Deep-Sea Mining: assessing evidence on future needs and environmental impacts

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) organises and controls activities related to mineral resources in ‘the Area’…

Future of Gas

Natural gas is not cleaner than other fossil fuels and using it instead of coal or oil risks achieving little or no…

Global Policy

Climate action for health: Inter-regional engagement to share knowledge to guide mitigation and adaptation actions

Science online

A funding mosaic for loss and damage

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Thu 11 Apr

Steering Panel Meeting "Biosciences and Public Health", online

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Tue 16 Apr

Press and Communications Group (PCG) Meeting, online

Thu - Fri 25 - 26 Apr

Working Group Meeting "Wildfires", Budapest

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03.03.2022

EASAC member academies stand with Ukraine and support the freedom of its citizens and scientific community

Here you can find an overview of how our member academies react to the Ukraine crisis

06.08.2021

Academies’ recommendations to G20 leaders to increase preparedness for future global pandemics and to consider the impacts of crises on societies, from an economic, societal, legal and cultural perspective

Academies from the G20 countries have signed two joint statements on pressing global issues to be addressed. The statements…

31.03.2021

Science Academies submit three statements for G7 Summit

How can biodiversity decline be reversed, how can greenhouse gas emissions be reduced to net zero, and how can health data be…

Science Advice for the Benefit of Europe

Recent publications

Update on the EASAC Plastics Report: Towards a Plastics Treaty

Advances in Ecological Research

Deep-Sea Mining: assessing evidence on future needs and environmental impacts

Future of Gas

Global Policy

Science online

Upcoming Events

Steering Panel Meeting "Biosciences and Public Health", online

Press and Communications Group (PCG) Meeting, online

Working Group Meeting "Wildfires", Budapest

Current Projects

Meat Alternatives

Security of Sustainable Energy Supplies

AI in Healthcare

Academies' activities

EASAC member academies stand with Ukraine and support the freedom of its citizens and scientific community

Academies’ recommendations to G20 leaders to increase preparedness for future global pandemics and to consider the impacts of crises on societies, from an economic, societal, legal and cultural perspective

Science Academies submit three statements for G7 Summit

Member Academies