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Over the past decade, Europe has witnessed a dramatic rise in both the frequency and severity of wildfires. By total burnt surface…

On 27 May, the Council of Ministers adopted the first-ever EU rules to curb methane emissions from the energy sector in Europe and…

In an open letter, Presidents of National Academies of Sciences of the European Union Member States appeal to future MEPs for…

EASAC has been skeptical about the role of some negative emission technologies (NET) after its 2018 review. In particular,…

After receiving the green light from the European Parliament recently, the Council has finally adopted the revised EU Energy…

Following the vote in the European Parliament on April 10 2024, EASAC Energy Director, Dr William Gillett, welcomes the adoption…

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

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

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

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

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

The World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) are considering how to…

Scientists, including EASAC, have repeatedly warned policymakers that burning trees for energy is a bad strategy to mitigate…

This week, the European Parliament is expected to adopt its position on a legislative proposal on plants produced by certain 'new…

Our new Commentary on Plastics is out!

The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters (DNVA) held a seminar on the Future of Gas on 13 February in Oslo. Watch the…

1 January 2024 – From today, the European Academies Science Advisory Council (EASAC) will operate from its new home at the…

The European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) welcomes efforts undertaken at COP-28 to address the critical…

Press Release 25 November 2023 – At its Council meeting, EASAC has elected three new Vice-Presidents for a term of three…

Which renewable energy sources will play a role in the future? How can the population be won over to the transformation of energy…