Environment Publications

EASAC is the voice of independent science advice, mobilising Europe’s leading scientists to guide EU policy for the benefit of society.

Regenerative agriculture in Europe

A critical analysis of contributions to European Union Farm to Fork and Biodiversity Strategies

Energy Institute - New Energy World

Up in smoke – could subsidies for BECCS increase emissions?

Common themes and objectives should lead to closer cooperation between the UNFCCC and the CBD

Message from European Science Academies for CBD COP15

Forest bioenergy update: BECCS and its role in integrated assessment models

Forest biomass continues to be a major source of ‘renewable’ electricity in Europe, and receives substantial subsidies…

Economist Impact

Rethinking Plastics in a Circular Economy

GCB Bioenergy

Time is of the essence when it comes to forest bioenergy

Key Messages from European Science Academies for UNFCCC COP26 and CBD COP15

The urgency of the climate and biodiversity crises requires closer coordination between UNFCCC and CBD - a Commentary by…

A sea of change: Europe’s future in the Atlantic realm

Globally, the importance of managing the oceans in a more sustainable manner has been widely recognised in the United…

Towards a sustainable future: transformative change and post-COVID-19 priorities

A Perspective by EASAC’s Environment Programme

Green Chemistry

Towards a circular economy

Chemistry World

Neonicotinoids in Africa

The Lancet Planetary Health

Post-pandemic recovery: use of scientific advice to achieve social equity, planetary health, and economic benefits

Nature Sustainability

Lessons learned in Africa

How can science help to guide the European Union’s green recovery after COVID-19?

Following the enormous health and social costs imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe, increasing attention is…

Chemistry—A European Journal

Tackling the Challenge of Packaging Plastic in the Environment

Packaging plastics in the circular economy

Packaging plastics can offer an almost infinite range of options for manufacturers, both in terms of function and…

The Conversation

Europe has banned neonicotinoid insecticides. Action is needed in Africa too

Global Change Biology - Bioenergy

Serious mismatches continue between science and policy in forest bioenergy

Forest bioenergy, carbon capture and storage, and carbon dioxide removal: an update

As global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) continue to exceed levels compatible with achieving Paris Agreement targets,…

Opportunities for soil sustainability in Europe

Soils provide numerous essential services in terrestrial ecosystems, ranging from the support of plant growth in…