Reports and Statements

EASAC publishes detailed reports, shorter statements, and makes contributions to scientific journals. All EASAC documents are issued jointly by the member Academies and are theirs to use and communicate.

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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…

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…

Neonicotinoids and their substitutes in sustainable pest control

Since restrictions on three neonicotinoids were introduced in 2018 in the European Union (EU), other insecticides with…

Health in the Climate Emergency: A global perspective

Climate change is having a range of impacts on health today that will become more severe unless urgent action is taken.…

Regenerative agriculture in Europe

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

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…

Tackling the effects of climate change on health in the Mediterranean and surrounding regions

Including assessments from countries in the Middle East, North Africa and the Balkans (Summary of a workshop held in May…

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…

Decarbonisation of Buildings: for Climate, Health and Jobs

Europeans spend a very large part of their lives in buildings. So the quality of a building’s indoor environment can…

UN Food Systems Summit Brief

The Role of Science, Technology, and Innovation for Transforming Food Systems in Europe

Decarbonisation of the Health Sector

A Commentary by EASAC and FEAM

International Sharing of Personal Health Data for Research

The ALLEA, EASAC and FEAM joint initiative on resolving the barriers of transferring public sector data outside the…

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

A Perspective by EASAC’s Environment Programme

Hydrogen and synthetic fuels

As European countries continue to adapt their economic, social and industry policies to minimise the impacts of the…

Challenges and potential in regenerative medicine

Regenerative medicine comprises various novel approaches to health care, representing a complex and heterogenous group…

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…

Packaging plastics in the circular economy

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

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