In 2017, the Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development of the European Commission commissioned a study with the objective of acquiring robust evidence, information and understanding on the wildlife-security nexus in sub-Saharan Africa, in order for the Commission to engag...
Europe is blessed with a rich diversity of flora and fauna, many of which are unique. This natural wealth provides us with clean air and water, productive soils as well as energy and natural resources for economic and social development. Such healthy ecosystems help mitigate the impacts of clima...
We find the symbolic connection between the life of a tree and the life of a human being in all European cultures. This anthology offers a fresh perspective on that connection, through poetry and prose from all European Union Member States. The texts are illustrated with children’s drawings that...
In addition to the supply of wood, forests provide many services to humans in terms of climate regulation (e.g. carbon sequestration), air purification, recreation and tourism, fresh water supply, soil protection, habitat for biodiversity and many others. Options for recreation is one of the cul...
The main objective of the Colloquium is to bring together international experts from different sectors and to facilitate an open debate on topics that are the subject of the Colloquium. The opinions and ideas of different stakeholders are captured and will be used to inform EFSA Panels and Worki...
Ecosystem services are the benefits that humans derive from ecosystems, such as food provisioning, water regulating and provisioning, soil productivity, and use of natural areas for recreation. The current challenge is to mainstream ecosystem services into policies and practices in order to ensu...
