The objective of this evaluation is to analyse the long-term contribution of selected environmental major projects to economic development, quality of life and well-being of citizens, and environmental sustainability. The evaluation addresses five criteria (project relevance, coherence, effectiv...
In the summer of 2017, the European Commission’s Science and Knowledge Service, the Joint Research Centre (JRC), decided to try working hand-in-hand with leading European science centres and museums. Behind this decision was the idea that the JRC could better support EU institutions in engaging ...
Although European Directive 2008/114/EC on the protection of critical infrastructures (Council of the European Union, 2008) does not designate the water supply sector as a critical infrastructure, all governments recognise that their water supply is vital to national security. Water systems are ...
Algal blooms represent a relevant and increasing threat to human health, environmental sustainability and aquatic life. Manifestations of algal blooms are significantly correlated with different socio-economic systems. In recent years, rising global temperatures have led to increased cyanobacter...
The European Water Framework Directive (WFD) requires the national classifications of good ecological status to be harmonised through an intercalibration exercise. In this exercise, significant differences in status classification among Member States are harmonized by comparing and, if necessary...
This is the executive summary of a study aiming to support the ongoing discussions on sustainable productivity growth in the EU. The study identifies the main obstacles and presents a selection of farm practices that could enhance total resource productivity....
