The Renewable Energy Directive requires the Commission to report on the progress of renewable energy and on the sustainability of biofuels consumed in the EU. To assist the Commission in this task, this report provides insights into the development of biofuels, biomass and biogas for renewable e...
The aim of this assessment is to review and analyse the potential impacts of bioenergy developments on habitats and species protected under the Birds and Habitats Directives, by scoping the key risk factors associated with bioenergy and semi-quantifying the main potential impacts on EU protected...
The development of renewable energy sources is crucial for achieving the EU’s energy and climate targets. At the same time, such developments may give rise to conflicts with EU biodiversity goals, especially those related to nature conservation. With an aim to assist stakeholders in managing the...
The 2018 EU Bioeconomy Strategy aims to develop a circular, sustainable bioeconomy for Europe, strengthening the connection between economy, society, and environment. It addresses global challenges such as meeting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations and the climate...
This report presents a comparison of 8 scenarios achieving more than 50% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990, and 16 scenarios aiming at climate neutrality by 2050, similar with the ambitions of the “European Green Deal”. This abstract summarises insights into similar ...
1. Macroalgae are harvested from wild stocks or produced in aquaculture systems, while microalgae are cultivated in open (e.g. raceway ponds) or closed (photobioreactors) systems. 2. Annual macroalgae biomass production has increased worldwide since 1950, reaching 32.67 Mt in 2016. Global produc...
