Going with the flow: water becomes economic and biodiversity driver in Europe

On the plains of Crau in southern France, EU-funded researchers are pioneering a new approach to water conservation that allows local farmers to sell or buy their water rights during droughts and distribute water more efficiently. In the event of a water shortage, the new scheme encourages farmers to either reduce their water usage or […]

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EU researchers tackle pushback against gender equality in politics and society

For Zoe Lefkofridi, a professor of politics and gender at the University of Salzburg in Austria, there cannot be real democracy without gender equality.  But past progress cannot be taken for granted. Despite significant steps in Europe towards gender equality, opposition seems to be on the rise. “The EU has been a pioneer in promoting […]

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