Category: CSR/ECO/ESG

A new study, commissioned by the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) assesses the impact of the transition to climate neutrality on the labour market, focusing on skills and occupations and their impact on the economy. Impacts of the climate transition on skills in the labour market This report aims to examine the challenges and risks […]

The transition to climate neutrality will significantly transform the EU economy but does not pose a threat to the sustainability of public finances, concludes a new study commissioned by the Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA). The study evaluates the direct impacts of the transition on revenues, expenditures and budget balances, while also taking […]

The European Commission has today published the verified EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) emissions data for 2025 showing a -1.3% reduction in ETS emissions, compared to 2024 levels. This reduction continues the steady downward trend of emissions. Since the ETS was launched in 2005, the system has halved emissions in the sectors it covers. […]

Shortlisted for the Chico Mendes Prize About the research Overview My research investigates the ecological adaptation of a translocated sub-adult male Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) as a strategy to mitigate increasing human-elephant conflict (HEC). By tracking a satellite-collared individual relocated from its original conflict zone, I sought to determine if a relocated elephant can successfully integrate […]

Miaojun Ma. Lanzhou University, discusses his article: Warming advanced leaf senescence in alpine plants through advancing leaf emergence and increasing soil drought Background Plant autumn leaf senescence, which marks the end of photosynthesis and the growing season, as well as the onset of dormancy, is particularly critical in the plant annual cycle. Early or late […]

The EU Mission on Adaptation to Climate Change has published its 2025/26 Activity Report, highlighting continued progress in turning climate adaptation ambitions into concrete action across Europe. The report demonstrates strong and growing engagement throughout the Mission ecosystem, with more than 400 regional and local authorities now participating in Mission activities and initiatives. This momentum […]

Shortlisted for the 2025 Southwood Prize About the research Overview Seeds can accelerate the restoration of degraded landscapes. But where should practitioners source them, especially as the climate changes? In our latest paper, we address this by proposing a spatially explicit tool that identifies the best areas for sourcing seeds for ecosystem restoration under different strategies, […]

Valentin Graf, Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre in Frankfurt, discusses his article: Relative importance of range position, seed size, and genetic diversity for tree recruitment at alpine range edges Climate change is rapidly altering ecosystems, pushing many species to adapt or move to cooler environments. In mountains, this often means shifting to higher elevations, […]

Climate change is no longer a distant threat for Europe’s youth. It is reshaping their coastlines, their farms, their cities, and their futures. That’s why, on 7 May 2026, 17 young people from across Europe gathered in Brussels for a Youth Policy Dialogue on climate resilience and preparedness, joining Wopke Hoekstra, Commissioner for Climate, Net […]

Shortlisted for the Georgina Mace Prize About the research Overview Our paper focuses on understanding whether the ecological fears surrounding tidal energy are actually backed by evidence. Tidal power is a reliable, clean, and predictable renewable energy source, yet projects are frequently delayed or cancelled due to concerns about environmental harm. We systematically reviewed the empirical […]