EU and Japan deepen climate cooperation at High-Level Dialogue

At the High-Level Dialogue on Climate Change between the European Union and Japan, in Brussels, senior officials agreed to deepen their bilateral co-operation, working together towards achieving climate neutrality and tackling shared economic and geopolitical challenges.  In the context of the current crisis in the Gulf region, both sides acknowledged the importance of the clean energy […]

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A tool to facilitate seed provenancing for climate-smart ecosystem restoration – The Applied Ecologist

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, […]

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How plants use “memory” to outrun climate change |

Bushra Quyoom and Latif Ahmad Peer, University of Kashmir, discuss their article: The Epigenetic Engine: Transgenerational plasticity as a driver of plant climate resilience and adaptation The traditional story of evolution is a slow one. We are taught that it can take thousands of years for helpful genetic mutations to appear and spread through a […]

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Shein at the BHV Marais: A Strategic Legitimisation Attempt Amid Environmental and Social Controversies

*** This article examines Shein’s 2025 opening at BHV Marais as a Corporate Legitimisation Strategy aimed at transitioning the brand from a digital-only disruptor to a physically validated retail peer. Utilizing mimetic isomorphism, Shein attempted to leverage the “Grand Magasin’s” heritage to repair its reputation amid systemic environmental and social controversies. However, this move coincided […]

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How the climate transition will impact the EU’s labour market: re-skilling and training needed

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 […]

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Misplaced fears? What the evidence reveals of the ecological effects of tidal power generation – The Applied Ecologist

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 […]

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Forest management regime alters deadwood volume and wood-inhabiting fungal diversity |

Vincent Buness, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, discusses his article: Distinct diversity trajectories of boreal wood-inhabiting fungi following fire vs. clear-cutting As humans, we tend to trust our senses and assume that we can perceive most of what surrounds us. When we walk through the forest, we see trees with their stems and canopy, and […]

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Tools of Harm: AI, Deepfake Infrastructure, and Corporate Liability after the Almendralejo Scandal

*** This article examines the 2024 Almendralejo school scandal, in which 15 minors used AI-powered nudification applications to generate and distribute sexual images of 20 schoolgirls via Telegram, as a case study for analysing corporate liability gaps in European digital platform governance. Tracing a three-stage harm pathway, from open-source AI model creation, through freely accessible […]

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The transition to climate neutrality can go hand-in-hand with sustainable public finances

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 […]

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Insights from Snaizeholme Valley, Yorkshire Dales – The Applied Ecologist

Darvill et al. share their experience investigating soil organic carbon stocks in a new native woodland in the Yorkshire Dales, UK, highlighting the importance of careful woodland design. Targeting the Right Soils: How Woodland Design Shapes Soil Carbon Outcomes Tree planting is widely promoted as a nature-based response to climate change. New woodlands can reduce […]

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