Commission provides further clarifications on the EU taxonomy for sustainable economic activities

mennessä CrNet Oy | joulu 2, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The Commission has published today a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) to support stakeholders in the implementation of the EU Taxonomy, a classification system for sustainable economic activities. The publication, which aims to make the Taxonomy easier to use,...

Forest Damage Caused by Global Warming can be Predicted

mennessä CrNet Oy | marras 29, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

“Koli is a special case in many respects. It is a visible destination, a national landscape and a national park visited by many people,” says University Lecturer Olli-Pekka Tikkanen of the School of Forest Sciences at the University of Eastern Finland. “Dead trees...

Erasmus+ Annual Report highlights support for 1.3 million learning opportunities abroad and 32,000 projects in 2023

mennessä CrNet Oy | marras 28, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The 2023 Erasmus+ Annual Report released today, showcases the programme’s achievements in supporting lifelong learning and cooperation, with a strong focus on social inclusion, green and digital transitions, and the promotion of EU values. The report also...

Parliament improves its environmental performance

mennessä CrNet Oy | marras 27, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

Parliament strengthens its commitment to sustainability by adopting ambitious environmental targets for the years to come. On Monday, the Parliament’s Bureau, the body that takes decisions on matters concerning the institution’s internal organisation, approved a...

Geopolitical risks weigh heavily as markets move to safe haven assets

mennessä CrNet Oy | marras 26, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

The European Central Bank’s (ECB) Chief Economist, Philip Lane, stated that “monetary policy should not remain restrictive for too long.” However, he emphasised that the fight against inflation is not yet over, as services prices remain elevated. Despite heightened...

Climate-Driven Hazards Increases Risk for Millions of Coastal Residents, Study Finds

mennessä CrNet Oy | marras 26, 2024 | Science and Research News of Sustainable Development

A new study published in Nature Climate Change estimates that a 1-meter sea level rise by 2100 would affect over 14 million people and $1 trillion worth of property along the Southeast Atlantic coast, from Norfolk, Virginia, to Miami, Florida. The study assesses the...