Policy

We Need an Ambitious EU Hydrogen Strategy for a Climate-Neutral Europe

In this interview, Birgit Honé (DE/PES), Minister for Federal and European Affairs and Regional Development…

The COVID-19 Recovery Plan Is an Opportunity to Carry Out a Truly Green Revolution

In th​is interview, Juanma Moreno, President of Andalusia, shares his views as rapporteur on the…

The Cap Should Prioritize Sustainable Food Production Systems

Agroforestry is largely regarded as a sustainable means of food production beneficial to the environment.…

The Hidden Art of Agroforestry

Aside from aesthetics, there’s nothing particularly striking about trees on an agricultural landscape – or…

Green Growth Community Spurs Sustainable Cooperation

The Green Growth Community consists of 14 projects promoting sustainable development in the Mediterranean on…

The EU Green Deal, Biodiversity and Forests: Ingredients for Success

Our future relies on sustainably managed, resilient forests. The EU Green Deal is an opportunity…

Carbon Removal Enters Mainstream Climate Debate

Much as in the energy transition debate, the big question is who pays for carbon…

Managing Flood Risk in Oslo

“Combatting and adapting to climate change is the greatest challenge of our time and it…

Into the Great Big Blue

Everything is changing, and water is in the middle of it all. New politics, new…

Euro-Mediterranean Integration: The Role of Regional and Local Authorities

In the year marking the 25th anniversary of the Barcelona Declaration, the Euro-Mediterranean Regional and…

Bioenergy and the Transition to a Modern Bioeconomy

Many forms of biomass are increasingly used to generate heat for buildings and electricity for…

Micro-Mobility: Challenges and Opportunities for Cities & Regions

The rise of shared dockless (e-)bikes and electric scooters alongside ride-sourcing and other demand-responsive mobility…

5 Insights With Polis Into Sustainable Mobility

Transport is responsible for about 1/5 of the global CO2 emissions and nearly 1/3 of transport-related…

Winning Hearts and Minds for New Renewables Infrastructure

Electrification is set to play a major part in Europe’s long-term decarbonization plans; although electricity…

Reality Check on the Energiewende

During the UN climate negotiations at the 23rd Conference of the Parties (CoP) in Bonn…

Beyond Coal: How People Power Will Transform Europe’s Energy System

We are facing a climate crisis. Transforming Europe’s energy system has never been more urgent,…

Launching the Market for Sustainable Energy Assets

Speeding-up project deployment and unlocking finance at scale, faster and further, is necessary to accelerate…

Biomass: The Role of Science and Science-Based Policy-Making

Strengthening scientific knowledge and science-based policy-making is crucial to advancing research and innovation and securing…

Q&A With Dario Scannapieco

Insights from Dario Scannapieco, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank, into the key ingredients for…
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