The Joint Research Centre has been applying Life Cycle Thinking in several contexts and projects, such as within the Bioeconomy Observatory and the Biomass project.
Food fraud has high economic costs, as well as a negative impact on the reputation of honest food providers and consumer trust in genuine quality food, not to mention their health.
Are we making the most of the massive amounts of data our satellites provide on our atmosphere, marine environment and land? How do we turn what we see into decisive policies?
The Knowledge Centre on Earth Observation makes sense of a wealth of data provided by the EU's satellites under the Copernicus program on the state and environment of our planet.
This database of the Joint Research Centre contains information on power plants from 27 EU countries plus the UK, Norway, Switzerland and the western Balkan energy community.
The use of coal for the European economy has gradually declined since the 1990s. In their energy plans 21 countries have committed to phase out coal, lignite and peat by 2030.
Every year, more than 100 million people worldwide face periods of acute hunger. Our Knowledge Centre supports policy that make food systems more sustainable and resilient.
Since 2004, the UN and the EC have collaborated on a multi-hazard alert system calculating the impact of a disaster by satellite and coordinating the need for assistance on site.
Algae are a valuable resource for food supplements, cosmetics, fertilisers and fuels. The JRC is compiling and analysing data on sustainable algae production and use in Europe.
JRC has created an innovative, safe spray containing a solution of homemade explosives to train sniffer dogs and test if the electronic detection equipment is working properly.
This unique interactive tool demonstrates how each processing parameter can affect the total emissions of a biofuel.
Did you know that Europe's yearly agricultural biomass is equal to the weight of 162 pyramids of Cheops? How to best manage this valuable resource and optimize a circular economy?
Together with stakeholders we have created a vision for EU customs in 2040 that could inspire the world. Discover 4 scenarios and our vision on The Future of Customs in the EU.
Biodiversity is critical to our society and quality of life. The EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 sets out a path to become more sustainable and bring back nature into our lives.
To help measure a sustainable circular bioeconomy the JRC, in partnership with other Commission services and external experts, developed the EU Bioeconomy Monitoring System.
EU researchers are using big data to understand the phenomenon of migration better and back the development of more coherent and effective integration programs.
More fires, heatwaves and floods, especially in the Southern regions of Europe. Find out how much damage can be avoided if we act. And what if we adapt to global warming?
How can we be sure of the quality and authenticity of our spices and prevent fraud on expensive spices such as saffron or powders that can be more easily falsified?
Finding it hard to navigate and make sense of available knowledge? The European Commissions Knowledge Centres can help you
We are becoming more and more dependent on our ecosystems, which are under increasing pressure from climate change and its related impacts.
