International Policy Reports
Making Sense of Science for Policy under conditions of complexity and uncertainty
09 July 2019Science advice offers unique benefits to policymakers in tackling global challenges like climate change.
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Improving Scientific Input to Global Policy-making with a focus on the UN Sustainable Development Goals
20 May 2019Report discussing how the effective implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires access to, and the application of, the best available evidence.
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Flourishing in a Data-enabled Society
21 June 2019Discussion paper examining how a European approach to data governance can unlock the full potential of data-based technologies, while at the same time safeguarding European values
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Transforming the future of ageing
27 June 2019This report shows that the ageing process needs to be transformed. Europe must tackle the challenges presented by ageing in every generation
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The imperative of climate action to protect human health in Europe
04 June 2019Report by the European Academies' Science Advisory Council (EASAC) calls on European governments to accelerate their efforts to limit greenhouse gas emissions and lessen the impact of climate change on air quality.
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Academic freedom and institutional autonomy: Commitments must be followed by action
10 April 2019Joint statement by ALLEA, EUA and Science Europe.
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Decarbonisation of transport: options and challenges
20 March 2019A new report on transportation and greenhouse gas emissions by the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC)
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International Delegates Report 2018
16 March 2019Reports from our international delegates on their activities.
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Forest bioenergy, carbon capture and storage, and carbon dioxide removal: an update
20 February 2019This EASAC commentary re-emphasises the findings of earlier EASAC projects
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Trust in Science and Changing Landscapes of Communication
23 January 2019The third issue of the ALLEA Discussion Paper series from The ALLEA Working Group "Truth, Trust and Expertise"
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Science in Times of Challenged Trust and Expertise
21 January 2019The ALLEA General Assembly 2018 Conference Proceedings ''Science in Times of Challenged Trust and Expertise''
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21 January 2019The second issue of the ALLEA Discussion Paper series from The ALLEA Working Group "Truth, Trust and Expertise"
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A Scientific Perspective on Microplastics in Nature and Society
10 January 2019Verdict of SAPEA’s Evidence Review Report on micro and nanoplastic pollution
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Brexit, Rights, and the Ireland-Northern Ireland Protocol to the Withdrawal Agreement
21 December 2018A paper analysing how well the Withdrawal Agreement has addressed the protection of human rights and equality rights in Northern Ireland once the UK has withdrawn from the EU.
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ALLEA Response to Plan S
12 December 2018ALLEA consideration of Plan S, the initiative for open access publishing supported by a consortium of research funders across Europe, and discussion of likely impacts and implementation requirements.
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Opportunities for future research and innovation on food and nutrition security and agriculture: The InterAcademy Partnership's global perspective
01 November 2018Synthesis by the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) based on the four regional academy network studies.
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Health Inequalities: an interdisciplinary exploration of socioeconomic position, health and causality
27 November 2018A joint publication by ALLEA (All European Academies - the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities), FEAM (Federation of European Academies of Medicine) and the KNAW (Royal Netherlands Academy of...
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Opportunities for soil sustainability in Europe
28 September 2018EASAC says policy-makers need to grasp opportunities to safeguard Europe’s soils and ensure their sustainability.
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15 June 2018Commentary by the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) on Forest Bioenergy and Carbon Neutrality
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EASAC Commentary: Forest Bioenergy and Carbon Neutrality
15 June 2018Commentary by the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC) on Forest Bioenergy and Carbon Neutrality
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Findings and recommendations from the Smart Villages Initiative 2014–2017
28 June 2018European National Science Academies and Smart Villages Initiative present Recommendations for the European Development Community,
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29 May 2018European Academies publish Discussion Paper on Loss of Trust in Science and Expertise.
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Vaccination in Europe: An EASAC and FEAM commentary on the EC Roadmap ‘Strengthened cooperation against vaccine preventable diseases’
18 April 2018Europe’s national science and medical academies call for tailor-made interventions, European vaccination card and registry.
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Extreme weather events in Europe
21 March 2018Preparing for climate change adaptation: an update on EASAC’s 2013 study. New data confirm increased frequency of extreme weather events, European national science academies urge further action on climate change...
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Food from the Oceans
29 November 2017How can more food and biomass be obtained from the oceans in a way that does not deprive future generations of their benefits?
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