International Policy Reports
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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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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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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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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Opportunities and challenges for research on food and nutrition security and agriculture in Europe
05 December 2017New report from European science academies calls for urgent action on food and nutrition security: Europe will need to change its diet to address climate change and health
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Negative emission technologies: What role in meeting Paris Agreement targets?
01 February 2018A new report by the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC).
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Living Together: Missions for shaping the future
11 December 2017An agenda for the next European Research and Innovation Framework Programme from the Humanities and Social Sciences.
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15 November 2017Statement prepared by the ALLEA Permanent Working Group Intellectual Property Rights
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17 October 2017In this statement, taking account of recent rapid developments within the life sciences, ALLEA re-addresses the issue and renews its plea that the same moral standards which control research and development in the area...
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Homeopathic products and practices: assessing the evidence and ensuring consistency in regulating medical claims in the EU
20 September 2017EASAC, the European Academies' Science Advisory Council, published this Statement to build on recent work by its member academies to reinforce criticism of the health and scientific claims made for homeopathic products...
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Opportunities and challenges for research on food and nutrition security and agriculture in Europe
05 December 2017EASAC report examining how global and national food systems present increasing challenges for science communities in tackling issuesfor health, nutrition, agriculture, ecology and human behaviour, and for encompassing...
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Valuing Dedicated Storage in Electricity Grids
09 August 2017This EASAC report provides independent advice for policy makers on the use of dedicated electricity storage in electricity grids.
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