The Blue Solutions for Africa series of operational briefs captures how a thriving Blue Economy can help African countries better manage the development challenges they face while supporting economic growth, sustainable livelihoods, and the health of these precious ecosystems

The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) aims to achieve Good Environmental Status (GES) in European marine waters. Environmental targets are essential for implementing the MSFD, and their effectiveness relies on them being specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound. This...

Commission Decision of 25 February 2016 setting up a Scientific, Technical and Economic Committee for Fisheries, C(2016) 1084, OJ C 74, 26.2.2016, p. 4-10. The Commission may consult the group on any matter relating to marine and fisheries biology, fishing gear technology, fisheries economics,...

European soils and their status is a matter of concern that has entered the policy arena and the objective to restore soil health is part of the Soil strategy to 2030. Aim of this study is to explore the integration of the concept of soil health and the provision of soil ecosystem service by...

The rapid evolution of the global economy, driven by digitization and modularization, has outpaced existing theoretical tools. This paper proposes a unified analytical framework for understanding the complexity of digital industries through the lens of Massive Modular Ecosystems. To...

Agroforestry systems are vital for sustainable development in Africa, offering significant benefits such as enhanced agricultural productivity, biodiversity conservation, and climate resilience. This study provides a detailed analysis of the past, present, and potential future distributions of...

Each year FORENV - the EU Foresight System for Emerging Environmental Issues - identifies and characterises 10 priority emerging issues of potential importance to the European environment and environmental policy. In its sixth cycle (2023-24) FORENV explored emerging risks and opportunities for...

The acronym LISBETH stands for LInking ecosystem Services and Benefits to the Economy Through bridging. Its purpose is to explore the applications of ecosystem services (ES) accounts, which measure the contribution of ecosystems to human well-being and economic growth. This is the third of a...

E-Partizipation hat in den vergangenen zwei Jahrzehnten durch Digitalisierung und die Entwicklung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien immer stärker an Relevanz gewonnen. Dennoch werden die Anforderungen der Anbieter sowie Nutzerinnen und Nutzer an ein e-Partizipationssystem nicht...

Under the EU's new "Farm to Fork" strategy, crop production systems should rapidly become more environmentally friendly. In particular, by adopting agroecological measures that support functional biodiversity and improve ecosystem services for crop production, this paper contributes to the...

Fertilisers are products containing nutrients intended to improve the fertility of the soil or to contribute to plant nutrition. These nutrients commonly include nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other essential elements such as calcium, magnesium, sulfur, and micronutrients like zinc and...

Large-scale ecosystem restoration is an urgent necessity in Europe to achieve the goal of recovering nature to a biodiverse and resilient state, whilst simultaneously mitigating against climate change. This report examines the current condition of European ecosystems and the landscape of...

In recent decades, drug crop eradication and drug trafficking interdiction have pushed drug crop cultivation into new areas of the Amazonian rain forest. The presence of the drug industries in these regions-followed by alternative development programs that aim to substitute illicit drug crops...

The study aimed to analyse the impact of adaptive natural resource management on the sustainable economic development of Ukraine. Specifically, it focused on the challenges the country faces in adapting to changing environmental conditions and the strategies needed to overcome these barriers to...

The use of stated preference surveys for the valuation of environmental goods in developing countries has to take into account that there is substantial public distrust towards institutions providing environmental goods under valuation. Thus, high protest responses and low-value estimates may...

E-Partizipation hat in den vergangenen zwei Jahrzehnten durch Digitalisierung und die Entwicklung von Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologien immer stärker an Relevanz gewonnen. Dennoch werden die Anforderungen der Anbieter sowie Nutzerinnen und Nutzer an ein e-Partizipationssystem nicht...

Delve deep into the heart of entrepreneurial ecosystems in lesser-known regions across the globe, as we unravel the complex tapestry of factors that drive their growth and sustainability. This book offers a rich exploration of diverse ecosystems in Brazil, South Africa, the islands of Madagascar...

Human activities and natural disturbances have significantly damaged ecosystems, resulting in a loss of biodiversity and creating a need for ecological restoration. Urban forests, in particular, are impacted by invasive species such as Prosopis juliflora, which compete with native species and...

The innovation ecosystems in economies dependent on natural resources use these assets as fundamental capital to promote development and economic growth. Ensuring the lasting sustainability of these economies represents a difficult challenge, especially in a context of limited and irreplaceable...

Tropical savannas are complex landscapes composed of mainly grasses and a matrix of proportions of discontinuous tree cover. They play an essential role in providing multiple ecosystem services including biodiversity, carbon storage, and socio-economic and cultural values. However, knowledge of...