The aim of this study is to analyse and compare the various governance systems of SME and entrepreneurship policy in Europe. As the first layer of analysis, the roles and competences of regional and local authorities in the governance of SME and entrepreneurship policy are analysed - based on...

The aim of this study is to analyse and compare the various governance systems of SME and entrepreneurship policy in Europe. As the first layer of analysis, the roles and competences of regional and local authorities in the governance of SME and entrepreneurship policy are analysed - based on...

The present document provides a set of recommendations as commissioned by the Committee of the Regions (CoR) of the EU under the framework contract CDR/DE/191/2011: "Multilevel-governance of our natural capital: the contribution of regional and local authorities to the EU Biodiversity Strategy...

This study develops options for the German government to improve international soil governance in the short, medium and long term. The study first takes stock of existing international instruments and institutions that are relevant for soil protection and its governance at the international...

A long-term vision for climate protection is essential for triggering the actions and policies needed to bring about economy-wide decarbonisation. The scientific basis for long-term climate planning comes in the form of so-called climate protection scenarios. These studies model emission...

Multilateral cooperation initiatives (or “climate clubs”) can generate some of the additional action that is needed to achieve the goals agreed in the Paris Agreement. An analysis of the state of collaboration in the four policy areas energy transition, synthetic fuels, food systems and...

To increase climate policy ambitions and achieve carbon neutrality, countries need to take much more ambitious action already in the coming decade. One of the key areas of action is the transformation of our food systems towards sustainability. In this regard, two aspects stand out as having a...