The ad hoc Group on Earth Observations (GEO), with strong political backing from governments and support from organisations around the world, is working towards an unprecedented level of coordination and harmonisation of Earth Observation Systems. Its goal is to create the Global Earth...

The principles of sustainability must inform every stage in the creation of the urban environment in which 80% of EU citizens live - planning and design, construction, operation and maintenance, renewal and reuse. This publication explains the practical contribution made by EU-funded research...

This report documents the preparation, homogeneity, stability and certification of three liquid human serum materials, i.e. BCR-637, BCR-638 and BCR-639 with certified concentrations of aluminium, selenium and zinc. The homogeneity studies demonstrated that the materials are homogeneous with...

Co-operation between UN-HABITAT and the EU to share the results of their research efforts is helping to improve environmental conditions and the quality of life in cities around the world. This publication outlines the two bodies' achievements in the area of sustainable urban development,...

In order to improve air quality mainly in the urban environment, emissions from passenger cars and light duty vehicles have in the past been limited to some extent (EURO III/IV in Europe). The always pressing need to optimise health related problems arising from the inhalation of toxic...

This brochure illustrates how Non-Government Organisation can contribute to promoting the EMAS scheme. NGOs can get acquainted with the scheme as a tool to reach their own goal, namely to improve the environment at local level. The idea of this guide sprang from a very successful case in France.

The international co-operation dimension of the European Research Area (ERA) is becoming a reality. The international opening up of the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6) enables also third countries to participate with funding. The present leaflet responds to the need for accurate information on...