In this report we propose a classification of river basin districts (RBDs) in terms of the consistency between reported significant pressures and pressures expected to be relevant in each RBD on the basis of pan-European indicators. We discuss the results and limitations of the classification...

A spatially explicit statistical approach (GREEN model) applied to continental Europe on a sub catchment basis, is used to link input from anthropogenic activities and nutrient loads into European Seas (namely nitrogen and phosphorous). Effectiveness of environmental legislation is assessed at...

Future Renewable Energy availability under the foreseen climate evolution for the next decades in the African continent is assessed. The evolution pattern of the natural resources (solar radiation, wind, biomass and running water) providing the raw "material" for Renewable Energy is analysed...

The International Migration Drivers report quantifies the relative importance of the drivers of migration at international level in a comprehensive way by income levels of countries of origin. Different channels of migration (voluntary migration flows between 1980 and 2017, asylum seekers,...

The report is intended as an input for discussion concerning the necessity to regulate organic micro-pollutants in the revision of the European Sludge Directive 86/278/EEC. Part 1 of this report gives an overview on relevant organic micro-pollutants in sewage sludges. Publications, results of...

In order to support the implementation of the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, DG Environment and the Joint Research Centre joined to carry out a study on the expected cumulative impact of existing EU environmental legislation on the quality of the marine environment, with specific reference...