In November 2018, the European Commission published a 2050 Long Term Strategy (LTS) that aims to outline long term decarbonisation objectives for the EU and explore the possibilities for reaching the Paris Agreement goals and climate neutrality by 2050. In response to the LTS, the European...

We extend the transformational model of social activity proposed in recent realist social theory by importing into it a theory of technological objects and technological change. The paper begins with an account of the transformational model, focusing particularly on the relationship between...

This background report supports the aim of the European Commission to establish a better understanding of drought impacts and risks for different sectors of society, raise awareness amongst all water stakeholders regarding the increased risk of drought due to climate change, exchange information...