The Vjosa River Basin, located in the heart of the Balkans, is one of Europe's last free-flowing wild rivers comprising a large number of pristine habitat types with a wealth of biodiversity. Widespread degradation of the forest ecosystem and unsustainable land use due to logging and livestock...

This study presents a blueprint for an early‐stage business model focused on repurposing second‐life electric vehicle (EV) batteries for solar‐energy storage in Bottom of the Pyramid (BoP) markets. Addressing the critical need for affordable and sustainable energy solutions there, the...

This scoping review aimed to screen and enhance intellectual capital consistency, providing a general overview of existing systematised literature reviews of intellectual capital. This scoping review addressed five research questions: 1. How did the typology of publications, both theoretical and...

Land degradation and climate vulnerability pose significant threats to Chad's ecosystems. Yet, there is significant potential to not only reverse these negative trends but also generate employment and livelihood opportunities. Spatially targeted efforts will be required, drawing on analysis of...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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

This report assesses the use of Earth Observation (EO) products in the modelling of ecosystem services, a crucial component of the Integrated Natural Capital Accounting (INCA) project of the European Commission. The project operationalizes the System of Environmental Economic Accounting...

This report assesses the use of Earth Observation (EO) products in the modelling of ecosystem services, a crucial component of the Integrated Natural Capital Accounting (INCA) project of the European Commission. The project operationalizes the System of Environmental Economic Accounting...

Blockchain technology has the potential to enhance transparency and traceability in the agrifood sector, particularly in the beef industry. However, its adoption remains limited in many regions, including Europe. This study investigates the role of ecosystem services in sustainable beef...

This scoping review aimed to screen and enhance intellectual capital consistency, providing a general overview of existing systematised literature reviews of intellectual capital. This scoping review addressed five research questions: 1. How did the typology of publications, both theoretical and...

The research aims to establish MICE city ecosystems through information systems to foster collaboration among stakeholders in driving MICE cities. Objectives include developing an information system based on design thinking, investigating factors affecting the intention to use the system by...

The business ecosystem literature suggests that orchestrators must attract partners by offering a competitive partner value proposition (PVP). Despite the importance of attracting sufficient partners, PVP elements have only been viewed through the orchestrator's lens. No study has addressed the...

Die Dringlichkeit ist gut belegt: Klimawandel, Biodiversitätskrise und diverse andere Umweltprobleme führen nicht nur zu wirtschaftlichen Schäden immer größeren Ausmaßes – auch die Bevölkerung ist von den Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit und den Lebensraum direkt betroffen. Klare...