General news | 2025-03-07

European academic institutions express grave concern over cuts in US research

Academic institutions across Europe urge national governments and international institutions in the U.S., Europe and beyond to remain vigilant and strengthen ongoing efforts to safeguard academic freedom and the autonomy of scientific institutions.

General news | 2025-03-05

Victor Galaz: US science cuts a concern for all

When the US makes major cuts to its research budget, the effects could be devastating for the entire world. European academics need to raise their voices, Centre docent and political scientist Victor Galaz writes.

General news | 2025-01-15

Grounding EU sustainability reporting in science: A call for action

Beatrice Crona, Science director and Professor at the Centre, is one of the key authors behind a recently published Open Letter to the European Commission, signed by 44 leading academics in sustainability reporting.

Research story | 2024-08-26

Activities such as mining, dredging or heavy fishing still legal in over 80% of the EU’s marine prot...

The European Union aims to protect 30% of its marine environments. But so far, it’s still possible to either dredge, mine or fish intensively even in most areas which already are under protection.

Research news | 2020-05-29

What cities need to learn from Covid-19

If the coronavirus has taught urban planners anything, it is that public access to green areas is more important than ever