The Climate Dictionary. Talk about the weather fluently.
The Climate Dictionary is a guide to understanding climate change. It aims to bridge the gap between scientists and the general public, making climate concepts accessible and understandable to people from different backgrounds and levels of experience. It is based on the belief that empowering people with knowledge is crucial to fostering collective action and […]
EU Industrial R+D Investment Scoreboard in 2024.
The 2024 Scoreboard analyses those responsible for more than 85% of the R+D carried out by the business sector worldwide, based on the financial information of the latest audited accounts. Section 2 analyses the main global trends and compares the main EU companies investing in R+D. Section 3 provides details by sector and Section 4 […]
Global Risks Report 2025, 20th edition.
The Report analyzes global risks to help decision-makers balance crises and priorities. Chapter 1 explores current and short- to medium-term risks, and Chapter 2 focuses on risks that arise in the long term. The report not only considers the survey results and the variety of implications, but also provides six in-depth analyses of selected risk […]
A clean industrial pact for the European hydrogen industry.
Regulatory ambiguity, delays in implementing targets, slow infrastructure development and intense competition jeopardize competitiveness. An Industrial Pact is needed that addresses market failures, simplifies regulations, and catalyzes investment. The European hydrogen ecosystem is necessary to achieve both the objectives of the energy transition and those of the European Competitiveness Pact.
Green Paper on Sustainable Finance in Spain.
The Green Paper is a tool for the implementation in Spain of the European Union’s strategy aimed at the goal of zero net emissions by 2050. The document designs and proposes a series of actions to promote the effective transition towards a sustainable economy, through public-private collaboration and financial innovation, making it a tool to […]
Risks and benefits of integrating permanent carbon removal into the EU Emissions Trading System.
The main objective of the ETS is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and any possible integration of permanent carbon removals into the EU ETS should be carefully managed to preserve this basic function. The aim of this report is to analyse and provide recommendations to address the potential impacts on the functioning and integrity of […]
COP 29. Results, implications and public perceptions of the climate threat.
It appears that while there is a risk of polarization on climate change-related issues, there is also still uncertainty about the future and a willingness to take further action. The results of this survey can be used to better understand how to work with the tide of public attitudes and opinions, and to ensure that […]
Responsible Company, Due Diligence and Public Procurement
The research explores Responsible Business Conduct (CBR) due diligence, revealing that the effects of policy coherence on socio-economic and environmental outcomes can be significant, but the indirect effects of policy coherence and public procurement on supply chains are not yet understood. The findings of this study provide lessons for policymakers in the search for coherence.
Competitive Sustainability Index 2024
The analysis covers a period in which the EU has not only emerged from the COVID crisis, but has also responded to the war in Ukraine. The EU has experienced rising inflation and pressure from policy measures in other economies, so it is essential to respond with a forward-looking strategy. The report is designed to […]
Hydrogen for a sustainable Europe.
The EU supports the deployment of renewable and low-carbon hydrogen. Several EU programmes support the production of hydrogen as a renewable fuel, with some supporting the manufacture of electrolysers, while others support the transport of hydrogen via pipelines or ships from the place of production to the place of use, where users can also get […]
