The JRC provides evidence-based knowledge to support EU policies and positively impact society Science you can trustWhen policy makers create laws that affect millions of Europeans, what can they rely on? Who can they trust?From science to policyThe Joint Research Centre is the science and knowledge service of the European Commission. We put independent science at the heart of EU policymaking. In focusThinking about coming to work for the JRC in Petten, the Netherlands? Watch this video and find out more about life in Petten.JRC Science for digital wellbeing: promoting evidence to support EU digital policies for a safer and happier digital environment.Training for researchers call: discover the European Laboratory of Structural Assessment (ELSA), its Hopkinson Bar and Reaction Wall. Our work Scientific activities by areaFrom AI to quantum; from climate to competitiveness, we work on all areas of EU policy.Scientific tools and databasesThe JRC offers over 60 scientific tools and databases.LaboratoriesThe JRC has over 50 laboratories and testing facilities.JRC Publications RepositoryFind all JRC reports and studies. The JRC in numbers 3000+open-access data sets100+models used1/3new initiatives supported (average)70%staff engaged in research Latest news 12 February 2026JRC transfers nuclear research equipment to the Czech Academy of Sciences 1 min read10 February 2026Severe drought hits East Africa, driving a potential humanitarian crisis2 min read21 January 2026Rooftop solar could meet 40% of EU’s long-term electricity demand4 min readSee all news Research updatesLatest scientific developmentsSee all updates >The JRC explainsDeep dives on the science behind key topicsSee all explainers > Latest publicationsOur publications are available on the JRC Publications RepositoryMagazine16 February 2026Behaviourally informed interventions to maximize environmental delivery under the new CAP green architectureReport16 February 2026Tackling out-of-boundary emissions in climate change mitigation at the city levelReport16 February 2026Method for the definition of mandatory Green Public Procurement requirementsMagazine16 February 2026China’s land carbon sinks: from improved estimates to opportunities for better managementSee all our publications Upcoming events27Feb2026Training and workshopsUrban agglomerations: presenting a new prototype15-20Mar2026Training and workshopsNuclear Skills Winter School17Mar2026Conferences and summitsScience communication beyond tomorrow IV See all events Follow the JRC on social mediaeu_scienceEU Science, Research and Innovation@EU_JRC@EU Joint Research CentreEU Science, Research & InnovationEU Joint Research CentreOther social networks
Thinking about coming to work for the JRC in Petten, the Netherlands? Watch this video and find out more about life in Petten.
JRC Science for digital wellbeing: promoting evidence to support EU digital policies for a safer and happier digital environment.
Training for researchers call: discover the European Laboratory of Structural Assessment (ELSA), its Hopkinson Bar and Reaction Wall.
Scientific activities by areaFrom AI to quantum; from climate to competitiveness, we work on all areas of EU policy.
Magazine16 February 2026Behaviourally informed interventions to maximize environmental delivery under the new CAP green architecture
Report16 February 2026Tackling out-of-boundary emissions in climate change mitigation at the city level
Magazine16 February 2026China’s land carbon sinks: from improved estimates to opportunities for better management
