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 focusJRC science for intergenerational fairness and today's policies: what future for our children and grandchildren?Meet Erica Bol, one of our experts at the EU Policy Lab, her work brings long-term thinking into today’s decision making. Wildfires: the European Forest Fires Information System provides the most up to date info, to help boost resilience and protection. 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 31 March 20262025 was EU’s most destructive wildfire season on record4 min read27 March 2026Strengthening clean energy competitiveness is key to keeping the 1.5°C goal within reach4 min read27 February 2026Urban-rural innovation divide: new metrics reveal rural regions that excel6 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 RepositoryMagazine1 April 2026Solar Cell Efficiency Tables (Version 67)Magazine1 April 2026Historical and future learning for the new era of multi-terawatt photovoltaicsReport1 April 2026Introduction and definition of the marine macro-plastic litter baselineFactsheet31 March 2026Security implications of the green energy transitionSee all our publications Upcoming events14-15Apr2026Training and workshops8th JRC Fiscal Policy Modelling WorkshopThe workshop focuses on the use of economic modelling for fiscal policy analysis. It gathers leading researchers and policy analysts working on topics closely related to the JRC’s own research agenda.16-17Apr2026Conferences and summitsNew Frontiers in Banking and Capital Markets ConferenceThe Conference will offer a platform for academics, policy makers, and market professionals to critically assess the future of ESG in financial markets and foster an evidence-based dialogue on trustworthy sustainability, real impact measurement, and regulatory convergence.20-21Apr2026Conferences and summits5th CEMS Global flood forecasting and monitoring meetingFind out the most recent developments of the Copernicus Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS) and Global Flood Monitoring (GFM) tools.See all events Follow the JRC on social mediaeu_scienceEU Science, Research and Innovation@EU_JRC@EUJointResearchCentreEU Science, Research & Innovation@EUJointResearchCentreOther social networks
JRC science for intergenerational fairness and today's policies: what future for our children and grandchildren?
Meet Erica Bol, one of our experts at the EU Policy Lab, her work brings long-term thinking into today’s decision making.
Wildfires: the European Forest Fires Information System provides the most up to date info, to help boost resilience and protection.
Scientific activities by areaFrom AI to quantum; from climate to competitiveness, we work on all areas of EU policy.
27 March 2026Strengthening clean energy competitiveness is key to keeping the 1.5°C goal within reach4 min read
14-15Apr2026Training and workshops8th JRC Fiscal Policy Modelling WorkshopThe workshop focuses on the use of economic modelling for fiscal policy analysis. It gathers leading researchers and policy analysts working on topics closely related to the JRC’s own research agenda.
16-17Apr2026Conferences and summitsNew Frontiers in Banking and Capital Markets ConferenceThe Conference will offer a platform for academics, policy makers, and market professionals to critically assess the future of ESG in financial markets and foster an evidence-based dialogue on trustworthy sustainability, real impact measurement, and regulatory convergence.
20-21Apr2026Conferences and summits5th CEMS Global flood forecasting and monitoring meetingFind out the most recent developments of the Copernicus Global Flood Awareness System (GloFAS) and Global Flood Monitoring (GFM) tools.
