JRC news and updates

Zimbabwe, Zambia, and Malawi have officially declared state of emergency.

There was a sharp increase in burnt areas in the summer months, mostly affecting the Mediterranean.

Conflict, political instability and violence have contributed to increased risk. Unchecked climate change will exacerbate the risk of humanitarian crises.

Severe and prolonged drought events have affected Europe for more than two years and northern Africa for six years, causing water shortages and hampering vegetation growth.

JRC's analysis and scientific evidence fed into the impact assessment accompanying the Commission’s communication on the recommended target.

The JRC's research paves the way for sustainable and resilient economic strategies, byncovering the intertwined nature of climate change, biodiversity loss and financial risk.

The space industry is rapidly changing worldwide. As it becomes more important, the need for reliable data on the space economy is also rising.

A first-time panoramic look at Small Island Developing States (SIDS) shows a drastic increase in coastal flood risk due to rising sea levels caused by climate change, a JRC-led study says.

In 2022, land roughly the size of Corsica was scorched by wildfires in the EU, according to the latest report on fires in the pan-European region.