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RSS![Future of European robotics](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-07/visual_robotics.png?itok=BrKOANZ8)
Read about the main conclusions and insights of the JRC’s science for policy conference on the future of European robotics.
![Scientists ran the experiment with 600 farmers from across three EU countries](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-07/imagein_adobestock_320255673.jpeg?itok=eADI3BcZ)
JRC study shows how the choices farmers make to adopt voluntary green practices are affected by how much they are already obliged to contribute to the...
![In the past 20 years, one in 1 000 pregnancies in the EU was affected by neural tube defects (NTDs), a group of severe congenital anomalies of the central nervous system](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-07/alexander_raths_adobestock_34616175.jpeg?itok=xZH4yAF3)
Folic acid fortification of grain products could help prevent severe congenital anomalies in at least 1000 pregnancies every year in the EU, suggests...
![Green bonds play a key role in directing funding towards the activities and innovations that are needed for Europe to meet its ambitious climate targets.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-07/nicoelnino_adobestock_410128426.jpeg?itok=ZwtdAmg1)
The new standard will enhance the effectiveness, transparency, comparability and credibility of the green bond market.
!['Bio-based' chemicals and materials can be greener and more sustainable than fossil-based ones.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-07/adobestock_407296471.jpeg?itok=uihQOUjb)
The JRC is taking major steps to enhance data on bio-based industries and making it accessible to everyone.
![The new norm contains ambitious proposals to curb emissions to air from the main contributors in the European chemical industry.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-07/adobestock_175965064.jpeg?itok=AM6c_wAw)
The establishment of new environmental criteria affecting the emissions to air of around 5.000 chemical installations concluded today.
![The Science meets Regions programme is an initiative aiming to "advance evidence for policy at local and regional level"](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-07/smr_no_text.png?itok=Hr_CNevn)
Regions and cities are invited to express their interest in organising innovation camps, networking and participatory events on topics related to...
![The Knowledge Centre is the first Flagship action delivered under Europe's Beating Cancer Plan](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-06/sh_visual_1024x1024-03.jpg?itok=BlZcw0Qp)
The Knowledge Centre on Cancer will gather evidence and coordinate actions against the number one cause of death among under-65s in Europe.
![Presentation of a JRC-OECD report on how demographic change impacts access to health and education across regions](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-06/smb1_to_use.jpg?itok=VyhB8FMA)
Webinar:presentation of a JRC-OECD report on how demographic change impacts access to health and education across regions.
![JRC experts identified a ‘greenness and transparency factor’ in stock prices](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-06/adobestock_243239190.jpeg?itok=-CCvuC_l)
European investors are choosing greener stocks even if it means lower returns, according to JRC research published today.
![The visitors' centre's interactive exhibitions and activities give insights into the work that the European Commission's scientists do.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-06/visitors_centre_-_cover.jpg?itok=C7EdM3dF)
New fully immersive virtual tour lets anyone explore the JRC’s work, wherever they are in the world.
![ec_rtd_ridays-2021-social-media-1024x512-1.jpg](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-06/ec_rtd_ridays-2021-social-media-1024x512-1.jpg?itok=xi01k001)
Citizens’ engagement and the New European Bauhaus are the two major projects showcased by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in the European Research and...
![educationforclimate_event_banner_1200x675.jpg](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-06/educationforclimate_event_banner_1200x675.jpg?itok=7eLhF0rX)
The Education for Climate Coalition will meet in an online conference, where students, teachers, education institutions and stakeholders will discuss...
![green_digital_recovery_regional_smart_specialisation_meeting.jpeg](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-06/green_digital_recovery_regional_smart_specialisation_meeting.jpeg?itok=eQdpXQZe)
The EU’s pilot initiative “Smart Specialisation Strategies for Sustainability (S4)” was launched in Seville by the President of the Committee of the...
![Set up in 2019 to share knowledge and help inform agricultural policy with solid analysis, PANAP has already delivered ground-breaking research and tools](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-06/cdkeyser_adobestock_40197878.jpeg?itok=shnrdQSU)
Two years on from its inception, the activities, achievements and way forward for the Pan African Network for Economic Analysis of Policies are...
![The EC set up the AI Watch project to support for the implementation of the Coordinated Plan on AI, a joint initiative with the Member States.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-06/aiwatch_2020_smvisual_2_only_title.png?itok=QxcV_dNz)
The European Commission’s AI Watch and the OECD AI Policy Observatory are holding a joint webinar tomorrow 22 June 2021 to present the findings of two...
![The study recommends the inclusion of the “phylogenetic diversity” criterion as one of the established biodiversity criteria in the post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-06/adobestock_399774823.jpeg?itok=gY3fct-q)
There is a need to include “phylogenetic diversity” (namely the million years of evolution that a species or a species set represents) when evaluating...
![Europe went through a third consecutive year of unusually dry weather in 2020.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-06/adobestock_181886262_web.jpeg?itok=aTSQTWTQ)
On the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, a new report calls for better coordination to manage the risk of severe droughts.
![On International Family Remittances Day, research opens new avenue to understanding the impact of remittances and diaspora investments on international development.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-06/adobestock_209276148_anton_balazh_w.jpg?itok=fkVDotOI)
On International Family Remittances Day, research opens new avenue to understanding the impact of remittances and diaspora investments on...
![The JRC and NIST have been cooperating on science since 1984.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2021-06/tapui_adobestock_309849043.jpeg?itok=gmz556uR)
The Arrangement is signed today at an event during the EU-US Summit