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RSS![From biochemistry to energy storage or financial analysis, the call is open to researchers across many disciplines](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/reewungjunerr_adobestock_180274174-1.jpeg?itok=lXtr-d_P)
The programme will provide a first-hand introduction to the JRC's scientific work and the European research context.
![The coming electric vehicle boom will significantly increase the demand for cobalt in the EU and globally](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/cobalt-supply-e-vehicles_adobestock_firstsignal_169081761.jpeg?itok=Zoa4b0Ho)
With the coming electric vehicle boom demand for cobalt is expected to exceed supply already in 2020.
![Among the impacts measured, scientists predict more river and coastal flooding](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-11/climate-cchange-outlook_ckiono_fotolia_61167962_subscription_monthly_xxl.jpg?itok=T6zgcdlk)
Europe is in danger of being exposed to more frequent and intense extreme weather conditions.
![Potential threats to soil biodiversity (orange = high; red = very high)](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/threats-soil-biodiversity-map-wwf-living-planet-headline.jpg?itok=TdASF3a3)
Two JRC scientists discuss their contribution to the Living Planet Report 2018 published today by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
![Agriculture is an important source of methane](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/agriculture-source-methane_adobestock_25411015.jpeg?itok=ovtWzWr1)
A new JRC report points to inexpensive and profitable solutions to reduce methane emissions in the energy, waste, wastewater and agriculture sectors.
![The JRC is directly responsible for three EU commitments to protect the health of our oceans](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/oleksandrum_adobestock_106225873_web.jpeg?itok=0bx6olEL)
JRC research supports the EU’s commitments to protect our oceans at this year’s Our Ocean Conference
![In Europe a large variety of concepts have been developed for ocean energy conversion, with more than 200 different devices proposed.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/sergey_nivens_adobestock_94817128.jpeg?itok=5Jo4-3n4)
A new analysis of ten future emerging technologies to generate energy from the ocean tides and waves
![ASEM Sustainable Connectivity Portal is an online tool offering a wealth of data on the political, economic and social relationship between the two continents.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/asem_savescreen-01.jpg?itok=ubHbN0hF)
The ASEM Sustainable Connectivity Portal provides new insights on the political, economic and social relationship between the two continents.
![This year's conference focuses on tourism development as a precondition to economic growth and territorial cohesion.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/kaycco_adobestock_81689062.jpeg?itok=RCsYl2zM)
The JRC launches an interactive Story Map on tourism in the Danube region at this year’s Forum.
![Most bumblebee species are currently located in central Europe](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/adobestock_21730836.jpeg?itok=oQHAWUA9)
Scientists have mapped the distribution of bumblebees in Europe and created a predictive map that can be used to monitor and mitigate bumblebee...
![The Colorado River in the United States is also threatened by overuse.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/adobestock_23326910.jpeg?itok=8knZC4gh)
JRC scientists have identified the hotspots where competition over the use of shared water resources could lead to disagreements between countries.
![Charging the batteries of the elecric motor](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/adobestock_183257232.jpeg?itok=29C8_D-l)
As the European Commission publishes a communication on progress in establishing battery manufacturing in Europe, we look at the JRC's recent work in...
![Considerable increases in river flood impacts are predicted even under the most optimistic scenario of 1.5°C warming](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/adobestock_39551219.jpeg?itok=mah2Buex)
Global human and economic losses from river floods are set to increase in coming years, even with the most optimistic climate outlook.
![The new laboratories will complement the existing vehicle emissions laboratories of the JRC](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/testing_of_e-vehicle.jpg?itok=h1wK05bA)
A contract has just been signed for the delivery of two new state-of-the-art emission testing facilities at JRC Ispra. The new laboratories will carry...
![The alt is Forests act as an important CO2 'sink’, i.e. globally they absorb nearly one third of the total CO2 emissions caused by human activities](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/adobestock_vovan_41730649.jpeg?itok=gNEjfoU2)
A study published in Nature Climate Change suggests a way forward for reconciling the different methods currently used to measure land-based...
![the JRC has published a new guidebook on how to monitor emissions from large industrial installations](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/adobestock_frank_ebert_157310002.jpeg?itok=x5x_kNUz)
The Joint Research Centre has published a new guidance to help competent authorities in Member States regulate emissions to air and water from about...
![The JRC, in cooperation with the Berlin Museum für Naturkunde, is running aan exhibition called 'ARTEFACTS'](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-10/berlin_museum.jpg?itok=4xQgNIXy)
On 8 October 2018 the Joint Research Centre is launching an exhibition called 'ARTEFACTS' in the Berlin Museum für Naturkunde. The exhibition will use...
![The sustainable exploitation of fish stocks was an important foundation for the strong economic performance.](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2019-08/adobestock_creativenature.nl_134675625.jpeg?itok=Pw_Ebulq)
The 2018 Annual Economic Report on the EU Fishing Fleet shows record-peak levels in economic performance of the EU fishing fleet in 2016 and closely...
![A new JRC report looks at what made some countries more resilient than others, as the aftermath of the financial and economic crisis of 2008](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-09/adobestock_v.poth_152372731.jpeg?itok=qZxXplvl)
The financial and economic crisis that started in 2007 was felt across the EU but its impact was uneven.A new JRC report looks at what made some...
![A new report by the JRC on international migration investigates the drivers of different dimensions of migration](https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/sites/default/files/styles/oe_theme_ratio_3_2_medium/public/2018-09/report_cover.jpg?itok=iW7A60Dr)
A new report by the JRC on international migration investigates the drivers of different dimensions of migration, helping policymakers to better...