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Climate-KIC works to accelerate the transition to a zero-carbon economy

Sep 14 2018

JRC and Climate KIC sign collaboration agreement

JRC and Climate-KIC are working together to support innovative climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies.

Sep 11 2018

JRC contributes to UN report on the state of food security and nutrition in the world

On 11 September 2018, the United Nations released its 2018 report on the State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World.

The second part of the report uses JRC research to establish a link between climate variability, food security and nutrition .

Shifting to a healthy diet is not only good for us, but it also saves a lot of precious fresh water, according to a new JRC study

Sep 10 2018

Change your diet to save both water and your health

Shifting to a healthy diet is not only good for us, but it also saves a lot of precious fresh water, according to a JRC study published in Nature Sustainability.

The report stresses that harmonised and quality urban data is key to designing effective policies

Sep 05 2018

JRC data supports global efforts for sustainable cities

Scientists track progress towards reaching Sustainable Development Goal 11: to make cities inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable.

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