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2020
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Joint Research Centre (JRC) - Newsletter
The European Commission's science and knowledge service
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News
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Forest fires threaten Europe’s nature as world suffers worst year on record
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In what was possibly the worst-ever year for forest fires around the world, the Annual Report on Forest Fires in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa shows that over 400,000 hectares (ha) of Europe’s natural land was burnt in 2019 and an unusually high number of nature protection areas were affected by wildfires.
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Commission launches knowledge centre to reverse biodiversity loss and protect Europe’s ecosystems
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A one-stop shop for science-based evidence to protect the ecosystems that provide us with food, medicines, materials, recreation, and wellbeing. |
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Social media influences our political behaviour and puts pressure on our democracies, new report finds
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Online platforms are subject to limited public oversight and democratic governance, which can have a huge impact on societies. |
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Advancing evidence for policy across Europe’s parliaments and regions
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The results of a pilot project that gathered scientists, policymakers and citizens to work together on today’s big issues. |
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Science for policy in the Western Balkans
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The JRC supports evidence-based policymaking in the Western Balkans through sharing knowledge, providing tools and fostering collaboration. |
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First-of-its-kind surface water Atlas brings together 35 years of satellite data
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The Atlas of Global Surface Water Dynamics illustrates the changes in the Earth’s lakes, rivers and wetlands over time. |
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The JRC experts exploring kids’ digital lives in Covid-19 times
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An international research project aims to help improve children’s online experiences at home. |
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Food production could come under strain as soils lose phosphorus
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Soils are losing phosphorus, a vital plant nutrient, at an alarming rate globally |
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Europe at a heightened risk of wildfire-triggered industrial accidents
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EU countries should develop a more integrated approach to prevent accidents caused by wildfires in urban areas and industrial plants |
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Lower air pollution during COVID-19 lockdown may improve crop production
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Cleaner air since the start of coronavirus restriction measures could lead to a global increase in wheat yields |
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Refined modelling helps map the future spread of malaria in Africa
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Water data helps in predicting future risk of malaria transmission |
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Events
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IACS Autumn 2020 Webinar
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This webinar will inform the IACS community about recent outputs from the JRC on technical guidance and the various Sentinel uses. The webinar is open to any technical expert involved in Common Agricultural Policy controls.
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05/11/2020
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Webinar - The European Central Bank between the financial crisis and populisms
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Launch of new book scrutinising the different dimensions of the EU's economic governance, the implications of the ECB's actions since the financial crisis, and how these relate to the rise of anti-establishment politics in Europe.
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11/11/2020
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Calls and collaborations
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Apply now to access the JRC's research infrastructures
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The JRC continues to make its labs and facilities open to scientists and researchers from private and public sectors.
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New call now open for the JRC's Nanobiotechnology Laboratory, featuring state-of-the-art equipped facilities designed to foster interdisciplinary studies. A special emphasis lies on characterisation of nanomaterials, microplastics, nanomedicines, advanced materials and their interactions with biological systems, as well as on the detection, identification and characterisation of nanomaterials in food and consumer products. Interested? Apply before 8 January 2021 More info on open calls here
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We want to hear from you
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Do you work in the agricultural and food supply chain? Share your experiences with us
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Are you an operator in the agricultural and food supply chain? How is your relationship with the buyers of your products?
The JRC and the European Commission's department for agriculture and rural development have launched a baseline survey for the new Directive (EU) 2019/633 on unfair trading practices in which you can share your experiences.
The survey targets suppliers (including farmers and small enterprises) who are active in the production, trading, processing or wholesale stages of the agri-food supply chain.
The survey is available in all 24 EU official languages. It should take about 10 minutes.
At the end of the survey period, anonymous aggregated results will be published on the JRC’s data portal.
Take the survey before January 31, 2021
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Keep up to date with the latest news
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The latest JRC news, in your country
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Do you follow the work of the JRC but could benefit from more country-specific information? Do you find yourself wondering - are there upcoming JRC events in my area? How does my capital city's cultural vibrancy compare to others, according to the Cultural and Creative Cities Monitor ? Or, how is my country preparing for the future of mobility?
The JRC has launched 'Science Flash for You' for all EU countries, translated into your country's official language, with the latest on these issues and more.
If you're interested in receiving these updates, drop us an email indicating the country bulletin you would like to receive to jrc-institutional-comm@ec.europa.eu
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