Reports and statements

EASAC publishes detailed reports, shorter statements, and makes contributions to scientific journals. All EASAC documents are issued jointly by the member Academies and are theirs to use and communicate.

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Forest bioenergy, carbon capture and storage, and carbon dioxide removal: an update

As global emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) continue to exceed levels compatible with achieving Paris Agreement targets,…

Opportunities for future research and innovation on food and nutrition security and agriculture

The InterAcademy Partnership’s global perspective

Opportunities for soil sustainability in Europe

Soils provide numerous essential services in terrestrial ecosystems, ranging from the support of plant growth in…

EASAC and the New Plant Breeding Techniques

The forthcoming decision by the European Court of Justice on the regulatory situation relating to those techniques in…

Findings and recommendations from the Smart Villages Initiative 2014–2017

Summary for the European Development Community

Commentary on Forest Bioenergy and Carbon Neutrality

Since the publication of its report on “Multi-functionality and Sustainability in the European Union’s Forests” in April…

Vaccination in Europe

An EASAC and FEAM commentary on the EC Roadmap ‘Strengthened cooperation against vaccine preventable diseases’

Extreme weather events in Europe

Preparing for climate change adaptation: an update on EASAC’s 2013 study

Negative emission technologies

What role in meeting Paris Agreement targets?

Opportunities and Challenges for Research on Food and Nutrition Security and Agriculture in Europe

Report for European audiences as a contribution to a worldwide project initiated by IAP, the InterAcademy Partnership,…

Homeopathic products and practices

Assessing the evidence and ensuring consistency in regulating medical claims in the EU

Valuing Dedicated Storage in Electricity Grids

Large-scale electricity storage is making a come-back because it can contribute to the flexibility which is needed by…

Multi-functionality and Sustainability in the European Union's Forests

European forests have multiple functions - from wealth and employment creation, the production of natural resources and…

Genome Editing: Scientific opportunities, public interests, and policy options in the EU

A new report by the European Academies' Science Advisory Council on genome editing gives advice to European…

Circular Economy: Indicators and Priorities for Critical Materials

EASAC introduces two new reports on circular economy: "Priorities for critical materials for a circular economy" and…

EASAC and FEAM Joint Statement of the Presidents on Antimicrobial Resistance

A Joint Statement of the EASAC President together with the President of FEAM – the Federation of European Academies of…

Greenhouse gas footprints of different oil feedstocks

In future, road transport will be required to make a stronger contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG)…

Marine sustainability in an age of changing oceans and seas - summary

Oceans and seas play a crucial role in regulating our climate, nurturing biodiversity, and providing income and food to…

Commentary on "Circular Economy"

The circular economy has been a controversial issue since the new Commission cancelled the previous 2014 proposals and…

Facing Critical decisions on climate change in 2015

EASAC's latest statement ”Facing critical decisions on climate change in 2015” relates to some of the scientific issues…

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