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@EU_Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC). Providing independent, evidence-based knowledge & science, supporting EU policies to positively impact society.
- Join our Summer School on Sustainable Finance on 25–26 June! Two days of discussions on: ➡️Green finance and sustainability disclosures ➡️Financial impacts of sustainability factors ➡️Carbon emissions and transition finance ➡️Nature finance Register now: ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runne…
- Between 2020 and 2024, our research was cited 5,459 times in EU policy documents, with 83% co-authored alongside 3,500+ partners worldwide. ➡️ From environment and climate to AI and democracy, our science supports EU decision-making. 🧪Read more: link.europa.eu/8vYrBh
- Meet Ondrej, one of our nuclear scientists! Together with his team, he studies the properties and behaviour of nuclear fuels. They have also developed strong expertise in Molten Salt Reactors (MSRs), making the JRC one of the reference centres for this technology. Learn more⬇️
00:00 - How is science helping to transform your territory? Follow our event on 2 June to find out! Some of the territories taking part in our Preparatory Action on Innovation for Place-Based Transformation will share their experiences during our event. Live webcast.ec.europa.eu/territories-in…
00:00 - 🌍 Science thrives on collaboration At the JRC, 83% of publications are co-authored with partners, connecting us with 3,500 organisations across 138 countries. From Europe to global research networks, we help bridge science across borders. 🔗 More: link.europa.eu/8vYrBh
- 🌍 A new JRC study shows that compound flood events involving storms, droughts, and other hazards have nearly tripled over the past 30 years. Using satellite data, disaster databases, and machine learning, our scientists are helping improve disaster management preparedness.
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Here are 5 things you should know about #NuclearEnergy - Provided ~1/4 of EU electricity - Low CO2-emitting electricity source - Only small amounts of waste need deep geological disposal - Strict safety standards - Fusion replicates the sun’s energy ➡️link.europa.eu/WMGXH3
- Can AI improve nuclear safeguards? We developed a new AI tool that helps inspectors review surveillance footage from nuclear installations. It identifies periods where relevant activity may have occurred, cutting the need for manual review by 98%. More joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-explains/h…
- 📊 What does high-impact science look like? Nearly 4% of JRC publications are among the world’s top 1% most cited, and almost a quarter rank in the top 10%. A strong signal of how our research shapes global discussions and supports policy. 🔗 link.europa.eu/8vYrBh
- 🔬 Science that shapes policy and drives innovation The latest #JRC Scientific Excellence Report shows how our work delivers real impact, from top-cited research to direct contributions to EU policymaking and global collaboration. 👉Discover more at: link.europa.eu/8vYrBh
00:00 - How can we lift 18 million people out of poverty? Today, the @EU_Commission adopted its first‑ever anti‑poverty strategy, and our scientists provided evidence that the EU’s 2030 poverty‑reduction target is within reach. Learn more ⬇️ joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and-u…
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