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HIGHLIGHTS Unconventional water resources are key to support SDG 6 achievement. Desalinated water production is 95.37 million m3/day. Brine production and energy consumption are key barriers to desalination expansion. Brine production is 141.5 million m3/day, 50% greater than previous estimates. Innovation and developments in…...
“Each degree matters, each year matters, and each decision matters: not acting today is adding to the burden of the next generations [...]. Limiting global warming to 1.5°C is not impossible but requires strong and immediate policies.” Valérie Masson-Delmotte, Co-Chair of…...
Highlights C footprint of old vs modern wheat under organic & conventional farming was studied. Old wheat varieties promoted biomass production without decreasing yields. The lowest C footprint was achieved by old wheat varieties under organic farming. SOC balance contributed…...
Following an open call for self-nominations Coordinating Lead Authors (CLAs) and Lead Authors (LAs) of the 1st MedECC Assessment Report (MAR1) have been appointed. Among 85 appointed authors from 19 countries, 32 (38%) represent southern and eastern Mediterranean countries and…...
The regional assessment report on biodiversity and ecosystem services for Europe and Central Asia identifies a mix of governance options, policies and management practices that are currently available to reduce the loss of biodiversity and of nature’s contributions to people…...
Recanati F, Maughan C, Pedrotti M, Dembska K, Antonelli M (2019) Assessing the role of CAP for more sustainable and healthier food systems in Europe: A literature review. Science of The Total Environment, 653, 908-919 ABSTRACT Today, the European food system…...