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Farmland birds, key indicators of ecosystem health, have suffered significant declines across Europe in recent decades. © David Paniagua, Shutterstock.com
Satellites help chart a future for Europe’s disappearing farmland birds

Farmland birds have declined dramatically across Europe, signalling wider ecological problems. Researchers are using satellite data and AI to identify ...

Researchers are selecting seedlings for genetic diversity to help Europe’s forests survive future threats. © Gregor Skoberne, 2025
The hidden biodiversity battle to save Europe’s forests

Forests across Europe are struggling with drought, fire and disease. Researchers working to future-proof them say one of the answers lies in their ...

Grazing animals can help to regenerate soils depleted by conventional agriculture. © Ana Vila, Inxenia DT, 2026
Why restoring soil health is a win-win for farmers and the environment

More than half of Europe’s soils are degraded. Researchers are showing that restoring soil through better farming makes both ecological and financial ...

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From wildfire-resistant landscapes in Spain to flood warning systems in Denmark, researchers are working with local communities to find, test and deploy practical ways to live with climate change – and to share what works across borders.

EU-funded researchers are turning to nature’s very own clean-up crew to tackle toxic industrial soil pollution.

Agriculture  |  Energy  |  Environment

By turning wastewater sludge into biocoal and green hydrogen, EU-funded researchers are helping reduce the steel industry’s environmental impact.

From Dutch dairy farms to Spanish forests, women are showing how rural Europe can thrive when their ideas and leadership are recognised.

With support from EU-funded researchers, farmers across Europe are adopting smarter and better integrated pest management that protects crops and cuts chemicals - without cutting profits.

From droughts to disease, coffee and chocolate are under threat, but scientists and farmers are working together to keep these daily treats on the table.

EU-funded researchers are working across countries and sectors to boost organic farming, support farmers and shape policy to help meet the target of 25% organic farmland in Europe and a significant increase in organic aquaculture by 2030.

EU-funded researchers are scaling up sustainable production of microalgae-based proteins, lipids, pigments and carbohydrates that could transform food, animal feed and fragrance industries worldwide.

Farmers and foresters across Europe are sharing sustainable bio-based practices and technologies, showing how local knowledge and European collaboration can help drive the transition to a greener future.

Agriculture  |  Environment  |  Security

EU-funded researchers, firefighters and communities are pioneering innovative, collaborative approaches to build landscapes able to withstand increasingly extreme wildfires.