Policy briefs
Citizen science and EU regulations – a new approach
Citizen science can improve the delivery of EU Law. To do so requires a fundamental shift in how EU law is drafted and implemented. This policy brief from AURORA, COMPAIR, GreenSCENT, I-CHANGE, Iliad
Biomass waste-to-energy
The REFFECT AFRICA and Bio-FlexGen project's policy brief explores biomass waste-to-energy technologies' role within the EU's broader environmental policies, like the Renewable Energy Directive and Ci
Achieving zero pollution by 2050 needs regulatory change: a call for policy support of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)
The European Commission is committed to achieving the zero-pollution vision for air, water and soil by 2050. The European Green Deal announced bold action points to achieve a toxic-free environment
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What is a policy brief?
A policy brief is a concise document aimed primarily at policymakers and policy researchers that sets out a particular issue related to public policy, presents findings, and recommends a course of action.
Within this context, the Green Deal Call-funded projects bring together their insights from research and innovation activities and translate them into actionable policy recommendations to address environmental and societal challenges and accelerate our transition to a climate-neutral Europe.
Who are policy briefs for?
The key audiences for policy briefs are:
- Policymakers and legislators: Government officials and members of legislative bodies who have the authority to enact or influence policy changes.
- Researchers and academics: Individuals in the scientific community who can use the briefs to inform their own research and policy-related activities.
- Other engaged stakeholders: Various other entities such as environmental organisations, industry groups, community leaders, and advocacy groups who have a vested interest in the topic. This also includes the general public, where engaged citizens and activists are interested in learning more about the issues in a particular topic and participating in advocacy efforts.
Why do projects develop policy briefs?
There are several key reasons for research and innovation projects to develop policy briefs:
- Contribute to EU policy: Projects aim to contribute to policy changes that align with their aims by providing targeted, research-backed recommendations.
- Provide implementation guidance: Policy briefs can offer practical guidance on implementing recommendations, helping to ensure that policies are adopted and effectively executed.
- Disseminate knowledge: Policy briefs disseminate complex research findings in an accessible format to a broader audience.
- Raise awareness and advocate for action: Projects highlight pressing issues requiring policymakers' and the public's attention and action. As advocacy tools, they help mobilise support from various stakeholders and the community.
Policy briefs produced by individual Green Deal Call-funded projects
View individual project policy briefs from the project description pages below, based on lessons they have learnt from their research and innovation activities to help shape European policies on climate action, sustainability, and the energy transformation.
Climate change & biodiversity
FIRE-RES | MERLIN | REACHOUT | REST-COAST | SUPERB | WaterLANDS
Food and health
Knowledge and citizens
Clean energy
coming soon
Urban environment and transport
ARV | oPENLab | NetZeroCities