The London Climate Resilience Review (the Review) is an independent review commissioned by the Mayor of London to take stock of London’s preparations for climate change and to make recommendations to advance London’s […]

WHERE ARE WE NOW? Average annual climate finance flows reached almost USD 1.3 trillion in 2021/2022, nearly doubling compared to 2019/2020 levels. This increase was primarily driven by a significant acceleration in mitigation […]

The new DIRECTIVE (EU) 2023/2661 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 22 November 2023 amending Directive 2010/40/EU on the framework for the deployment of Intelligent Transport Systems in the field […]

In 2023, temperature records toppled, while storms, floods, droughts and heatwaves caused devastation. UNEP’s Adaptation Gap Report 2023: Underfinanced. Underprepared – Inadequate investment and planning on climate adaptation leaves world exposed finds that progress on […]

Today, 50 years on from the oil shock that led to the founding of the International Energy Agency (IEA), the world once again faces a moment of high geopolitical tensions and uncertainty for […]

Climate litigation represents a frontier solution to change the dynamics of the fight against climate change. This Global Climate Litigation Report: 2023 Status Review shows that people are increasingly turning to the courts […]

This paper presents new estimates of the effects of dry episodes (rainfall shocks) and droughts on gross domestic product (GDP) per capita growth rates using state-of-the-art empirical methods. Rainfall and water availability exhibit […]

The European economy is experiencing significant turbulence as recurring crises reverberate across all EU countries, their economies and business operations. From 2020, shocks ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to the Russian invasion of […]

EU research contribution to IPCC working group I on the physical science basis: understanding the changing climate, enabling effective response strategies The European Union is among the top funders of the evidence base […]

The 2022 edition of the EU Annual Report on the State of Regions and Cities is the starting point for a deeper reflection on how EU policies can better promote solidarity, sustainability, a […]

The Schengen area without controls at internal borders (‘the Schengen area’) is a historic achievement of European integration. Since its foundations were laid in 1985, it has changed the daily reality of millions […]

This Topic Guide proposes best practice and key recommendations on the integration of micromobility devices in urban mobility planning, with the goal to achieve their safer use in urban areas. It focuses on […]

The State of the Energy Union report marks, each year, the moment to take stock of change and of progress in the implementation of the European Union (EU) energy and climate policies, including […]

In 2020, EU-27 domestic GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions, including international aviation1, were down by 31%2 from 1990 levels and reached their lowest level in 30 years. If emissions and removals from the Land […]

Over the last year, the global pandemic has wreaked havoc on the world, bringing forth the biggest socio-economic crises in modern history. This has been accentuated in cities, which, as engines of economic […]

In the coming decade, 6G will bring a new era in which billions of things, humans, and connected vehicles, robots and drones will generate Zettabytes of digital information. 6G will be dealing with […]

The energy sector is the source of around three-quarters of greenhouse gas emissions today and holds the key to averting the worst effects of climate change, perhaps the greatest challenge humankind has faced. […]

There were 10 million electric cars on the world’s roads at the end of 2020, following a decade of rapid growth. Electric car registrations increased by 41% in 2020, despite the pandemic-related worldwide […]

Horizon Europe, the ninth European Research and Innovation Framework programme (2021-2027), is one of the key instruments of the Union to steer and accelerate Europe’s recovery, preparedness and resilience. In the context of […]

The European Green Deal is a plan to decarbonise the EU economy by 2050, revolutionise the EU’s energy system, profoundly transform the economy and inspire efforts to combat climate change. But the plan […]

Europe faces a choice. The recovery from the coronavirus pandemic provides a unique opportunity for transformation – the innovative retooling needed to thrive in the new, more digital world created by the pandemic, […]

Across the globe, cities account for nearly two-thirds of the CO2 emissions that are causing our planet’s looming climate crisis. Skyscrapers, shopping malls, SUVs, air conditioners – throughout the globe, homes, buildings, and […]

COVID-19 swept across the globe in a matter of months, jeopardizing lives, upending businesses, and setting off a worldwide economic slump. Consumers are intensely focused on health and have altered many long-standing habits […]

The European Commission pledges to replace the course of ‘incremental change’ followed until now with a fundamental transformation. This translates into three approaches applied to all modes of transport. First, to reduce the […]

The Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) programme has been providing EU funding for trans-European networks since 2014. Along with projects in the transport and energy sectors, CEF has provided funding in the digital sector […]

This Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SRIA) for the railway sector in Europe sets out how a new programme of technical and operational innovation can transform the railways’ contribution to mobility in Europe, […]

5G is here and happening. This year will go down in history as one which saw widespread global disruption, caused by a pandemic that has shaken every economy and significantly impacted everyday life. […]

The smart community offers considerable opportunity not only for citizens to have an improved living environment in which they can benefit from effective services, but also for them to influence matters affecting their […]

Global investment in renewable energy made significant progress between 2013 and 2018, with a cumulative USD 1.8 trillion invested. The decrease in installation costs, resulting from improvements in technology and the adaptation of […]

In sharp contrast to all other fuels, renewables used for generating electricity will grow by almost 7% in 2020. Global energy demand is set to decline 5% – but long-term contracts, priority access […]

We are at a pivotal moment for the future of Wi-Fi, a major driver of economic growth and societal development. As Wi-Fi has limited access to suitable mid-band spectrum, there is an urgent […]

This paper examines arguments, observations, experiences and reflections from relevant events and documents that underline IoT and edge consumer, business, industrial sector-specific perspectives based on a review of technology trends. It also recognises […]

The climate crisis remains the defining challenge of our time. The past five years were the warmest on record. Global average temperature increased by 1.1°C above preindustrial levels by 2019. The impacts of […]

The energy sector is one of the pillars of growth, competitiveness and development for modern economies. To keep up with the ongoing transformation of the energy sector in Europe, we need data that […]

The objective of the project is to support the development of green recovery plans by providing a list of ‘shovel-ready’ investment opportunities. EY teams in all 27 EU Member States identified projects that […]

The objective of this report is to explore innovative financing instruments and approaches for catalyzing private sector financing to fill the climate-smart investment gap in cities. The report reviews the existing literature, highlights […]

The European Green Deal puts the EU on a path to climate neutrality by 2050, through the deep decarbonisation of all sectors of the economy, and higher greenhouse gas emission reductions for 2030. […]

The annual European Innovation Scoreboard (EIS) provides a comparative assessment of the Research & Innovation performance of EU Member States and selected third countries, and the relative strengths and weaknesses of their research […]

Sony has developed a blockchain platform with a MaaS (Mobility as a Service) approach, which aims to integrate different means of transport -trains, buses, taxis, shared vehicles or rental bicycles- to provide users […]

The pace of technology-driven innovation with new mobility options, including micro-mobility solutions and shared transport services, has been incredible. The widespread user adoption confirms that traditional public transport, such as fixed-schedule bus routes, […]

Changing narratives surrounding the climate and environmental crisis have shaped the degree of ambition in the approach of EU policy-makers towards the sustainability transition and sustainable finance. This paper presents the evolution of […]

5G network technology gives telecommunications operators the ability to deliver many new applications and services in dynamic ways. Low-latency connectivity, ultra-high broadband speeds, and mobile edge computing capabilities will create myriad innovative business […]

I) Sustainable Urban Mobility is one of the main challenges facing cities in the EU and a matter of concern for many EU citizens. There are strong links between more sustainable urban mobility […]

On 4th and 5th December 2019, ERTRAC (European Road Transport Advisory Council), EGVIA (European Green Vehicles Initiative Association) and the European Commission, represented by DG RTD, DG MOVE and the Executive agency INEA, […]

In order to address current socio-economic challenges within an ever-changing complex and competitive environment, the transport sector requires new technological developments. This will be achieved through Research and Innovation (R&I), which allows new […]

This Communication sets out a European Green Deal for the European Union (EU) and its citizens. It resets the Commission’s commitment to tackling climate and environmental-related challenges that is this generation’s defining task. […]

This report is the fifth in a series of annual studies that assess the level of open data maturity in the EU28 Member States plus the European Free Trade Association countries (or “EFTA”: […]

The report delivers an insightful portfolio analysis of the ICT4Water cluster, a community of Horizon 2020 and LIFE projects scoping at the digital transition of the water sector. The most impactful outcome of […]

The Circularity Gap is not closing. In the 12 months since the first Circularity Gap Report, the upward trend in resource extraction and GreenHouse Gas (GHG) emissions has continued. All the key indicators […]

The 10 projects are divided into four separate thematic areas as follows: Integrated planning – CREATE. Car-independent lifestyles – EMPOWER, FLOW and TRACE. Collective passenger transport – CIPTEC and ELIPTIC. Urban freight logistics […]

Sustainable Mobility for All (SuM4All) is an umbrella platform that brings together 55 public and private organisations and companies with a shared ambition to transform the future of mobility. Its unique value lies […]

Intellectual property (IP) is a powerful tool to drive innovation, growth, competitiveness and job creation in Europe. IP helps European businesses thrive and unlock new sources of revenue. IP rights that are adequately […]

(excerpt from the document preamble) This Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and prosperity. It also seeks to strengthen universal peace in larger freedom. We recognize that eradicating poverty in […]

The Paris Agreement builds upon the Convention and for the first time brings all nations into a common cause to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change and adapt to its effects, with enhanced support […]

The world is becoming urban. Humans have known for millennia that settling in clusters makes life easier and more productive. More recently, industrialisation has given cities a key role in human development, allowing […]

The Sustainable Development Report 2019 presents an updated SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Index and Dashboards with a refined assessment of countries’ distance to SDG targets. The report has been successfully audited for the […]

The climate crisis, environmental disasters, a lack of competitiveness, falling behind in the digital race… The EU faces multiple challenges that it will need to address if it is to ensure long-term sustainable […]

The objective of this Handbook is to provide information on how to generate state-of-the-art estimates for all main external costs of transport. This information is provided at three levels: — Methodological level: what are […]

This 2019 edition updates IRENA’s analysis of key countries and regions and it presents a deepened perspective on electrification with renewable energy – the key enabling solution of the energy transition. The report […]

London has always been a leader in transport innovation. But with a fast-growing population and economy, the capital now faces a number of road-related transport challenges: • Congestion has been growing in London, […]

Innovating cities: a global challenge Currently, 75% of Europeans live in cities. This is projected to increase to 85% by 2050, resulting in over 36 million new urban citizens. Cities are major contributors […]

Transport is a fundamental sector for and of the economy. Transport services embrace  a complex network of around 1.2 million private and public companies in the EU, employing around 11 million people and […]

The Future of mobility: Urban Strategy outlines the UK government’s approach to maximising the benefits from transport innovation in cities and towns. It sets out the principles that will guide government’s response to […]

The title of this Roundtable reflects widespread concerns that too much emphasis may be given to the importance of speed in determining travellers’ choices, and in judging the value for money of public […]

Unpaid road tolls could soon be history, as the EU is setting up a new information-sharing system to enable member states’ national authorities to access each other’s national vehicle registration data in order […]

The EPOMM (European Platform on Mobility Management) Strategy book provides an overview of the best strategy practices on mobility management from the Member States of EPOMM. This publication is meant to serve as […]

NACE Rev. 2 reflects the technological developments and structural changes of the economy, enabling the modernisation of the Community statistics and contributing, through more comparable and relevant data, to better economic governance at […]

The world is on the cusp of a transport revolution. Technology is transforming the industry, and the pace of innovation is accelerating. It will affect us all. It will not only change the way we […]

A recently-released special report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change underscores the urgency of reducing emissions significantly and rapidly to achieve the 1.5 Degree Celsius scenario (1.5DS) called for in the Paris Agreement, […]

At the end of 2018 the UK Parliament’s House of Commons Transport Committee published the report on its inquiry into Mobility as a Service (MaaS). It considers findings and conclusions concerning MaaS in practice and […]

The once remote-seeming dangers of climate change are today a reality – also in Europe. As the world struggles to limit global warming, what are the major trends reshaping global and European energy […]

Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is the use of a digital interface to source and manage the provision of transport-related services which meet peoples mobility requirements. The implementation of a MaaS-based transport system […]

The study investigates the potential impacts on the EU-27 of a no-deal scenario in the Brexit process, focusing on the transport, postal and tourism sectors. The study analyses both the economic policy and legislative dimension, detailing […]

What strategy to adopt in R&I in order to speed up and foster mitigation policies in the EU that respond to the goals of the Paris Agreement, while growing the competitiveness of the EU economy? […]

The telecom industry as well as many other industries are looking with great anticipation at what 5G might bring. In this edition of the Ericsson Mobility Report, we continue to broaden our perspective and deepen […]

Analysis report: responses to the call for feedback on “Mission-oriented Research and Innovation in the European Union” by Mariana Mazzucato. You can read it here.

Through the Transport and Environment Reporting Mechanism (TERM) report, the EEA (European Environment Agency) has been monitoring progress in integrating environmental objectives in transport since 2000. The TERM report provides information to the […]

The Raw Materials Scoreboard is an initiative of the EIP (European Innovation Partnership) on raw materials. It presents relevant and reliable monitoring information that informs government, industry, and other stakeholders in line with […]

A short publication marking 25 years since the establishment of the ETSC – European Transport Safety Council.

The main focus of this report issued by thee PIARC/WorldRoadAssociation is on tunnels already in us. However, as the options available for the operation of a tunnel are closely linked to the design and […]

The Electric Energy sector is undergoing a major transformation. The established model, of traditional thermal power plants providing most of the ‘firm’ power to match variable levels of demand, is being challenged by […]

The expansion of the Electric Vehicle (EV) market globally and in the EU will increase exponentially the demand for cobalt in the next decade. Cobalt supply has issues of concentration and risk of […]

Digitalisation and the rise of the platform economy are rapidly changing the way in which firms do business. A strong business ecosystem is necessary to manage this change. This year’s SME Competitiveness Outlook […]

Transport research encompasses a wide variety of topics in areas ranging from transportation science and technology, impact assessment of transport on environment and health, to the transport policy. The overall aim today is to improve transport infrastructure, […]

The 2017 release of the Bluetooth® mesh specifications have paved the way for the emergence of connected lighting as the key use case in building automation. One of the driving forces behind the momentum in connected […]

The EIB Circular Economy Guide aims to promote a common understanding of circular economy, and raise awareness about and promote circular solutions. The Guide provides information about EIB’s lending and advisory activities in […]

Energy efficiency can bring significant economic, social and environmental benefits. But while energy efficiency is improving around the world, its positive impact on global energy use is overwhelmed by rising economic activity across […]

Statistical information is an important tool for understanding and quantifying the impact of political decisions in a specific territory or region. The Eurostat Regional Yearbook 2018 gives a detailed picture relating to a […]

The European Commission’s Strategic Transport Research and Innovation Agenda (STRIA) defines Cooperative, Connected and Automated Transport (CAT) as a key research area. TRIMIS supports STRIA by monitoring the status of transport research across […]

Mobility is at a cross-roads. There have been many significant steps forward over the last century in road transport. But mobility is now crossing a new – digital – frontier with increasing automation and connectivity […]

Renewable energy needs to be scaled up at least six times faster for the world to meet the decarbonisation and climate mitigation goals set out in the Paris Agreement, says Global Energy Transformation: […]

Transport is a fundamental sector for and of the economy. It embraces a complex network of around 1.2 million private and public companies in the EU, employing around 10.5 million people and providing goods and […]

The Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) presents the approach adopted by ERTRAC to tackle the societal challenges of Road Transport. This strategy is implemented by roadmaps detailing the research and innovation needs of key […]