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RSSThe 7th National Report to the CBD on progress on the implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework.
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent, bioaccumulative chemicals widely used in industry and consumer products, and now detected across environmental media and human populations. This study assesses the societal costs of PFAS pollution in the European Economic Area (EEA).
Microplastics threaten marine ecosystems, both in the water column and settled in sediment. This study suggests new ways to include these impacts in product life-cycle assessments, accounting for particle type, size, and shape, and applies the approach in a textile production case study.
Microplastics threaten marine ecosystems. This study assessed the bacterial communities attached to microplastic pollution around the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It finds that marine bacteria can efficiently degrade and use microplastics for energy – relevant for plastic waste management.
The new Bioeconomy Strategy is charting a way forward to build a clean, competitive and resilient European economy.
Nature-based solutions are effective at mitigating flooding, but methods of assessing their efficacy are limited, particularly when accounting for future climate scenarios. This study presents a model to better quantify the effectiveness of flood mitigations and help policy decision-making.
Marine biofouling, the colonisation of hard surfaces by marine organisms, can be costly and hazardous for maritime industries. This study analyses the evolution of legislation designed to deal with the issue, identifying gaps and challenges for implementing future regulatory frameworks.
Predictive tools are needed to help coastal communities prepare for storm impacts. This study presents a system designed to provide three days warning of coastal flooding, tested at three beaches in Barcelona. The method is adaptable and effective at helping decision-makers prepare for flood events.
Biosphere Reserves help people connect with nature, but the benefits are not always accessible for people with disabilities. This study reviews accessibility measures in 167 biosphere reserves, finding 58% to consider accessibility with at least one measure, and highlights potential ways to improve.
Shipping spreads non-indigenous and invasive species. To manage two introduced invasive crab species in Swedish waters, researchers trialled methods of population control versus prevention.