Nature and biodiversity - Publications

Good media coverage has been found to motivate citizens to report species observations, which can help efforts to track invasive species in Europe.

The invasive and widespread blue crab species has a broad highly adaptable diet and responds well to changes in environmental conditions. It may serve as a useful indicator species in ecosystem management and for high levels of nitrogen pollution in European estuaries.

Marine invasive alien species are spreading in the Mediterranean Sea. The consumption of the invasive species lionfish and Atlantic blue crab could mitigate their ecological impacts. Results of this survey in Sustainability suggest Greek consumers show a positive attitude towards eating these specie

Invasive ants are among the alien species causing the greatest ecological, economic and health damage. This study, published in Biological Conservation, shows how policymakers can arrive at a framework of realistic action plans to manage this threat.

Artificial surfaces related to urban sprawl are a major driver of exotic plant invasions in Rome, this study from the Journal of Environmental Management shows, However, science-based green infrastructure could help stop the invasion process.

The EU Fit for 55 Package and the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030, have underscored the role that the agriculture and forestry sectors will have in tackling climate change, protecting the environment and preserving or restoring biodiversity.

The CAP 2023-27 follows a performance- and results-based approach built around ten objectives, which frame the EU countries’ CAP Strategic Plans. These combine targeted interventions addressing specific needs and delivering on EU-level objectives.

Optimising the flow of information about agriculture and rural policy within the EU is what the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Network is all about.

National Networks have a key role in steering and driving forward the Common Agricultural Policy. They engage stakeholders, promote their capacity, and inform the public and potential beneficiaries about the CAP and its funding opportunities.