By 2050, the EU could cut agricultural residual emissions by up to 59% compared to 2023 levels 📉 Shifting away from animal protein and adopting mitigation technologies are key to achieving the most ambitious reductions 🔑 Find out more in this report commissioned by @eeb.org ⤵️

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🚜 What are the regenerative and conservation agricultural practices? How do they help chart a trail for healthy soils and farms? Join this webinar on 12 February for more insights ⤵️

From vision to impact: celebrating 50 years of IEEP 🎉 To mark this fantastic milestone, we are gathering contributions from friends, colleagues, and supporters. In this blog, Nigel Haigh and @antoine-oger.bsky.social discuss the origins of IEEP and reflect on the challenges ahead 👇

IEEP turns 50🎉 Join our #Think2030 conference on 21 April for a full day of policy insights and recommendations on the key environmental priorities of the Cyprus Presidency. More exciting updates coming soon ⬇️ #50years#50yearsofIEEP

📢 Applications are OPEN for the 2026–27 Policy Mentoring Scheme organised in collaboration with @egu.eu Deadline: 13 Feb 2026 - Apply now 👇

🚀 Our series of case studies on #LowEmissionZones in EU cities is now complete! We've examined LEZ implementation in Stockholm, Milan, Brussels, Sofia, and Warsaw for @cleanairfund.bsky.social#LowEmissionZones Read more 👇 #airquality #cities

The transition to #SustainableFarming is no longer optional, it is urgently needed ⚠️ but public funding alone cannot deliver the change that is needed. How can the EIB step up? Click the link to read our analysis 🔗

With Thailand relaunching negotiations for a #FreeTradeAgreement, #AnimalWelfare must be part of the conversation 🐔 Read our latest report on animal protection in Thailand to find out why 👇

🎉 #Think2030 is back in an even more special setting as we celebrate our 50th anniversary! Join us on 21 April to discuss: 🔹Environmental ambition and competitiveness 🔹Resilience and strategic autonomy 🔹Environmental policy in a changing global order 🔹#JustTransition

Justice and inclusion are essential for a green transition, yet vulnerable groups are often left out of the process. Our analysis of the #SHAREDGREENDEAL experiments shows how local communities and inclusive approaches can turn small-scale initiatives into real impact ♻️ Find out more 👇

Are you a researcher wanting to connect with Europe's policy community in Brussels? The IEEP–EGU Policy Mentoring Scheme (Aug 2026–Aug 2027) is now open! Apply by 13 Feb 2026⤵️

Agriculture remains one of the EU's hard-to-abate sectors, yet its transformation is essential to achieving #ClimateNeutrality by 2050 🌾 Our new report by @krysy.bsky.social#ClimateNeutralityexamines the potential for emission reductions in EU #agriculture and which choices make the biggest difference 🌱

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As part of the #Trails4Soil project, we will support the adoption of effective farming practices across Europe and support the transformation of European agriculture towards more resilient, sustainable, and climate-smart farming. Find out on 12 February by participating in the webinar 👇

By 2050, the EU could cut agricultural residual emissions by up to 59% compared to 2023 levels 📉 Shifting away from animal protein and adopting mitigation technologies are key to achieving the most ambitious reductions 🔑 Find out more in this report commissioned by @eeb.org ⤵️

🌧️ Rain gardens, living walls, green roofs, constructed wetlands, and river restoration pilots are already being used across Europe to support water treatment and management. Read the #NetworkNature brief to find out more about these #NatureBasedSolutions ⬇️

The Soil Monitoring Law obliges EU member states to: 🔹 Monitor soil health 🔹 Define sustainable soil management 🔹 Address soil degradation To help deliver on these commitments, three Horizon Europe projects are producing essential knowledge and tools. Read our blog to learn how 🌱

🇪🇺 negotiation of #FTA with 🇮🇳 signals a strategic move to forge stronger bonds with Indo-Pacific nations, aiming to diversify trade and investment landscapes worldwide Dive deeper into the sustainability challenges and recommendations in our briefing 👇

🌱 How can regenerative and conservation Agriculture chart a trail for healthy soils and farms? Find out on 12 February during the first #Trails4Soil webinar 👇

Our study for @GreensEFA with @intsustainlaw @e3g @FairTradeFTAO @VeblenInstitute sets policy recommendations for the next @EU_Commission towards a fair and sustainable EU-Mercosur partnership 👇 #FreeTradeAgreement #Mercosur #GreenTrade

At #Think2030 decision-makers, businesses, policy experts and civil society leaders tackled the environmental issues at the top of the EU political agenda 👆 Check out these #Science4Policy briefs outlining science-backed solutions for advancing Europe's #GreenTransition.

Are you a researcher seeking to broaden policy experience in Brussels? The IEEP–EGU Policy Mentoring Scheme (Aug 2026–Aug 2027) is now open! Apply by 13 February 2026 ⤵️

Justice and inclusion are essential for a green transition, yet vulnerable groups are often left out of the process. Our analysis of the #SHAREDGREENDEAL experiments shows how local communities and inclusive approaches can turn small-scale initiatives into real impact ♻️ Find out more 👇

With rising tensions, fragmented leadership, and an all but depleted carbon budget, where does the EU stand? Host @krysy.bsky.social in conversation with @jensmattiasclausen.bsky.social @zofiawetmanska.bsky.social & @antoine-oger.bsky.social unpack #COP30 outcomes in our latest podcast 🎙️

🔁 Almost 75% of EU imports from Thailand are manufactured goods such as machinery and transport equipment, while imports of agri-food products represent 11%. Our briefing assesses trade-related sustainability challenges in Thailand relevant to the #FreeTradeAgreement with the EU ⬇️

🔭 #Biodiversity monitoring in agricultural landscapes has advanced significantly. What are the latest developments, advantages, and limitations? Read more in our report ⬇️

🆕 opportunity to work alongside our team and with Europe's policy community 🙌 Our new call for our Policy Mentorship scheme in collaboration with @egu.eu is open! Apply by 13 February 👇

The EU is preparing major revisions of its #AnimalWelfare legislation – this is a pivotal opportunity to align trade with stronger animal welfare, sustainability, and biodiversity protection 🐾 Read our latest report where we explore the different options 👇

Four major #CAP payment schemes are missing the mark 🎯 A new IEEP report lays out two pathways for reforming #CommonAgriculturalPolicy payments 🔀 1️⃣ Remove and reinvest 2️⃣ Redesign Read more 👇

📦 We have moved IEEP has relocated to a new office within Norrsken House Brussels, joining a community of organisations dedicated to advancing a sustainable future. Find us at our new address — and stay tuned for more exciting news ahead 😉 72 Rue du Commerce 1040 Bruxelles

🎙️In our latest podcast, host @krysy.bsky.social joins colleagues from our #ThinkSustainableEurope network @jensmattiasclausen.bsky.social, @zofiawetmanska.bsky.social and @antoine-oger.bsky.social#ThinkSustainableEuropeto discuss the key developments.

The new EU Soil Monitoring Law sets a framework to ensure healthy #soils across Europe by 2050 in line with the EU's #ZeroPollution goals 🌱 Read our blog to learn how three Horizon Europe projects are generating tools, data, and governance models to support implementation.

Be our next mentee to work alongside our team and with Europe's policy community 🙌 Our new call for our Policy Mentorship scheme in collaboration with @egu.eu is open! Apply by 13 February 👇

🌱 Protein diversification can address key EU priorities, such as #ClimateTargets, environmental concerns, planetary resources, health, and #AnimalWelfare. However, their socio-economic impacts on farmers remain largely under-investigated. Find out more 👇

How can the EU maintain its climate leadership while improving its security, competitiveness and prosperity❓ We gathered policymakers, experts, industries and civil society at #Think2030 to unpack this question. Read what they had to say 👇

From #FossilFuel transitions to infrastructure shortcomings and delivery gaps, #COP30 exposed several critical blind spots ⚠️ Which issues require urgent attention if we are to keep 1.5°C within reach? Listen to our podcast for the full discussion ⬇️

An EU-Thailand #FreeTradeAgreement is back on the table. If designed well an FTA could: 🤝 Foster cooperation 🌱 Strengthen environmental outcomes 🐄 Build resilient food systems 🌍 Support sustainable trade Read our latest report to learn how:

Our 🆕 call for the 𝐈𝐄𝐄𝐏-𝐄𝐆𝐔 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 is open! In collaboration with @egu.eu we are offering a 12-month hybrid mentoring scheme for early- and mid-career professionals, 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 24 𝑨𝒖𝒈𝒖𝒔𝒕 2026 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝒕𝒐 27 𝑨𝒖𝒈𝒖𝒔𝒕 2027 👇

🔎 How can the EU align its #Bioeconomy strategy with #CarbonNeutrality goals? As demand for biomass to replace fossil fuels grows, the EU must promote cross-sectoral policy integration to address rising pressures on land and sustain low-emission food production systems 🌱🌍 More 👇

🐘 Thailand is among the most climate-vulnerable nations in the world. Our briefing assesses trade-related sustainability challenges in Thailand relevant to the #FreeTradeAgreement with the EU and proposes recommendations ⤵️

As part of a study for @cleanairfund.bsky.social we examined the implementation of LEZ across five EU cities: Stockholm, Milan, Brussels, Sofia and Warsaw. Our study reveals 7 key strategies for successful LEZ implementation. Read more 👇 #Airquality

The Soil Monitoring Law obliges EU member states to: 🔹 Monitor soil health 🔹 Define sustainable soil management 🔹 Address soil degradation To help deliver on these commitments, three Horizon Europe projects are producing essential knowledge and tools. Read our blog to learn how 🌱

From agriculture beyond 2030 and the Clean Industrial Deal to financing the green transition and energy reform ♻️ These topics were front and centre at the #Think2030 #Science4Policy sessions where decision-makers, experts & civil society came together to deliver solutions for the decade ahead 🚀

As EU policymakers chart the course to #ClimateNeutrality, understanding residual agricultural emissions is crucial. Our report for @eeb.org#ClimateNeutralityexplores what drives these emissions and what it will take to minimise them. Find out more 👇

#COP30 was billed the "COP of truth" 🔍 but did it deliver? Our latest podcast brings together voices from @concito.bsky.social @ireform.bsky.social#COP30and IEEP to break down what really happened in #Belém and what it means for the EU. 🎧 Listen on YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud and Apple Podcasts

The transition to #SustainableFarming is no longer optional, it is urgently needed ⚠️ but public funding alone cannot deliver the change that is needed. How can the EIB step up? Click the link to read our analysis 🔗

Integrated approaches lead to better climate outcomes. The #SHAREDGREENDEAL experiments reveal how bridging energy, mobility, food, and biodiversity policies locally can create systemic impact, but only when communities are supported and connected 🤝

🌱 Protein diversification can address key EU priorities, such as #ClimateTargets, environmental concerns, planetary resources, health, and #AnimalWelfare. However, their socio-economic impacts on farmers remain largely under-investigated. Find out more 👇

#Think2030 Dialogue Denmark focused on some of the most crucial debates around environmental policy, including agriculture🌾 energy🔋 competitiveness📈 and financing💶 The resulting briefs deliver recommendations for decision-makers preparing the next wave of EU climate policies 🌱