This information note is part of the European Commission's Agenda for Change, in which sustainable agriculture is a priority. It begins with an executive summary (Chapter 2), followed by a discussion of the importance of smallholder access to agricultural markets in Chapter 3. Chapters 4 to 7...

This study examined best practice examples of social partner involvement in greening the economy in different Member States. It analysed the role of the trade unions and employers’ associations as well as employees, their direct representatives and company management in selected projects at...

Sustainable energy is fundamental to social and economic development and to power sustainable growth. It is needed to improve livelihoods in developing countries, ensuring access to clean water, cooking, education and healthcare for their people. Energy poverty is also among the root causes of...

This behavioural study examined consumer choices in relation to food sustainability, and was carried out at the Milan Expo 2015 among EXPO visitors, by CentERdata, GFK, and Ecorys. This project examined two aspects related to consumer sustainability: consumer use of sustainability information...

The Evaluation Unit of the European Commission (EC’s) Directorate-General for International Cooperation and Development (DG DEVCO) commissioned PEM to conduct an independent evaluation of the European Union’s cooperation with sustainable energy (2011-2016). The purpose of this Report is to...