Directions podcast we explore the challenges facing our economic and social systems and dive into new perspectives that put people, the planet, and dignity back at the centre

Directions: Navigating Beyond-GDP Futures | Podcast

Directions is a podcast series for people wanting to know more, but also for policy makers in search for new evidence-rooted policy recommendations to reinforce agendas towards sustainable human development. In this podcast series, we explore the challenges facing our economic and social systems and dive into new perspectives that...

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SPES Explorer European Pressing Issues Dashboard

The SPES Explorer – European Pressing Issues Dashboard is a web-based interactive application that visualises how citizens across European countries have perceived their most pressing national problems over time. It combines country-level maps with time-series charts and offers optional breakdowns by age group and gender. Users can explore, compare, and...

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Bridging the Feasibility Gap in Energy Transitions: Policy Insights from MultiCountry Stakeholder Consultations

Bridging the Feasibility Gap in Energy Transitions: Policy Insights from MultiCountry Stakeholder Consultations

Scenarios are a fundamental tool in planning sustainability and energy transitions. They help policymakers  explore future possibilities and define roadmaps for reducing emissions and achieving long-term goals. However, most current energy transitions scenarios are developed through integrated assessment models that focus primarily on technical, economic, and environmental variables. While these...

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Reducing Climate Risks through Just Transition Policies

Reducing Climate Risks through Just Transition Policies

The transition towards climate neutrality represents a profound societal transformation that affects different segments of society in unequal ways and imply the adoption of just transition policies. While the urgency of achieving net zero emissions is clear, the pathway to decarbonisation produces varied impacts across regions, communities, and social groups....

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