Climate change is a major issue that is already producing numerous impacts on society and the environment in Europe today. And most of the risks are expected to increase in the future due to climate

Different waves, different storiesDifferent regions of Europe have been affected by the pandemic at different times and to different degrees. During the first three waves of the pandemic, a spatial shift

While diverse administrative, economic and political events throughout history have had an influence on the movement of people around the world, none of them had a bigger impact on the number of people

Large lake regions are often shared by several municipalities and regions, sometimes even between countries. This fragmentation around large lakes is both a challenge and an opportunity: a challenge because

Malta and Crete*, are in part characterised by their insular nature. Insularity in the context of islands can be defined as disconnection from the mainland. it can also be defined through the common

Ports bring both positive and negative impacts to the regions and communities in which they are located. On one hand (industrial) eco-clusters within ports can significantly contribute to the regional

Increasing Europe’s competitiveness through innovation stimulates the creation of new jobs. In this context, a more skilled workforce capable of contributing and adjusting to technological

How is 4.0 digital transformation affects labour markets? According to the ESPON T4 project, the impact is present and complex. First, in manufacturing-related transformations, displacement of jobs

Whilst rural depopulation has long been recognised as a core challenge for many EU Member States, few policy options are specifically focused on this issue. Research undertaken by the ESCAPE research team

European border regions provide specific opportunities for business development through cross-border exchange and mobility of customers, employees, services and goods. This includes the exchange of capabilities,