Panel for the Future of Science and Technology (STOA)

📢 Register now to participate in this full-day STOA-ERC conference on Wednesday 12 November 2025 at the European Parliament!   As part of the 2025 MEP-Scientist Pairing Scheme organised by STOA with the European Research Council (ERC), this conference will bring together experts to explore the critical role of research in shaping policies that can tackle climate change and social inequality, while promoting Europe's sustainability and competitiveness.    📅 Wednesday 12 November, 10:30-16:30 CET 📍 European Parliament, Brussels - Info Hub ✍️ Registration and programme: https://lnkd.in/eUc_NkvD  #ScienceForPolicy #EUInnovation #EUResearch #ClimateAction

Did you know that plants can inspire technological innovation to combat climate change? 🌱 By combining technology with nature-based approaches, we may unlock new solutions to tackle the global climate crisis 🌍   🤖 Biohybrid robots, for example, could help disperse seeds and contribute to forest restoration, which is crucial for climate adaptation, greenhouse gas removal, and biodiversity conservation.   📰 Discover how robotics and next-generation technologies can learn from plants to drive sustainable innovation and pave the way for a greener future, with Dr. Isabella Fiorello and Dr. Monica Mir Llorente 👉 https://wp.me/panTdn-4lO

⏰ Join STOA on Tuesday 30 September 2025 to address the challenges of Long COVID in the EU!   Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a multidisciplinary workshop that aims to bridge the gap between research and patients’ realities to foster new strategies for Long COVID.    📅 Tuesday 30 September 2025, 14:00-16:00 CEST 📍 EP Brussels - SPAAK 7C50 ✍️ Registration and programme: https://europa.eu/!RKCwR4   Opening and closing remarks by MEP & STOA member Laura Ballarín Cereza.  #LongCOVID #PublicHealth #EUInnovation #EUHealth #EUResearch

📆 The STOA Panel is back in the office and will reconvene next week, Thursday 11 September at 09:30 CEST, for its first meeting after the summer!   Join STOA for the presentation of its upcoming study on the expected impact of automated vehicles in the EU, which will explore:   ▶ technological advances (AI, 5G, EVs); ▶ evolving regulations (incl. General Vehicle Safety Regulation); ▶ the interplay with environmental and economic policies; ▶ the need for coordinated policy and industry action.   The study will also highlight the risks associated with deploying automated vehicles, such as job displacement and privacy, and the opportunities for sustainable mobility 🚗   📺 Follow the discussion LIVE on Thursday, 11 September at 09:30 CEST: https://europa.eu/!8nBVDb

🍂💼 As we step back into our offices after the summer break, STOA is looking forward to an autumn busy with insightful presentations, events and scientific foresight studies!   📊 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐠 ◾ 11 September: Automated vehicles in the EU - social, economic, and environmental impact (pre-study presentation) ◾ 23 October: The potential roles of e-fuels in contributing to achieving EU climate neutrality by 2050 - a systemic assessment ◾ 27 November: Indicators to assess the effectiveness of widening measures in the Horizon programmes 📝 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 ◾ 30 September: Long Covid - current realities, future directions ◾ 4 November: Exploring the impact of emerging technologies on the music industry ◾ November (date tbc): Gender equality in R&I   👥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 ◾ 12 November: MEP-Scientist Pairing Scheme 2025 and conference on ‘Shaping a sustainable and competitive Europe’ with the European Research Council (ERC)   📅 Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates👉 https://europa.eu/!KPFDh8

🌳 Only 3% of European forests are naturally regenerated and ‘untouched’. Yet, they are critical for biodiversity, climate resilience, and cultural heritage.   How can we reconcile forest restoration with the needs of local economies? Can inclusive policies bridge the gap between conservation and sustainable forest use? 🪵🌿   🔎 Discover how rewilding efforts and EU initiatives to restore primary forests in Europe could effectively reverse biodiversity loss, enhance carbon storage, and revive human connection to nature 👉 https://europa.eu/!w7r9Np

🚀 The EU recently launched its Space Act to harmonise the legal framework for space activities across the EU. It aims to ensure safety, resilience and sustainability, while boosting the competitiveness of the European space sector.   But what actions can we take to safeguard the future of space? How can we use its resources fairly and sustainably? 🛰️   📰 Read our latest ESMH interview with experts Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund, President of the Committee on Space Research - COSPAR, and Dr. Michael Hennessy Picard 👉 https://wp.me/panTdn-4jY   🔎 Discover also how European media covered the issue of space debris over the years and which news stories made the headlines: https://lnkd.in/en_uEn54

The European Media Freedom Act, which safeguards media freedom and pluralism across the EU, enters into force today 📰🇪🇺   STOA recently published a study on the feasibility of establishing a ‘European News Streaming Platform’: a multilingual news hub translated by AI-powered technologies to break down language barriers.   Such a news streaming platform would: ▶ ensure equitable access to high-quality news in the EU; ▶ guarantee that all EU citizens can engage with trusted news in their own language; ▶ boost media pluralism and combat disinformation.   🔎 Discover how a ‘European News Streaming Platform’ could become a cornerstone of a more informed, inclusive, and resilient European information ecosystem 👉 https://europa.eu/!fmjdWr

Human, animal, and environmental health are interconnected 🙍♂️🐻🌿 Recognising this interdependence by adopting a ‘One Health’ approach to policy is crucial to tackle some of Europe’s most pressing challenges - including public health threats, biodiversity loss, and climate change.   But fragmented policies, data silos, and lack of cross-sector collaboration remain major obstacles according to the Scientific Advice Mechanism🚩   📰 Read our interviews with Professors Jakob Zinsstag and Nicole Grobert MAE FIMMM FRSC FYAE on paving the way for ‘One Health governance’ in the EU through integrated policies, citizen engagement, and investment in interdisciplinary research and education 👉https://lnkd.in/dGwDXtxd