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Great news for a COST Action network looking at marine animal forests, one of the most extensive habitats on the planet. The United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development has officially endorsed the COST Action Marine Animal Forest of the World (MAF WORLD) as a UN Ocean Decade Action.   In 2017, the United…

The increase of global connectivity and trade networks is having a tremendous impact on natural cycles and biodiversity. One of these consequences is the introduction of some plant and animal species to new territories by human activities, distinct from their native habitats. This relocation can create significant problems. Although these “non-native “or “alien species” (AS)…

Science communication aims to convey scientific information to various audiences in an accessible and understandable manner. It involves translating complex scientific concepts, research findings, and theories into language and formats that can be easily understood by non-experts, such as the general public, policymakers, media professionals, and young people among others. Additionally, the competitive nature of…

New paper reveals research gaps for next-generation conservation technologies to reduce biodiversity loss A new study provides a practical guide for decision-makers and practitioners on the emerging new tools for protecting biodiversity, and the remaining research gaps. November 11, 2021 – More investment and support for research into emerging genomic tools for conservation is needed…

STRATAGEM COST Action continues in the context of PANDORA Achieving a good efficacy of chemotherapy is one of the major challenges still unresolved in oncological patients. The main limitation to the efficacy of chemotherapy is the multidrug resistant (MDR) phenotype, a multiple cross-resistance towards different anticancer drugs. MDR solid tumours represent a serious clinical problem.…

Introducing COST Action UB3Guard for the International Day of Forests Over 70% of the EU population live in cities, towns and suburban areas and the proportion is predicted to exceed 80% by 2050. We live in urban area because of jobs, education, facilities, social and cultural life but there are also downsides. The European Commission has…

Take a ride towards COP15 with G-BiKE Blogs are written by COST Actions G-BiKE is an interdisciplinary network of researchers and practitioners from Europe and beyond, with more than 120 participants from 42 countries currently involved. G-BiKE aims to ensure the framework for assessing, monitoring, and managing genetic diversity to maintain resilience and related adaptive…

On the occasion of the COST and Joint Research Centre (JRC) seminar held last June, Prof. Dolores Gavier-Widén, former Action Chair of COST Action “Understanding and combating African Swine Fever in Europe (ASF-STOP)”, explains how policy impact was achieved by her Action.

Blogs are written by COST Actions Women on the Move is a transdisciplinary network of European researchers who focus on historic and contemporary female labour mobility spanning six centuries to the present. The objective is to show the presence and economic contribution of female migrants in European history by revealing women as active migrants and builders of Europe…