Commentaries
EU’s New Arctic Strategy: A Resolute Rendez-vous with Reality
The EU is part of the Arctic, and the Arctic is part of the EU – a reality already recognised in its 2021 Arctic Policy. This is not a dogmatic […]
Energy and climate
Publications
External publications
The European Green Deal: Weakened, But More Necessary Than Ever
The European Green Deal was launched in December 2019, touted by new President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen as the EU’s “man on the moon moment” for […]
Commentaries
The European Ocean Pact: Laying the Groundwork for an “Ocean Union”?
The European Ocean Pact, adopted by the European Commission in June 2025 and presented at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, is the most comprehensive EU initiative on ocean […]
Commentaries
Climate Policy Integration and Von der Leyen 2.0: Climate Advocacy in Changing Times
Tackling the climate crisis is more important than ever, with worsening floods, hurricanes and heatwaves across the world, and the latest UN report warning of a 3.1°C global temperature rise […]
External publications
Science Diplomacy in and for the Arctic: Opportunities in Turbulent Times
Science, research and innovation play a key role in increasing our knowledge of the Arctic, in understanding the changes of the region and hence in contributing to providing policy responses […]
Commentaries
Belgium Needs a Bold Arctic Policy – Now
In the face of accelerating global climate change, the call for a Belgian Arctic Policy is not only obvious but urgently required. As the Arctic stands on the frontlines of […]