Research & insights

Despite the committed efforts of scientists, there are still many gaps in knowledge about critical environmental issues, especially research and data to enable global leaders to understand the magnitude of the problems and act with immediate impact. EA’s creative yet practical problem-solving approach allows for identification of these gaps and building a knowledge foundation that serves the needs of stakeholders across private and public sectors, as well as civil society.

The core of EA’s mission is catalyzing action for the changes the world needs to live in harmony with the planet’s boundaries.

This requires more than mere theory and science for science’s sake. Through our dedicated efforts, we strive to generate valuable data, innovative ideas, insightful analyses, and practical solutions.


We believe in the power of research to drive positive change, and our aim is to deliver actionable findings that empower individuals, organizations, and communities to make informed decisions and establish strategies and designs for needed transformations. EA research is ultimately designed to unite knowledge and action.

Insights

EA publications cover pressing environmental topics offering new research and actionable guidance to equip businesses, NGOs, regulators and sustainability professionals with data and insights that lead to direct action. 

April newsletter 2026

News, stories and insights May 1st 2026 From pack to plate: revealing the hidden pathway of plastic into our food

Avril newsletter 2026

Infos, récits et éclairages 1er mai 2026 From pack to plate : le chemin invisible du plastique vers notre alimentation

PFN 2025: closing a cycle and looking ahead to what’s next 

As we close the 2025 cycle of the Plastic Footprint Network (PFN), we mark an important milestone in the evolution of the methodology. 

Over the past year, PFN has continued to grow into a more complete, robust, and actionable framework. One that not only enables organizations to measure plastic leakage, but increasingly supports them in understanding impacts and identifying priorities for action.

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