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LOCOMOTION Final Conference in Dubrovnik
After more than 4 years of intense work, last Tuesday, September 26th, the Final Conference of the LOCOMOTION project was held within the framework of the 18th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES). The Final...
Enabling future-fit work for all: beyond green jobs and (un)just transition
A new policy brief by the EEB argues that the EU’s approach to work within the just transition and European Green Deal is narrow and outdated. The EU must go beyond the green economy and decarbonisation of male-dominated sectors to include everyone contributing to a...
Managing energy intensity
Managing energy intensity could be a make-or-break factor in sustainability transitions. Successful decarbonisation needs more than the right energy mix. A new study by the LOCOMOTION project suggests it also requires a sound policy mix combining energy efficiency,...
Moving within limits: this is why zero impact mobility needs degrowth
Accelerating towards zero-emission mobility could lead to the depletion of materials such as copper, cobalt and lithium within 30 years or sooner. For net-zero mobility, technological innovation is not enough: we need to rethink our travels, and the benefits could...
Shaping raw materials policy: it’s time for civil society to dig in
The past few years have turned the EU’s perception of raw materials on its head. The seeming stability turned into lingering insecurity. Amid global tensions, ruthless war at its borders, and price spikes, the EU needs to secure the necessary supply of materials for...
Slowing down to ramp up: why net zero mobility needs degrowth
Electrification is a necessary step towards sustainable mobility. However, it has never been sufficient. Mobility in the twenty-first century will necessitate more than simply switching to a cleaner energy source. By Andreas Budiman Decarbonising transport takes vast...
Modelling workshop in Bilbao
From January 31st to February 2nd, took place the LOCOMOTION project modelling workshop in Bilbao (Spain). Hosted by BC3, the modelling workshop helped to advance in the pending tasks for the construction of the WILIAM model, emphasizing the interconnections between...
Mapping out space for nature-positive renewables
EU plans to expand renewables will reshape land uses in Europe, and this may trigger conflict. Decision-makers must develop strategic spatial planning, through eco-sensitive mapping and community engagement, to ensure the solar and wind revolution does not come at...
A new path for 100% renewable energy in Spain
Spain could run on 100% renewables by 2050 or sooner, but it will take more than technological advances. Accounting for material scarcities, reducing demand and policy innovation will all be necessary to make the transition a reality. And now, amid the energy...
It’s high time to reduce working time
What if one political decision could revolutionise climate chaos, energy shortages, job burn-out, accidents, inequality, and ageing? Implementing a four-day work week could just do that. Nick Meynen and Andreas Budiman report. Giving people more freedom from work...