A5008025884- Climate Change Policy and Economics
- Environmental Impact and Sustainability
- Global Energy and Sustainability Research
- Energy, Environment, and Transportation Policies
- Carbon Dioxide Capture Technologies
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Complex Systems and Decision Making
- Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Sustainable Industrial Ecology
- demographic modeling and climate adaptation
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Consumer Packaging Perceptions and Trends
- Municipal Solid Waste Management
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Sustainable Building Design and Assessment
- Regional Development and Policy
- Extraction and Separation Processes
Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency
2014-2024
Utrecht University
2013-2021
Lund University
2021
The target of zero emissions sets a new standard for industry and industrial policy. Industrial policy in the twenty-first century must aim to achieve energy intensive industries. Sectors such as steel, cement, chemicals have so far largely been sheltered from effects climate A major shift is needed, contemporary that mainly protects strategies transform industry. For this purpose, we draw on wide range literatures including engineering, economics, policy, governance, innovation studies...
Abstract To reach net-zero greenhouse gas targets, carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies are required to compensate for residual emissions in the hard-to-abate sectors. However, dependencies on CDR involve environmental, technical and social risks, particularly related increased land requirements afforestation bioenergy crops. Here, using scenarios consistent with 1.5 °C target, we show that demand technological interventions can substantially lower emission levels four sectors...
In this study, we explore the decarbonisation pathways of four carbon and energy-intensive industries (respectively iron & steel, clinker cement, chemicals pulp paper) in context a global 2050 net-zero emissions objective using IMAGE integrated assessment model. We systematically test robustness model by studying its responses to different narratives across six world regions. The study underpins earlier conclusions literature on 'residual emissions' 'hard-to-abate sectors', such as...
In the race to achieve global climate neutrality, carbon intensive industries like clinker and cement industry are required decarbonize rapidly. The environmental impacts related potential transition pathways low-carbon systems can be evaluated using prospective life cycle assessment (pLCA). This study conducts a pLCA for future production, integrating long-term from IMAGE integrated model (IAM) maintain consistency. It systematically modifies ecoinvent v3.9.1 database Python library premise...
Recent studies show that lifestyle changes can provide an essential contribution to achieving the Paris climate targets. While some efforts have been made incorporate into model-based scenarios, attempts are currently very stylised and included exogenously. This paper discusses current represent change in models, analyses potential insights from relevant scientific disciplines improve representation of models – including modelling specific behaviour changes, identifying cross-cutting...
The SSP (Shared Socio-economic Pathways) scenarios are intensively used in climate and environmental research to explore uncertain future developments possible response strategies. This paper briefly describes an update of the generated by IMAGE 3.2 model. presents changes method key scenario updates. As such, it serves as a reference for updated with 3.2.
Technological breakthroughs and policy measures targeting energy efficiency clean alone will not suffice to deliver Paris Agreement-compliant greenhouse gas emissions trajectories in the next decades. Strong cases have recently been made for acknowledging decarbonisation potential lying transforming linear economic models into closed-loop industrial ecosystems shifting lifestyle patterns towards this direction. This perspective highlights research capacity needed inform on role of circular...
This paper looks into the regional mitigation strategies of five major economies (China, EU, India, Japan, and USA) in context 2°C target, using a multi-model comparison. In order to stay line with tripling or quadrupling ambitions is required all regions by 2050, employing vigorous decarbonization energy supply system achieving negative emissions during second half century. looked at, (and particular power generation) more important than reducing demand. Some differences abatement across...
Packaging materials are one of the largest contributors to municipal solid waste generation. In this paper, we evaluate material impacts packaging policy in The Netherlands, focusing on role efficiency (or prevention). Since 1991, five different policies have been implemented reduce environmental impact packaging. analysis shows that Dutch helped total volume until 1999. After 2000, consumption increased more rapidly than baseline, suggesting measures were not effective. Generally, see...
Abstract Recent studies show that behaviour changes can provide an essential contribution to achieving the Paris climate targets. Existing change mitigation scenarios primarily focus on technological and underrepresent possible of change. This paper presents applies a methodology decompose factors contributing in per capita emissions scenarios. With this approach, we determine relative total from activity, way activities are carried out, intensity activities, as well fuel choice. The...
Increasing the realism with respect to representation of actors, decision-making, and institutions is critical better understand transition towards a low-carbon sustainable society since are defining elements pathways. In this paper, we explore how can be done by conducting model-based scenario analysis. The increasing focus on implementation dynamics long-term objectives requires comprehension what drives change those changes accelerated. We opportunities that arise from deeper engagement...
<title>Abstract</title> Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas targets is often achieved by compensating residual emissions in the hard to abate (HtA) sectors, with carbon dioxide removal (CDR) options. However, large-scale application of CDR may lead environmental, technical and social concerns. The extent which can be reduced industry, agriculture, buildings transport sector analysed based on integrated assessment scenarios ambitious measures HtA sectors. Two that explore demand...