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RWTH’s new Profile Area, Built and Lived Environment, was inaugurated at RWTH 👍 In the future, we want to shape our living environment so it is more sustainable, more climate-friendly, conserves more resources, and is thus viable in the long term. So what could this look like? As an example, construction is considered a big driver of climate change. At the same time, climate change constitutes a major challenge for the built environment. Climate protection and climate adaptation are thus becoming key tasks of the construction industry. This is where the research of the Profile Area Built and Lived Environment (BLE) at RWTH comes in, which examines how the interplay of innovative building, human use, and societal embedding may result in increased environmental sustainability of construction. Further information: ➡ https://lnkd.in/enR7-aDm 📸 (Andreas Schmitter): Professor Thomas Wintgens, Aachen's Lord Mayor Sibylle Keupen, NRW Culture and Science Minister Ina Brandes, RWTH Rector Professor Ulrich Rüdiger, BLE spokesperson Professor Frank Lohrberg, Professor Agnes Förster, and Dr. Ayça Sancar (from left). #Sustainability #sustainable #climate #climatechange #Environment #resources #construction #industry #university #excellence

l am delighted,humbled and excited to be invited as a special guest to the upcoming Engineering Convention in Glasgow with the theme - "Engineering and Technological Innovation: A Panacea for Socio-Economic Development" which aims to bring together experts from academia, industry, and government to discuss the critical role of engineering and technological innovation in driving socio-economic development. The conference will explore how innovative solutions can address pressing global challenges, promote sustainable development, and improve the quality of life for individuals and communities worldwide. - Harnessing technological innovation for sustainable development - Engineering solutions for global challenges (e.g., climate change, healthcare, education) - The role of digital transformation in socio-economic development - Innovation and entrepreneurship for economic growth and job creation - The future of work: preparing for the challenges and opportunities of automation and AI - Building resilient and sustainable infrastructure for socio-economic development - Identification of key engineering and technological innovations with high potential for socio-economic impact - Establishment of a network of experts and organizations working together to address global challenges - Development of recommendations for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to support the development and implementation of innovative solutions - Showcasing of successful case studies and best practices in engineering and technological innovation for socio-economic development. This is a huge opportunity for : - Engineers, technologists, and innovators from various disciplines - Policymakers and government officials - Industry leaders and entrepreneurs - Researchers and academics - Development professionals and practitioners #NSE #NIMechE #APWEN #Engineering #Innovation

Today, Sofia Eckersten is defending her doctoral thesis, exploring integrating environmental aspects and sustainability perspectives in strategic #transportplanning. Studying the complex interaction between transport and land use planning can identify different strategies and measures to promote sustainable #transportsystems in urban areas. "My results show challenges related to transport and land use planning and the actors' varying commitment to addressing environmental and sustainability issues in Trafikverket's strategic Choice of Measures (SCM). There is a need for a system perspective in SCM to understand connections and promote holistic solutions. The thesis proposes how stakeholder collaboration and integration of environmental and sustainability perspectives in strategic transport planning can be improved, which can help to identify measures to promote the transition to a sustainable society," says Sofia Eckersten, a doctoral student at the Department of Sustainability, Evaluation, and Governance. The supervisors are Professor Berit Balfors and Associate Professor Ulrika Gunnarsson Östling at the Department of Sustainability, Evaluation, and Governance. Opponent: Professor Isabel Loupa-Ramos, Instituto Superior Técnico and University of Lisbon. Please read Eckersten's thesis "Advancing Sustainable Transport Systems - Strengthening Environmental Considerations and Sustainability Perspectives in Strategic Choice of Measures" in full: https://lnkd.in/gWNMyprx

DTU - Technical University of Denmark and Aalborg University research should take feedback and collaborate with the industry as they advance together towards a greener future. That's exactly what happened at the workshop on ‘Zero Emission Port Stay', where the innovative findings were discussed with key players in the industry, such as A.P. Moller - Maersk, DFDS, MAN Energy Solutions, and Blue World Technologies, Danske Maritime (Danish Maritime) and vital Denmark’s port managers and port management companies among many others. The "Zero Emission Port Stay" workshop convened a diverse group of stakeholders to address the imperative of reducing emissions during port stays. Participants engaged in comprehensive discussions spanning environmental considerations, regulatory landscapes, and the intricate technical challenges inherent in realizing emission-free port operations. Deliberations included an in-depth exploration of alternative technologies, with particular emphasis on their viability for mitigating emissions. The workshop was designed to yield valuable insights intended to inform the development of a formalized strategy and solution framework. Maritime DTU, Green Ship of the Future and Maritime Research Alliance aim for this to be the first of many events that will shape a dynamic balance between industry needs and academia that hones and continuously drives the technology of today to a more sustainable industry for tomorrow.

Tomorrow 14 March 12.00-13.00 CET you can join an #opentalk on #AbsoluteSustainability by joining the Centre for Absolute Sustainability Lunch Seminar Series. Talk: From Relative to Absolute in 20 min A deep-dive into the notion of Absolute Environmental Sustainability by Michael Hauschild, professor and Centre lead at Centre for Absolute Sustainability. The talk will be high-quality live-streamed directly from the DTU Library - Technical Information Center of Denmark in collaboration with DTU Medialab. The talk will bring us on a tour into the #sustainability paradigm. What does it take for new technologies not to compromise earths #planetaryboundaries. Is at all feasible to talk about sustainability when bringing new technologies to life? “From Less-Bad to Good Enough" should be the mantra, but what is Good Enough? A target-driven approach will reveal the extent of #system and #societalchange that is needed and offer a guiding star for large corporations, municipalities and even national policy making. The talk will be moderated by Krestine Mougaard, Senior Consultant and Programme Manager at the Centre for Absolute Sustainability Find link in the comment to sign-up. We hope to see many of you there. DTU - Technical University of Denmark DTU Sustain DTU Construct

Noelle Eckley Selin, Amanda Giang, and #MRCBG's William Clark explore the new horizons of sustainability science by shedding light on how modeling dynamic systems can shape the trajectory of sustainable development. From interacting people and ecosystems to technologies and institutions, this paper discusses the future of our nature-society interactions! 🌍 https://lnkd.in/eZYqPC57

How does your participation in the Past Presidents Challenge directly supports ASABE and its members in engineering a sustainable future? Watch as our Membership Development Council chair, McKensie Nelms, EIT, provides insights. https://lnkd.in/gMJMbhBE #PastPresidentsChallenge #SustainableEngineering #FutureOfEngineering #InnovationInEngineering

It is fulfilling to be a part of MULTICLIMACT Project; contributing to the resilience of the built environment; adapting and mitigating the impacts of climate change.

Next year we are hosting the CAETS 2025 conference on the topic of Generations. Experts from around the world including 30+ Academies of engineering and technological sciences will gather to discuss the shaping of the future over the next 50 years. Tickets are now on sale including ECR tickets. #science #engineering #climate #sustainability #caets2025

🌟 ❄️ Our 1st #Newsletter is here! As we wrap up 2024, we’re excited to share the inaugural edition of the #MITRAP newsletter! 💡 This year has been one of growth and collaboration as we embarked on our €5.5M Horizon-funded journey to combat urban #AirPollution through innovation, #CitizenScience, and global partnerships. Highlights from 2024 ➡️ Project Kickoff: A successful launch in Athens set the tone for our 4-year mission. ➡️ Global Engagement: Sharing progress at conferences worldwide. ➡️ Spotlight Features: Our first steps in building a strong and impactful communication strategy. 📩 Read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/dqjhJeQH 🔗 Subscribe here to receive future updates: bit.ly/MI-TRAPsignup CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency Net4Cities NCSR "DEMOKRITOS" AMARANTHUS Konstantinos Eleftheriadis Chrysi Laspidou Giannis Adamos Department of Environmental Science, Aarhus University Incheon National University Università degli Studi di Milano TUM - Chair of Transportation Systems Engineering (TSE) nanoDUST GmbH Bruker Nano Analytics Danish Technological Institute Fincon Consulting Italia S.R.L. University of Lisbon Università degli Studi di Milano Freie Universität Berlin Instituto Superior Técnico IMT Nord Europe nanoDUST GmbH Wageningen University & Research METAS #MITRAPeu #EnvironmentalScience #PollutionControl #SustainableCities #PublicHealth