Abstract
Transition to a more sustainable and fossil-free energy system is of global interest, and implies social challenges for the developed world including the European Union. In particular, the energy consumption related to transport constitutes a significant challenge. If not serious changes are made the
transport sector can lead to more than a doubling of CO2 emissions by 2050 (Edenhofer et al., 2014). Transport in this context includes transport of both people and goods, and it includes transport on land, sea and air. Responsible research and innovation should take into account this large social challenge of securing a more sustainable and fossil-free energy system. Furthermore, responsible research and innovation should take into account both the required changes in all citizens’ daily life due to this transition as well as the driving force of grassroot innovation movements.
transport sector can lead to more than a doubling of CO2 emissions by 2050 (Edenhofer et al., 2014). Transport in this context includes transport of both people and goods, and it includes transport on land, sea and air. Responsible research and innovation should take into account this large social challenge of securing a more sustainable and fossil-free energy system. Furthermore, responsible research and innovation should take into account both the required changes in all citizens’ daily life due to this transition as well as the driving force of grassroot innovation movements.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2017 Annual Conference of the EU-SPRI Forum: „The Future of STI – The Future of STI Policy” |
Number of pages | 4 |
Publication date | 2017 |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |
Event | EU-SPRI 2017: The 2017 Annual Conference of the EU-SPRI Forum „The Future of STI – The Future of STI Policy” - Vienna, Austria Duration: 7 Jun 2017 → 9 Jun 2017 http://euspri-vienna2017.org/ |
Conference
Conference | EU-SPRI 2017 |
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Country/Territory | Austria |
City | Vienna |
Period | 07/06/2017 → 09/06/2017 |
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