Climate change, food security, resource scarcity, sustainable energy, ageing population… VITO’s research agenda focuses on the major societal challenges we are facing today. The fields of expertise of VITO initiate a societal transition.
Switch from fossil fuel to biomass
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Knowledge partnerKnowledge partnerCountry of registrationBelgiumRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberKnowledge PartnerSector(s) of expertiseCarbon fixation and abatementEarly warning and Environmental assessmentRenewable energyEnergy efficiencyInfrastructure and Urban planning
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Knowledge partnerKnowledge partnerCountry of registrationDenmarkRelation to CTCNNetwork MemberKnowledge PartnerSector(s) of expertiseRenewable energyEnergy efficiencyForestryInfrastructure and Urban planningTransport
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Agriculture plays an important role in climate change, both as a contributor emitting greenhouse gasses (GHGs) and as a potential reducer of negative impacts. This paper gives an overview of how current and proposed agricultural practices affect climate change and how the proposed measures for mitigation and adaptation impact agriculture. The paper states that industrial agriculture, as currently practiced with monocultures and agrochemicals in a globalised production system, is a major contributor to climate change.
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In many developing countries, the poor are still using biomass energy to meet their household cooking needs. This report examines the lessons learned from cookstove campaigns, policies and programmes and the potential of advanced biomass cookstoves as 'game changers'. It notes that indoor biomass cooking smoke is associated with acute respiratory illnesses and cancer disproportionately affecting mostly women and young children.
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This report explores how Britain can achieve Carbon neutrality. Building upon the groundwork laid by the Zero Carbon Britain project over the last six years, the authors incorporate the latest developments in science and technology, plus more detailed research in two main areas: balancing highly variable energy supply and demand; and the nutritional implications of a low carbon diet. The report highlights the need for further research on adaptation, economic transition and policy that would achieve sufficient greenhouse gas emissions reductions quickly and equitably.