Projects on Environmental Policy Instruments

In the SIP-group we are continuously working on smaller research projects financed by governmental agencies and other public organisations to support the political decision-making. These projects cover policy instruments such as the Ecodesign Directive (replaced by the Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation), the Product Environmental Footprint, Ecolabels and Public Procurement.

Assessment Report series on Climate Change in Cities (ARC3)

The Urban Climate Change Research Network’s (UCCRN) Assessment Report series on Climate Change in Cities (ARC3) represents a collaborative effort with authors from cities in developed and developing countries around the world. The reports are the first-ever global, interdisciplinary, cross-regional, science-based assessment to address climate risks, adaptation, mitigation, and policy mechanisms relevant to cities. The assessment articulates urban climate risk frameworks and climate science for cities and derives policy implications for key urban sectors water, energy, transportation, sanitation, public health and the systemic issues of land use and governance.

CircularTEX

CirculatTex is running from 2022 to 2040. The purpose of CircularTex is to develop and test new textile solutions and value propositions for markets that will lead to a slowing of textile resource loops and have a significant impact on CO2 reductions. By working with both suppliers (producers) and demand (private/public consumers), the project will create 4 pilots that are aligned with local market needs, developed through a user-led design process and based on new circular design strategies. There are five partners in the project in addition to AAU: Gabriel A/S, Holmris B8, IKEA, Hjørring Kommune, Vraa Dampvaskeri. The project is funded by Innovation Fund Denmark.

Youths Go Green – green education for young people

Youths Go Green runs from 2020 to 2030 and the purpose is to increase young people's interest in the STEM subjects. This is done by testing educational courses in upper secondary education and secondary school which focus on sustainability challenges faced by companies in North Jutland. By using the UN's 17 Global Goals for Sustainable Development, the aim is for young people to acquire knowledge and methods about sustainability and how they can be used. Project partners are Aalborg University, University College North Jutland (UCN), Region North Jutland and Aalborg Municipality. The project is financed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation.