Accelerating Decarbonisation: Insights from Professor ³Òö°ù²¹²Ô Roos Lecture
Earlier this week, ISER hosted by Adjunct ProfessorÌý³Òö°ù²¹²ÔÌýRoos to present a public lecture held at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide. The lecture titled "Accelerating Decarbonisation Through Industry Hubs: Lessons from Europe’s Experience" delves into the transition to a net-zero, circular economy, as it poses a major challenge for energy-intensive industries.Ìý
The lecture examined how European industrial hubsÌýsuccessfully navigated the shift toward sustainability, while reducing emissions in steel, cement, chemicals, and aluminium industries.
Key topics included:
- Pivotal role of circular economy principles in achieving emission reductions, evidence suggesting that material efficiency could contribute up to 50% of required emission reductions by 2050.
- The importance of cross-sectoral collaboration, with examples like Sweden’s HYBRIT project and Denmark’s Kalundborg industrial symbiosis network.
- Discussion on region-specific transition pathways, economic and technical barriers, and the disparities in decarbonisation progress across Europe.
- Insights into policy mechanisms like Carbon Contracts for Difference (CCfDs) to support sustainable industrial investment.
By drawing on comprehensive research, policy evaluations, and industry case studies,ÌýProfessorÌýRoos was able to provideÌýcritical insights into effective decarbonisation strategies and their relevance for South ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥â€™s industrial future.Ìý
We thank all those who attended andÌý Adjunct ProfessorÌý³Òö°ù²¹²ÔÌýRoos for presenting.