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Greening Research: decarbonisation and beyond

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  • Dotti, Nicola Francesco

    (Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission)

  • Canton, Erik

    (Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission)

  • Benoit, Florence

    (Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission)

  • Cavicchi, Bianca

    (Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission)

  • Di Girolamo, Valentina

    (Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission)

  • Ravet, Julien

    (Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission)

  • Steeman, Jan-Tjibbe

    (Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, European Commission)

Abstract

This literature review provides short summaries of recent scientific articles discussing the challenges of 'greening research'. While science has played a fundamental role in understanding climate change, today's most pressing societal challenge, research organisations and activities are also called to 'greening' themselves, reducing their environmental footprint and promoting more sustainable practices. This multifaceted challenge is addressed by an emerging literature identifying the carbon footprint of university campuses and research infrastructure, discussing the main challenges such as research-related travelling. This review aims to discuss the emerging practices contributing to promoting environmental sustainability for research activities.

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  • Dotti, Nicola Francesco & Canton, Erik & Benoit, Florence & Cavicchi, Bianca & Di Girolamo, Valentina & Ravet, Julien & Steeman, Jan-Tjibbe, 2025. "Greening Research: decarbonisation and beyond," EU research an innovation paper series KI-01-25-022-EN-N, Directorate General for Research and Innovation (DG RTD) of the European Commission.
    • Handle: RePEc:eug:wpaper:ki-01-25-022-en-n
    DOI: 10.2777/4318573
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    JEL classification:

    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • Q58 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environmental Economics: Government Policy
    • O32 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Management of Technological Innovation and R&D
    • O38 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Innovation; Research and Development; Technological Change; Intellectual Property Rights - - - Government Policy

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