Ecosystems and Bioresources - Industrial Ecology Programme (IndEcol)
Ecosystems and Bioresources
We address the preservation of ecosystem services, biodiversity, and climate regulation, under rising societal demands for bioenergy, food, and biomaterials.
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In AC2OCem, pilot-scale experiments, as well as analytical studies, will be performed to bring the key components of oxyfuel cement plants to TRL6 with the aim of reducing the time to market of the oxyfuel technology in the cement sector. Funded by RCN, 2019-2022.
The Bamboo project is about diversity and trade: mitigating the impacts of non-food biomass global supply chains. Co-funded by the EU and the Swiss Confederation.
The primary objective of BIOPATH is to explore the interactions between future biofuel pathways, land transitions, and the regional climate, thereby offering novel science-based evidence to advance assessment frameworks of biofuel systems. Funded by RCN, 2019-2023
Land use change is considered necessary for human welfare and the achievement of several of the Sustainable Development Goals. 2024-2027
The project FOOD4kids aims to increase kindergarten's knowledge of food and how it affects both personal health and the environment. The project will last 3 and a half years and is financed by the Research Council of Norway.
Harmonised Life Cycle Assessment methods for sustainable and circular BIO-based systems. Funded by the EU.
The HELIOS project is enhancing optimal exploitation of solar energy in Nordic cities through the digitalization of the built environment. 2021-2026
The ICARUS project is an international cooperation for sustainable aviation biofuels, funded by the EU.
CARBO-FERTIL will develop innovations in pyrolysis and nutrient-rich waste recycling leading to biochar-fertilizer products as win-win solution for carbon-storage and food production. Funded by RCN, 2018- 2021.
LIF-OWL aims to develop a comprehensive methodological framework for environmental and social life cycle assessment and validate it by applying it to a selection of offshore wind farms. Funded by: France Energies Marines and French National Research Agency, 2020-2023.
This project will allow to integrate potential environmental impacts of marine litter, especially plastic, in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) results. This will lead to a more comprehensive picture of potential environmental impacts. 2019-2025.
AgriCascade is about recovery of organic nitrogen using enhanced biochar for fertilization and environmental benefits in Norwegian agriculture. Funded by RCN. 2023-2026.
The overall objective of this project is sustainable biocarbon value chains for the metallurgical industries. 2023-2026.
BEST will combine LCA and dynamic energy-land use modelling to analyze the climate and environmental impacts of a diverse set of bioenergy technology alternatives, and of global bioenergy deployment pathways. Funded by RCN and The National Research Fund Luxembourg, 2019- 2023.
The ambition of Bio4-7Seas is to provide a robust understanding of the climate change mitigation potential and environmental effects associated with a growing deployment of biofuels for deep sea fleet. Funded by RCN, 2020- 2024.
FME HYDROGENi constitutes a strong team of research and industry partners with complementary competence and roles. Globally leading universities and research centres will secure a high academic tenure, while a strong commitment from industry will support the fulfilment of the Centre’s objectives. With funding from the Norwegian Research Council. Period: 2022-2030
A multi-disciplinary approach to the problem of marine plastic pollution in Norway is essential for developing a comprehensive overview of plastic generation, release to the environment, transport, and environmental impacts. Funding: NTNU Sustainability, 2022-2026.
Co-produced transformative knowledge to accelerate change for biodiversity. Funded by Horizon Europe 2022-2025
The PATTERN project revolutionizes climate policymaking through an integrated economic appraisal approach. Funded by the EU.
This project aims to ensure a sustainable wood stove future by achieving further knowledge in terms of emission reduction, energy efficiency increase, proper building integration, and value chain (techno-economic and socio-economic optimization). Funded by RCN and Industries, 2021-2025.
ALIGNED collaborated with industries and representatives from five bio-based sectors—construction, woodworking, textile, pulp and paper, and bio-chemicals—to harmonize and advance the scientific use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in the bio-based sector. The models and tools developed in ALIGNED allowed high-quality assessment studies across the bio-based sectors, with industrial relevance and interoperability.
ATLANTIS project will develop models for quantifying impacts on species diversity and ecosystem service losses from marine plastic debris and marine invasive species within the life cycle assessment framework. Funded by European Research Council, 2020-2025.
The Centre aims to develop innovative technology and support industries to realize economic and sustainable conversion of lignocellulosic biomass and organic residues to transportation fuels, along with added value chemicals, heat and power. Funded by RCN and Industries, 2020-2024.
The project aims to assess the overall impacts of the Norwegian power generation and distribution on biodiversity using a holistic life cycle perspective, both for today's electricity system and future production scenarios for hydropower and wind power. Funded by RCN, 2020-2023.
FOODTURE is built on a simple idea: you can’t improve what you can’t measure. As Europe works to create healthier, more resilient food systems, FOODTURE provides the data, tools, and partnerships to make it happen. Funded by the EU.
FME InterPlay’s ambition is to be Norway’s national hub for integrated energy system analyses, and provide the industry and policymakers world-leading knowledge, experts and tools to study and advance the energy transition. Funded by the RCN. 2025-2033.
This project will investigate novel sustainable platform chemicals from lignocellulosic biomass to produce bio-derived polymers for highly functionalized applications (e.g., automotive industry, coatings, packaging, etc). Funded by EEA grants, 2020- 2024.
The project will identify environmental friendly ways to best handle sludge, exploit its energy and nutrient content, and reduce its concentration of hazardous substances, through implementing heat-based methods, such as pyrolysis. Funded by RCN, 2020- 2024.
MITISTRESS plans to map land uses and ecosystem stress levels in Norway and the Tibetan Plateau of China to quantify the cumulative effects on ecosystem services under a changing climate. Funded by RCN and Natural Science Foundation of China, 2019-2023.