Societal challenges cross borders, and a changing world demands innovation. UiA is committed to interdisciplinary efforts to find sustainable solutions.
About the priority area:
A sustainable society is created through knowledge and awareness of what leads to climate and environmental changes, how we protect ourselves from and address environmental challenges, how we reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and how we develop harmonious societies where humans and nature coexist.
At UiA, we promote the green transition through research and co-creation across a variety of areas.
How we work with the priority area
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Digitalisation makes it easier to achieve climate goals May 15, 2024 2:01 PM
Countries across the world generate a vast amount of data while reporting on their initiatives to address climate issues. This presents both challenges and opportunities.
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“Today's democracy cannot save us from the climate crisis” Mar. 13, 2024 2:30 PM
We need a third alternative between democracy and eco-fascism, says philosopher Odin Lysaker. In a new book, he advocates ecological love.
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Making buildings energy-smart using artificial intelligence Mar. 5, 2024 12:00 AM
Industrial buildings can save up to half of their energy consumption by entrusting thermostats to artificial intelligence.
