Climate Neutrality Decision Models in Action

The goal of the project is to create a unified national decision support tool for achieving the goal of Latvia’s climate neutrality. The main focus is on the modeling of the impact of policy decisions in various sectors – energy, industrial processes, agriculture, ZIZIMM and waste management. The tasks of the project include analysis of climate policy obligations, assessment of climate instruments, identification of innovative technologies and collection of necessary data. The plan envisages evaluating how the EU and Latvia comply with climate commitments, evaluating climate change mitigation and adaptation tools, as well as identifying innovative technologies in all sectors of the economy.

The goal of the project is to develop new solutions for mitigating the impact of climate change and to assess data needs and quality, emphasizing compliance with regulatory enactments.

As part of the project, an online data system for the energy sector will be prototyped, providing a more accurate forecast of climate neutrality. The project also includes the creation of an integrated decision-making support system using a system dynamics modeling approach that covers economic, social, technological, environmental and climate aspects. Additionally, an interactive platform will be developed for simulating climate change mitigation measures by analyzing cost-optimal solutions. The aim of the project is to improve the quality of education and supplement the existing knowledge base, promoting a sustainable approach to the implementation of climate policy.

PROJECT FUNDED BY:

The National Research Program of the Latvian Science Council “Decision-making Support System for Achieving Climate Neutrality Goals”

Project no. VPP-KEM-Klimatneitralitāte-2023/1-0002

Contract/reg no. 0B000-3.1.2.1-e/49

PROJECT DURATION:

February 7, 2024 – February 6, 2026

PROJECT BUDGET:

 Total: 1 162 500,00 EUR

RTU: 779 502,00 EUR

SCIENTIFIC LEADER OF THE PROJECT:

Dagnija Blumberga

PUBLISHED:

14.03.2024.

PROJECT PARTNERS:

Riga Technical University, Institute of Energy Systems and Environment, Latvia

University of Latvia, Latvia

Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences, Latvia

 Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia

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