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This research area focuses on transforming energy systems toward climate resilience and net-zero emissions. Key topics include renewable energy integration, energy storage, and system optimization. Researchers examine lifecycle impacts, social dimensions of energy transitions, and citizen engagement in decarbonization efforts.

This field addresses resource recovery and waste reduction through innovative technologies for challenging waste streams. Researchers focus on product design for circularity, food waste valorization, and sustainable construction while examining how legislation, business models, and consumer behavior impact circular solutions.

This area explores sustainable transportation through autonomous driving, AI, and multimodal mobility solutions. Key topics include zero-emission vehicles, shared mobility platforms, and integrated land-use planning. Research emphasizes walkability, bikeability, and reducing car-dependency through digitalized mobility services.

This field examines how cities can become more inclusive and sustainable through co-creation practices, social capital, and citizen participation. Researchers explore nature-based solutions for climate adaptation, hybrid governance models, and collective action approaches that engage communities in building resilient futures.

Citizen Science integrates stakeholders throughout the research cycle, empowering citizens to participate directly in scientific research. The initiative develops platforms, organizes collaborative pilots, and establishes best practices across ECIU universities, connecting academia with civil society to address sustainability challenges.