Research in Germany: Research Projects

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How households decide on their energy mix

In residential households, what factors influence the choice of solution for meeting electricity and heat requirements? An important question that scientists from the Centre for European Economic Research (ZEW) aim to answer.

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Nested Networks: Novel Forms of Governance by Nested Networks (NESNET)

The main objective of this research project is to explore the major options on how to produce and govern global environmental assessments. This project focuses on new forms of governance that have been established in the field of climate change, biodiversity, ecosystem services and agriculture/ food security.

Climate Change and Everyday Life Behaviour

The project should research how "low carbon lifestyles" can be consistently supported and propagated. At the centre is the role of the local authorities and their opportunities to influence by restructuring energy provision, local public transport and other local services.

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