Green Transition

We need greater insight into how we can

• change the economy and patterns of production and consumption
• plan and manage the metropolitan area more effectively
• reduce emissions on land and at sea.

We need to develop new and improved technology, and more sustainable products and infrastructure.

OsloMet has several relevant research communities in this area. For example, research is being conducted on energy‑efficient buildings and energy efficiency, sustainable product design, environmental journalism, energy‑efficient data processing, the circular economy, food security, the role of aesthetics, developments in the Oslofjord, and much more.

The thematic research initiative on the green transition builds on this research activity and will better integrate it.

A green transition requires interdisciplinary collaboration, and a thematic research initiative can strengthen the further interdisciplinary development of research that makes important contributions to the green transition.

A thematic research initiative on Green Transition can make important contributions to:

• OsloMet’s strategy, with emphasis on the objective of sustainable development
• the long‑term plan for research and higher education, particularly the thematic priorities of climate, environment and energy, and enabling and industrial technologies
• the UN sustainable development goals, in particular affordable and clean energy; sustainable cities and communities, responsible consumption and production, climate action, life below water, life on land, and collaboration for the goals.