Seminar: Integrated approaches to energy transition and climate resilient futures - the role of bioenergy 31/10/2024

On October 31, Joana Portugal Pereira will give a lecture on integrated approaches to energy transition and climate resilience. This event is is organized by the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the framework of Seminars@DEM and takes place in amphitheatre AM (Pavilhão de Mecânica II) at 3PM.

Abstract:
Let's get real: climate change is not a distant threat; it is already affecting every corner of our planet and directly impacting our lives. Ignoring it is like walking blindly into an uncertain future. However, changing our technological strategies and the way energy is consumed is easier said than done. Our societies are deeply dependent on fossil fuels, whose influence extends deeply into 'hard-to-decarbonise' sectors, including aviation and maritime transport, agriculture, and heavy industry.
In this Seminar, we will explore future scenarios of global warming and mitigation pathways aligned with the Paris Agreement's temperature goals. Specifically, we will examine integrated approaches that can drive the transition to more sustainable energy sources and enhance our resilience in the face of climate change. Our focus will be on the role of advanced bioenergy chains in reducing dependence on fossil fuels, as well as carbon dioxide removal strategies to offset residual emissions. Finally, we will discuss methodological aspects of integrated assessment, considering techno-economic factors and potential conflicts with other Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.