The human and social aspects of the energy transition have for too long been ignored as decisionmakers focus on technological innovations. It is crucial that Horizon Europe – the EU’s upcoming major research funding programme – includes support for
Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH) must be a more prominent recipient of the European Union’s Horizon Europe energy research and innovation funding opportunities – some €100bn for the 2021-2027 period.
There has been a tendency for technology outcomes to dominate the energy agenda, at the expense of consideration of critical human and social aspects. SHAPE ENERGY is trying to change that.
As initiatives like EU Green Week and Mission Innovation bring together experts from across the globe to brainstorm solutions – one thing has become very clear: cities are key.
