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What is UiO:Energy and Environment?

UiO:Energy and Environment is one of the university's three interdisciplinary initiatives, in addition to UiO:Democracy and UiO:Life Sciences, and is a part of Centre for Global Sustainability.

The aim of the initiative is to contribute to a large-scale energy transition while reducing climate and environmental issues. The transition must be just and take consequences on ecosystems and biodiversity into account.

Main research areas and cross cutting themes

UiO:Energy and Environment has four main research areas and three cross-cutting themes. The main research areas are based on the society's needs, strong research environments at the University of Oslo, and opportunities for external funding.

The four research areas:

  • Energy transition and the environment

  • People society and climate

  • Energy systems, materials and models

  • A carbon neutral society

The three cross-cutting themes:  A just transition, digitalisation and innovation.

 

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Strategy 2023-2027

The strategy of UiO:Energy and Environment is valid for the period 2023-2027.

Read the strategy here (in Norwegian)

Mandate and organising

Here you will find information about the mandate, purpose, organising, authority, instruments, and the appointment of the board for UiO:Energy and Environment.

Read the mandate here (in Norwegian)

Communication strategy

The communication strategy governs the communication work of UiO:Energy and Environment in the period 2023-2027.

Read the strategy here (in Norwegian)

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Facts

  • Started in 2012
  • The budget for 2024 is 20 million NOK
  • The Faculty of Social Sciences is the host faculty
  • An independent successor to the initiative UiO:Energy
  • The initiative will run from 2023 to 2027
  • A part of the Centre for Global Sustainability since January 1, 2026

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