Projections for the transition to 2030/2050 in nine coal-intensive regions
The EU-funded TRACER project (www.tracer-h2020.eu) supports nine coal-intensive regions to shape a broad vision and future-oriented priorities in order to…
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THE CHALLENGE
Coal is currently mined in 41 regions across 12 EU countries, making it the most abundant fossil fuel in the EU and a significant source of economic activity. Transition towards a low carbon economy implies significant technological, economic and social challenges, in particular for coal-intensive regions that have to prepare for the reduction or phasing- out of coal, both due to market-driven trends and environmental policies.
TRACER supports nine coal-intensive regions around Europe to design (or re-design) their Research and Innovation (R&I) strategies in order to facilitate their transition towards a sustainable energy system.
THE REGIONS
Project activities focus on nine European regions with a long history in coal mining and use of coal as fuel for power generation.
- Southeast Region, Bulgaria
- North West Bohemia, Czech Republic
- Lusatia Region, Brandenburg and Dresden , Germany
- Western Macedonia , Greece
- Upper Silesia , Poland
- West Region / Jiu Valley, Romania
- Kolubara Region , Serbia
- Donetsk Region, Ukraine
- Wales , United Kingdom
THE OBJECTIVES
TRACER supports nine coal-intensive regions around Europe to design (or re-design) their Research and Innovation (R&I) strategies in order to facilitate their transition towards a sustainable energy system.
Core activities include:
- Mobilisation of a wide range of stakeholders in nine European regions to discuss and agree on a shared vision and priorities for coal transition
- Identification and analysis of best practice examples of successful and ambitious transition processes in coal intensive regions
- Assessment of social, environmental and technological challenges
- Elaboration of guidelines on how to mobilise investments
- Fostering R&I cooperation among coal intensive regions in Europe and beyond
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