Department of Sustainability and Planning, Aalborg University

📣Invitation to PhD defense by Parnuna Egede Dahl.   On Tuesday, 29 th October, Parnuna Egede Dahl will defend her thesis: “Indigenous knowledge as a resource in environmental assessments in relation to extractive industries in Greenland”. Her research looks at how the Greenlandic population is engaged and how their knowledge is utilized when assessing environmental impacts of proposed mines and extractive industry activities in Greenland. Why is this research important? Parnuna elaborates: "Indigenous knowledge is a resource that complements science. Together, they improve the knowledge base for environmental decision-making regarding proposed mineral resource activities”.   When and where? 📅 29th October, 13:00-16:00 DK / 10:00–13:00 GL 📍Auditorium, Manutoq 1, University of Greenland, 3905 Nuusuaq, and online. 🔗 Read more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dkPzwgSF Assessment committee: Associate Professor Frank Sejersen, University of Copenhagen, Denmark. Associate Professor Rasmus Leander Nielsen, University of Greenland, Greenland. Associate Professor Astrid Oberborbeck Andersen (chair), Department of Culture and Learning, AAU, Denmark. Main supervisor: Professor and Head of Department Anne Merrild, Department of Sustainability and Planning, AAU, Denmark. Co-supervisors: Associate Professor Pelle Tejsner Ph.D, University of Greenland, Greenland. Professor Mark Nuttall, University of Greenland, Greenland.   #AAUDK #PhD #research #videnforverden #EnvironmentalImpacts #IndigenousKnowledge

🌱Hvordan gennemføres radikal grøn omstilling på markedsvilkår? Med en bevilling fra Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond skal et nyt forskningsprojekt synliggøre, hvilke synergier og konflikter der sker i mødet mellem grøn omstilling og det frie marked. EU har søsat et ambitiøst mål om at opnå klimaneutralitet i 2050 blandt andet gennem en massiv omlægning af energisektoren til vedvarende ressourcer som vind og sol. Det skal dog ske i overensstemmelse med konkurrencereglerne for Det Indre Marked, ligesom EU's strategi baserer sig på omfattende brug af markedsinstrumenter som for eksempel skabelsen af nye markeder. Forskningsprojektet ”Green Market Making: Sustainable Energy and the Single Market in Europe” (GMM) undersøger, hvordan EU’s mål for omlægning både bygger på og ender i konflikter med Det Indre Marked, såsom konkurrenceregler og forbud mod statsstøtte. -At tydeliggøre spændinger og synergier mellem de to vil stille udfordringerne med grøn omstilling i et nyt lys og forhåbentlig bidrage til at gennemføre den hurtigere og bedre, fortæller Troels Krarup, lektor fra Institut for Bæredygtighed og Planlægning på Aalborg Universitet i København. Lektor Troels Krarup og professor Peter Karnøe vil anvende begrebet "grøn markedsdannelse" til at analysere, hvordan eksisterende markeder omformes, og nye markeder skabes gennem lovgivning og regulering: -Det kan for eksempel være gennem certificeringer, lovkrav og prismemekanismer som CO2-skat. Heri ligger en analytisk bevægelse væk fra at se markedet som noget givent, forklarer Peter Karnøe fra samme institut. Specifikt undersøger Troels og Peter grøn markedsdannelse for vindenergi og power-to-X på tværs af tre aktørniveauer: EU-institutioner, medlemslande og virksomheder. Begge mener, at forholdet mellem grøn omstilling og markeder er et vigtigt område at få forskningsmæssigt fokus på, - særligt fra en EU-vinkel. De forventer at ansætte en ph.d. i projektet, som er rammesat fra maj 2025 til april 2028. Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond har i alt uddelt 565 millioner kroner til fri forskning til 192 nye, excellente forskningsprojekter på tværs af de videnskabelige hovedområder. De 192 udvalgte projekter er kendetegnet ved et højt fagligt niveau af international kvalitet. 🔗Læs mere: https://lnkd.in/eBqqKC4h ENG: 🌱 How can green transition succeed in a market-driven world? A new research project funded by Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond will explore the synergies and conflicts between the EU's green transition goals and Single Market rules. "Green Market Making" investigates how regulations reshape markets, focusing on wind energy and power-to-X. Researchers from Aalborg University aim to highlight challenges and accelerate the green transition. The project runs from May 2025 to April 2028, with a PhD position available. Thomas Reverdy #aaudk #Sustainability #videnforverden

📣Invitation to PhD defense by Åse Christensen   On Tuesday, October 29th, Åse Christensen will defend her PhD thesis. Åse’s research examines ways to improve land rights for low-income urban residents in Namibia, aiming to reduce the risk of forced evictions. By comparing local and global land tenure systems, her work offers valuable insights into creating fair and sustainable solutions for urban communities.   -The research is important because it contributes to poverty alleviation. It supports achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on tenure security for all and underpins climate change, land degradation, the rapidly increasing world population, and urbanisation, explains Åse Christensen. 🎤   Informations: 📅 October 29th 13.00-16.00 📍 Room Konferencesalen 1.001 A.C. Meyers Vænge 15, 2450 Copenhagen 🔗 Read more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dBp7SzCE   Main supervisor: Professor Jesper M. Paasch | Department of Sustainability and Planning, AAU, Denmark. Co-supervisor: Associate Professor Janni Sørensen | Department of Sustainability and Planning, AAU, Denmark. Moderator Associate Professor Michael Tophøj Sørensen | Department of Sustainability and Planning, AAU, DK. Assessment Comittee: Professor Jennifer Whittal | University of Cape Town, South Africa. Professor Moses Musinguzi University, Uganda. Associate Professor Lars Bodum (chair) | Department of Sustainability and Planning, AAU, Denmark. #aaudk #dkforsk #sustainability

🎲 Kan et brætspil forbedre sundhedssektoren? Et nyt spil udviklet af forskere ved Aalborg Universitet samler sundhedsprofessionelle og kommunale aktører for at løse komplekse sundhedsopgaver og styrke samarbejdet.    ”Sundhedsvæsenet på spil” skal styrke sammenhængen i sundhedssektoren, bringe sundhedsydelserne tættere på dig som patient og gøre din vej gennem systemet mere smidig – så du undgår at skulle svare på de samme spørgsmål, hver gang du møder en ny sundhedsprofessionel.   I dette dialogbaserede samarbejdsspil får spildeltagerne; sygeplejersker, læger, kommunale aktører og borgere, mulighed for at diskutere og forbedre komplekse tværsektorielle patientforløb. Dels lærer spillerne om hinandens arbejdsgange og dels skal de tænke ud af boksen for at kunne gentænke og forbedre praksisser og patientflow. Personkarakteristikker på komplekse borgere er omdrejningspunktet i spillet således at borgeren/patienten er i fokus under hele spillet 🏥🤝   Spillet adresserer Sundhedsstrukturkommissionens anbefalinger om en styrket sundhedssektor, fordi ”os” og ”dem” bliver til et ”vi” gennem spillet. Det lægger også op til at diskutere, hvordan sundhedsteknologier kan forbedre patientoplevelsen og lette sundhedspersonalets hverdag: Når for eksempel patienter konsulterer lægen hjemmefra via iPad, reduceres behovet for tidskrævende hospitalsbesøg.   Bag udviklingen står forskerne Signe Pedersen og Søsser Brodersen samt ph.d.-studerende Nanna Finne Skovrup fra Institut for Bæredygtighed og Planlægning. Spillet er allerede testet af 150 deltagere i Region Nordjylland og har givet anledning til ahaoplevelser og konkrete forslag til forbedringer i sundhedsarbejdet.   Kontakt Signe og Søsser, hvis I vil høre mere – og eller prøve spillet 🎲  🔗 Læs mere: https://lnkd.in/dWEPTgHK 📝 English Summary: Can a board game improve the healthcare sector? A new game developed by researchers at Aalborg Universitet brings together healthcare professionals and municipal actors to solve complex health challenges and strengthen collaboration. "Healthcare at Stake" aims to enhance coordination, streamline patient journeys, and reduce repetitive questioning across the system. The game fosters dialogue-based collaboration, with players discussing and rethinking patient pathways to improve practice. It addresses recommendations for a stronger healthcare sector by turning "us" and "them" into "we." #aaudk #videnforverden

🚨 Have you remembered to sign up for the course: Data-driven Climate Management   Deadline for registration: 24 October 2024❗️ Do you want knowledge that can give you the skills to act environmentally consciously in planning climate actions?   If so, read more and sign up via the link: https://lnkd.in/e7SA_W66   🚨 Har du husket at tilmelde dig kurset: Data-driven Climate Management Fristen for kurset nærmer sig❗️ Ønsker du viden, der kan give dig færdighederne til at handle miljøbevidst i planlægning en af klimahandlinger? Så læs mere og tilmeld dig på linket: https://lnkd.in/e7SA_W66 #KlimaLedelse #DataAnalyse #klima #climate #aaudk

📣Invitation to PhD defense by Diana Moreno   On Friday October 25th Diana Moreno will defend her PhD: “GIS for sustainable energy: The design of geographical tools for the energy transition”. Her research focuses on creating geographical understandings for planning sustainable energy using maps.   🎤 Diana elaborates: "Location is important for strategic planning, engagement, and to communicate what the green transition means for different contexts."   🎤 Diana explains why this research is exciting: "Energy infrastructures are undergoing complete changes worldwide due to climate efforts aiming at decarbonizing systems. This makes my work both exciting and ever challenging, which keeps me highly motivated."   Informations: 📅 25th October 13.00-16.00 📍Room 3.329, Rendsburggade 14, 9000 Aalborg and online 🔗 Read more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/dSg-dQcd   Supervisor: Main supervisor Associate Professor Steffen Nielsen | Department of Sustainability and Planning, AAU, DK. Co-supervisor: Associate Professor Karl Sperling | Department of Sustainability and Planning, AAU, Denmark. Earth Observation Applications Specialist Casper Samsø Fibæk | European Space Agency, Italy.   Assessment Committee: Associate Professor Pedro J. Cabrera Santana | ULPGC, Spain Special Advisor Stefan Petrović | Danish Energy Agency, Denmark Associate Professor Lise Schrøder (chair) | Department of Sustainability and Planning, AAU, Denmark. Moderator: Professor Poul Alberg Østergaard | Department of Sustainability and Planning, AAU, DK.   #AAUDK #PhD #dkforsk #videnforverden #sustainableenergy

🚢⚓Can strategic artificial intelligence improve collaboration between humans and machines, and contribute to the digitalisation of ports, making them smarter, more efficient, and better prepared for the future? A grant from Villum Fonden gives a multidisciplinary research project the momentum to explore this question. The SAIL project, which stands for "Strategic Artificial Intelligence in Logistics: Enhancing Human-Machine Interactions for Port Digitalisation," is led by Niels van Berkel (Human-Centered Computing Group, Department of Computer Science) and Carolijn van Noort (Centre for Blue Governance, Department of Sustainability and Planning). Together, they are examining both the theoretical and practical aspects of how AI-based decision support systems can be integrated into ports. By combining expertise from both computer science and social science, the project aims to develop tools that can support decision-making in critical, real-time, physical contexts—tools that will help ports improve their decision-making processes, digitalise their operations, and navigate technological and organisational changes. SAIL highlights the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing the challenges of AI-based decision support systems in real-world settings. By integrating qualitative methods from the social sciences with empirical research from computer science, the project offers a comprehensive understanding of how AI can be implemented in ports. This approach ensures a holistic evaluation of the different stages of technological adoption and the readiness of ports for digitalisation. 🔗Read more: https://lnkd.in/dUszaS9Q #aaudk #humancomputerinteraction #Ai #synergy #digitalisation

🔋 ⚡ Helhedsorienteret energiplanlægning er nøglen i den lokale omstilling til vedvarende energi. Når byer og kommuner arbejder på at reducere kulstofudledningen med vedvarende energi, er der flere vigtige overvejelser at tage højde for. Peter Sorknæs præsenterede i går følgende pointer ved internationale konference Aalborg 2024 – Vores byer. Vores ansvar 🌍 ✔ Hele kommunens energisystem skal forstås i sammenhæng for at mulige synergier kan blive synlige. ✔ Det er vigtigt, at kommunerne tager udgangspunkt i lokale behov, ressourcer og deres muligheder for at reducere energiforbruget – især i bygninger. ✔ Byernes energisystemer er også tæt forbundet med det nationale energisystem og det internationale ressourceforbrug. Det spiller især en rolle, hvor meget biomasse man kan bruge til energiformål. ✔ Kommunerne bør i deres planer forholde sig til, hvordan de vil medtage energiforbrug i de industrier, som har betydelig eksport af varer ud af kommunen og landet (for eksempel Aalborg Portland i Aalborg) – og til hvordan de vil opgøre transport af varer og personer. Pointerne stammer fra en analyse udført i samarbejde med Aalborg Kommune om, hvordan et energisystem baseret på 100% vedvarende energi kan se ud. #Bæredygtighed #aaudk #Energisystemer

👨🎓🍃Ph.D. Profile: Lasse Schytt Nørgaard is researching methods to create urban districts that produce more energy than they consume. 🌿 At this year's Sustainability Festival Aalborg 2024, you can meet young researchers at the Ph.D. Pitch. Lasse Schytt Nørgaard is one of them: a Ph.D. student from the Department of Sustainability and Planning at Aalborg Universitet. Lasse holds a Master's degree in Urban Planning and Management. He researches urban planning and the sustainable transformation of cities, focusing on the concept of "Positive Energy Districts" (PED). We’ve given him a minute for an explanatory elevator pitch⏱️ - I research the socio-technical aspects of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) and how PEDs can be integrated into Danish cities, focusing on how various actors can potentially benefit from it. The concept itself aims to create urban districts that produce more energy than they consume through sustainable energy sources like solar and wind, and energy optimization, explains Lasse. He sees potential in the PED concept, as it can help achieve energy neutrality in cities, enabling us to meet global climate goals. Urban districts with more sustainable solutions can also improve residents' quality of life and create new job opportunities and economic growth in local areas. Therefore, it makes sense to consider the integration of energy production and consumption. By uplifting cities and saving or producing what we can here, we will relieve some of the pressure on rural areas and the planning challenges present there. 🏘️ Lasse is surprised by the number of initiatives that already exist in the private sector. He views this as a sign that many actors want to participate in the global transition, but currently cannot due to various regulatory constraints. Lasse aims to help create a clearer framework for the green transition and use the PED concept to highlight existing initiatives—while also providing a common direction for multiple individual actors in cities. With his pitch, he particularly hopes to leave an impression on people: 🎤 -The green transition is underway, but we need an overarching planning strategy that considers our entire system, he concludes.   Read more about Lasse's Ph.D. Pitch and the Sustainability Festival here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dbzBc_Sr #aaudk #Sustainability #Dkforsk #EnergyPlanning

👨🎓🍃 PhD Portrait: Diana Moreno is researching how maps and geographic data can be used to understand and improve energy systems. At this year's Sustainability Festival in Aalborg 2024, you can meet young researchers at the PhD Pitch. Diana Moreno is one of them: a PhD student from the Department of Sustainability and Planning at AAU. Diana holds a degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science in Cities and Sustainability. She is researching ‘Geographical planning for the green energy transition.’  We gave her one minute for a quick elevator pitch.⏱️   -I develop tools that use maps and geographic data to understand and improve energy systems, especially in the context of the transition to renewable energy. In my research, I explore how we can consider location-specific factors - meaning the context on which energy developments could take place - to make energy systems more climate-friendly, she explains. 🌍 As we use more renewable energy like solar and wind, our energy systems become more complex and interconnected. This is because different locations offer different opportunities for utilizing renewable energy, but all share the same goal of creating climate-friendly energy systems. What motivates Diana is not only looking at what we do technologically, but also where we do it, to achieve climate-neutral energy systems. By combining geography with energy planning, we can better understand how to create a sustainable future for both energy systems and societies. Diana hopes that her research can make sustainability more tangible for us, as we can relate energy solutions to our own local areas. 📌 -At my PhD pitch, I hope to help people understand that location-based data and maps are essential for turning an energy transition theory into action. These tools are crucial for engaging all the people and organizations involved in planning the energy systems of the future, she concludes." Read more about Diana's PhD Pitch and the sustainability festival here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dbzBc_Sr