We must access clean, affordable, and reliable energy in order to experience global economic growth and increasing prosperity. Fossil fuels have been utilized to meet over 75% of energy demand since the Industrial Revolution, but this is rapidly depleting and damaging our environment with hazardous greenhouse gas emissions, global warming, and pollution. As the world's population is predicted to reach 10 billion by 2100, current and new policies will increase the demand for energy even further due to rapid economic growth. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), global energy demand will rise from 12 billion tonnes equivalent of oil in 2009 to 18 billion tonnes equivalent of oil by 2035, or 17 billion tonnes equivalent of oil under current and new policies; while CO2 dioxide emissions are expected to increase from 29 gigatons per year to 43 gigatons per year or 36 gigatons per year, respectively. For a successful industrial revolution that leads to a peaceful and prosperous future for humanity, it is essential that we develop sustainable and renewable energy sources as well as decarbonize existing sources. With the mitigation of climate change’s worst risks come numerous research areas that have the capacity to significantly reduce global energy demand. For example, in terms of Carbon Capture and Storage Technology.

 

Potential topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

·         Cleaner production and technical processes

·         Sustainable Development and Sustainability

·         Sustainable Consumption

·         Environmental and sustainability assessment

·         Sustainable Products and Services

·         Corporate sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility

·         Education for Sustainable Development

Energy Management; Renewable Energy; Energy Saving; Complex System Modelling; Energy Efficiency; CO2 Capturing; Cleaner Production