GX & Decarbonization Research

Yadav S.

This paper proposes innovation-driven strategies for transitioning from incremental to radical lean, green, and digital technologies to achieve net zero emissions and sustainable development goals. It explores how such transitions can accel…

Garima Mandavya, Sadie McEvoy, Tolulope Odunola +5

This study develops a hydrologic modeling framework to evaluate five Nature-based Solution (NbS) pathways for enhancing dry season water availability, combining alien vegetation removal, native grassland/forest restoration, and soil infiltr…

Xue Y.

This paper reviews advances in coupled heat and moisture transfer in building envelopes, aiming to contribute to net-zero energy building designs.

Lydie‐Stella Koutika, Gilles Freddy Mialoudama, Melanie Toto +5

This study investigates agroforestry systems (AFS) in coastal plains near Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo, revealing that 87.6% of farmers lack AFS knowledge and soils are nutrient-poor. It proposes a framework to address knowledge gaps, in…

El jaouhari A.

This conceptual paper explores how human capital development within Industry 5.0 can mitigate circular supply chain leakage under ESG boundaries, contributing to net-zero goals. It argues that integrating circular economy principles with In…

Philbert Tuyisabe, Christophe Mupenzi

This study examines the role of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in enhancing urban climate resilience in Gasabo District, Kigali, Rwanda. Using mixed methods including household surveys, key informant interviews, and GIS/RS analysis, it finds …

Guthauser A.

This paper analyzes past societal and industrial transformations to draw lessons for achieving net-zero targets. By examining historical energy transitions and technological innovations, it provides insights for policymakers and practitione…

Luana Braz Villanova, Bruno Peregrina Puga, Marcus Collier

This paper examines how nature-based solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation can produce distributive injustice through institutional arrangements. Using a Justice Production Cascade Framework, it analyzes three Brazilian cities and finds th…

Yuwono B.

This paper assesses the potential and impacts of BECCS in decarbonizing Indonesia's electricity sector, highlighting its contribution to renewable energy goals and emission reductions, while also noting economic and infrastructure challenge…

Saeedi M.

This paper proposes building sustainable and resilient agricultural supply chains for net-zero goals, integrating circular economy principles and stochastic modeling. It aims to reduce environmental impact while enhancing resilience, offeri…

Locatelli G.

This paper proposes an enhanced life cycle assessment (LCA) model for power plants to achieve net-zero infrastructure. It aims to improve carbon accounting accuracy across the entire power generation process, supporting decarbonization prog…

Xueqin Li, Lindsay C. Stringer, Hisako Nomura +3

This study examines urban ponds as nature-based solutions for heat mitigation in highly urbanized regions, demonstrating their temperature regulation effects and implications for climate adaptation.

Wang D.

This review systematically examines definitions, development pathways, and policy frameworks for net-zero carbon buildings (nZCBs). It provides a comprehensive overview of global progress and identifies key challenges and opportunities for …

Ehsan Alam, María Arquero de Alarcón, Geoffrey Thün +1

This paper explores integrated methods for implementing nature-based solutions (NBS) in urban coastal regions of the Great Lakes, focusing on water management and ecosystem services. It likely presents case studies or frameworks for applyin…

Paravano A.

This paper proposes a CO2-based taxonomy to classify power plants by emission intensity, aiming to support infrastructure planning for net-zero transitions. The taxonomy provides a standardized framework for assessing plant-level decarboniz…

Federico Pírez, Santiago Medina, Agustina Medina +1

This study evaluates prolonged inundation as a nature-based solution for conserving migratory shorebird habitat in a Ramsar coastal wetland. It examines water management effectiveness for biodiversity conservation.

Romano E.

This paper analyzes spatial spillovers of carbon emissions and electricity prices among EU countries, quantifying the cross-border effects of policies aimed at achieving a net-zero electricity supply.

Hemmati M.

This paper presents an open-source GUI platform for optimizing hydrogen infrastructure within the UK energy system. The platform enables efficient design of hydrogen supply networks, supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Asmir Kosovac

This paper presents methodological insights from the Sarajevo Learning Site of the BIOFIN-EU project on co-designing finance for Nature-based Solutions (NbS). Using the Mojmilo Urban Forest case study, it identifies systemic barriers such a…

Nikolai Friberg, Jóna Ólavsdóttir, Georgina Brennan

This perspective argues that scaling up nature-based solutions (NBS) in freshwater ecosystems requires better use of existing ecological knowledge and data. It highlights the metabolic theory of ecology (MTE) as a framework to improve NBS d…