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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

New research reviews 185 studies on community-based forestry and its contribution to climate targets. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #CommunityForestry #ClimateAction #ForestCarbon #ESRIG

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Aamina Teladia on successfully defending her PhD dissertation, “Inclusive transitions through community energy initiatives.” www.rug.nl/fse/phd-cere... #PhDDefense #CommunityEnergy #EnergyTransition #ESRIG

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Longquan Li on successfully defending his dissertation, “Design of hydrogen-related heat integration in energy systems.” Supervised by Machteld van den Broek, Aravind Purushothaman Vellayani & Anatoli Mokhov. 🔗 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Ancient trees may hold clues about the next enormous solar storm. 🔗 Read more in New Scientist: www.newscientist.com/article/2581... #SolarStorm #EarthScience #ClimateScience #TreeRings #Science #ESRIG #UniversityOfGroningen

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

New study highlights gaps in addressing the full “triple burden” of malnutrition and calls for more multisectoral, locally tailored approaches to nutrition security. 🔗 academic.oup.com/nutritionrev... #Nutrition #Nepal #FoodSecurity

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We kicked off the semester Master’s Program Energy and Environmental Science with an Introduction Day and a field excursion to De Onlanden, exploring biodiversity, nature management, sustainability and climate adaptation.

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Congratulations, Dr Yang Wang! Yang Wang successfully defended her PhD on energy inequality and sustainability transitions in the global economy, supervised by Prof. Klaus Hubacek and Dr Yuli Shan. 🔗 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat... #PhD #Sustainability #EnergyInequality #UniversityOfGroningen

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

On International Youth Day, we celebrate the young researchers and students shaping the future of energy and sustainability. Young minds. New ideas. Sustainable futures. #InternationalYouthDay #YouthInScience #ESRIG #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

New research shows over 69% of SDG relationships change at the national scale, highlighting the need for context-specific priorities to accelerate sustainable development and shape the post-2030 agenda. 📖 doi.org/10.1016/j.sp... #SDGs #Sustainability #ESRIG #Research

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

New research shows young people have the highest per-capita dietary emissions, while ageing populations are reshaping future food-related emissions. Read more: www.rug.nl/wubbo-ockels... #ClimateChange #FoodSystems

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We are part of the #ScienceDecade because evidence-based science is essential for a sustainable future. Together, let's make science more open, inclusive, and impactful for everyone. Explore the latest ESRIG research: lnkd.in/g2Xvfu8h @rug.nl

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Join @prajdhan.bsky.social (ESRIG, University of Groningen) for a lecture on: A Threefold Approach for the Acceleration of Sustainable Development Goals and Beyond 26 July 2026 8:30–10:30 AM Central Department of Conflict, Peace and Development Studies, Register : lnkd.in/gmhzVUR3

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The EES Student Symposium 2026 showcased outstanding master's research on hydrogen, carbon capture, energy justice, climate adaptation, battery storage, and more. Learn more about the EES Master's programme: www.rug.nl/masters/ener... @rug.nl

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Can AI grow within Earth’s limits? AI offers powerful solutions for society — but its energy, resource, and infrastructure demands raise urgent sustainability questions. Read more: www.rug.nl/fse/news/dig... #AI #Sustainability #PlanetaryBoundaries

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

ESRIG Symposium 2026 brought together researchers and partners to explore the future of #EnergyTransition, hydrogen technologies, and sustainability. Thank You everyone !! @rug.nl

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Open-source AI may aid climate and development but deepen inequality, experts warn phys.org/news/2026-06... via @sciencex.bsky.social @prajdhan.bsky.social @rug.nl @storycycle.bsky.social @dhakalsaurav.bsky.social

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Congratulations to our former director Prof. Harro Meijer on receiving an NWO ENW-M grant! www.rug.nl/fse/news/awa... #ResearchExcellence #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #Sustainability #ESRIG @rug.nl

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Binyuan Liu on successfully defending his PhD dissertation: “Multi-scale greenhouse gas emissions accounting in developing countries” 🔗 More info: www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat... #PhDDefense #ClimateAction #Sustainability

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we celebrate research that helps shape a sustainable future. Researchers at Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen are advancing solutions on climate action, sustainable energy, food systems, biodiversity, and the SDGs. #ClimateAction

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Congratulations to Ali Farzanehpoor Alwars on successfully defending his PhD thesis at the @rug.nl Research on validating the GAINS spectrometer data-acquisition system through neutron-induced cross-section measurements of ²⁸Si and ¹⁴N. www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Save the Date: The 2027 Groningen Sustainability Conference will take place from 05–10 April 2027 in Groningen, bringing together global voices to discuss sustainability beyond 2030. Read more: www.rug.nl/research/esr... #GSC2027 #Sustainability #SDGs #ESRIG @prajdhan.bsky.social

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Book review: How food systems hold the key to sustainable development www.rug.nl/rudolf-agric... @prajdhan.bsky.social

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

New research in Earth's Future examines how climate change could reduce staple crop production and nutritional quality in China using machine learning approaches. Read more: agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/... #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity #Agriculture #MachineLearning #ESRIG

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Emilia Come Zebra, winner of the 2025 SSA PhD Thesis Award Her thesis on hybrid renewable energy systems for developing countries highlights pathways toward sustainable and accessible energy solutions across Sub-Saharan Africa. #RenewableEnergy

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen researchers participated in the EGU General Assembly 2026, presenting work on methane emissions, atmospheric science, geo-energy, biodiversity, sustainability, and resource governance. News : www.rug.nl/research/esr...

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ESRIG Researchers Participate in European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2026

Researchers from the Energy and Sustainability Research Institute Groningen participated in the EGU General Assembly 2026, presenting new research across...

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

Looking for a minor beyond your own field? The Climate Change and Inequality Minor at the University of Groningen combines scientific & social perspectives on climate change, sustainability & inequality. 🔗 www.rug.nl/rcs/educatio... #ClimateChange #ClimateJustice #Sustainability

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

“Distributional effects of expanding climate targets beyond CO₂” by Yating Kang, Peipei Tian, Laixiang Sun, Xiangjie Chen, Yuru Guan, Kuishuang Feng & @klaushubacek.bsky.social examines the equity implications of expanding climate targets beyond CO₂. Read more: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Our recent paper covered at @timemagazine.bsky.social time.com/article/2026... Here is the link to the paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.sc... Here is the link to our press release from @irees-research.bsky.social @rug.nl eurekalert.org/news-release... @prajdhan.bsky.social

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Congrats to Prajal Pradhan ( @prajdhan.bsky.social ) & Wided Medjroubi on their promotion to Associate Professor at the University of Groningen! Advancing impactful research in energy, sustainability & climate. #AcademicExcellence #EnergyResearch #Sustainability

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Last week, @klaushubacek.bsky.social & Yafang Cheng co-organized the seminar “Future of Integrated Assessment Models: Pathways Towards Carbon Neutrality for Climate, Environment, Health and Socio-economic Co-benefits”. 🔗 www.we-heraeus-stiftung.de/veranstaltun... #ClimatePolicy #EnergyTransition

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

The MSc Energy and Environmental Sciences (EES) at the University of Groningen offers an interdisciplinary programme combining science, policy, and sustainability to drive the energy transition. ⚡🌱 www.rug.nl/fse/educatio... #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction #StudyInGroningen #Sustainability

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

New research in Environmental Science & Technology explores biogenic carbon storage in the technosphere. 🔗 doi.org/10.1021/acs.... #BiogenicCarbon #CircularEconomy #ClimateChange

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Josh Siteman @theneaptide.com · 22/03/2026

The idea of “hidden costs” shows up clearly in how we calculate food miles. We price the fuel burned in transport but not the system required to produce that fuel. Extraction. Refining. Infrastructure. So even our cost models are partial.

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Josh Siteman @theneaptide.com · 22/03/2026

What looks like cheap food is often just cost shifting. Environmental impact. Water use. Health effects. The system isn’t low-cost, it’s just not fully accounted for. #FoodSecurity #Systems #Economics

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

New research in Trends in Food Science & Technology reviews the evolution of True Cost Accounting (TCA) in agrifood systems. @prajdhan.bsky.social 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #FoodSystems #TrueCostAccounting #Sustainability

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

New research in Communications Earth & Environment shows how atmospheric rivers and winter sea ice influence Antarctic ice mass trends, shaping recent changes in ice loss. 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s43... #ClimateScience #Antarctica #SeaLevelRise

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Congratulations to Noam Abadi on defending her PhD at the University of Groningen Her thesis, “Maximum caliber networks: Theoretical tools for complex systems,” Congrats to the new doctor and supervisors! 🔗 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat... #PhDDefense #ComplexSystems

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Congratulations to Siyu Hou on defending her PhD at the @rug.nl Her thesis explores freshwater boundary exceedance from territorial, consumption & trade perspectives. Congrats to the new doctor and supervisors! 🔗 www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat... #PhDDefense #WaterSustainability

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

New research in Ecological Economics examines the unequal distribution of social benefits and costs across countries along global supply chains. Authors include Jin Yan, Yuli Shan & @klaushubacek.bsky.social from @irees-research.bsky.social 🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

Congratulations to J. (Jin) Yan on the successful PhD defense! Thesis: Energy crisis, climate policies, and global inequalities — investigating how energy price shocks and climate policies impact household welfare, employment, and green development. #PhD #EnergyTransition #ClimatePolicy

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

New research in Nature Food shows how climate and socioeconomic changes are reshaping global food systems — with major implications for food security and resilience. 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s43... #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity #NatureFood

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Rising demand for air conditioning could significantly amplify global warming due to electricity use & refrigerants—highlighting the urgent need for low-carbon cooling solutions. 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41... #ClimateChange #SustainableCooling #EnergyTransition

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

We are proud to share that André Faaij and Goda Perlaviciute (University of Groningen) have been appointed to the new Energy Council, effective 1 March 2026. 🔗 lnkd.in/e9EgZQyb #EnergyTransition #ClimatePolicy #ESRIG

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

A study in npj Sustainable Mobility and Transport finds petrol cars consume ~25% more fuel simply because they’re more powerful—offsetting efficiency gains. Interestingly, this “power rebound” effect wasn’t observed for EVs. 🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s44... #SustainableMobility #EnergyEfficiency

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Many thanks to Dr. Monica Contestabile, Chief Editor of Nature Sustainability** (Nature Portfolio), for visiting and sharing insights on publishing impactful sustainability research. #SustainabilityScience #AcademicPublishing

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Xiaowei Ding on the PhD defense! Thesis: Physiological, biochemical & ecological responses to warming in North Sea kelp species (Saccharina latissima & Undaria pinnatifida). #PhDDefense #MarineScience #ClimateChange

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Welcoming the Year of the Horse May it bring progress, prosperity, and sustainable impact for communities worldwide. Wishing everyone a joyful and successful Lunar New Year. #ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheHorse #Sustainability #ESRIG

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Energy and Sustainability Research Institute @esrig.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

10 Years of the Paris Agreement — Are we on track? Join a public event marking a decade since the 2015 climate accord. Hear from leading IPCC authors & join the discussion on what’s changed — and what hasn’t. 📅 13 Feb 2026 Groningen www.rug.nl/rudolf-agric...

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IREES @irees-research.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

New PNAS study finds climate change could shrink 36–50% of global grazing land by 2100, threatening livelihoods of 100+ million pastoralists, with Africa among the hardest hit. 🔗 doi.org/10.1073/pnas... #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Grazing #PNAS @prajdhan.bsky.social @esrig.bsky.social

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