@prajdhan
Asst. Prof. University of Groningen @unigroningen.bsky.social, @irees-research.bsky.social interested on #ecosystemservices, #foodsecurity #SDGs, #climatechange, #sustainability RT≠endorsement https://www.rug.nl/staff/p.pradhan/
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
RUG-alumnae Xandra Velzeboer en Tineke den Dulk leverden mooie prestaties tijdens de Olympische Winterspelen in Milaan 👏
Velzeboer won twee keer goud bij het shorttrack. Den Dulk verraste vriend en vijand met een bronzen plak op de mixed-relay 🥇🥉
www.rug.nl/about-ug/lat...
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
A pastoralist and livestock in a grassland-based grazing system. CREDIT: Junxian Dai
Climate change may reduce the area of land suitable for grazing as much as 36 to 50% by 2100, endangering the livelihoods of 110–140 million pastoralists and potentially triggering widespread socioeconomic consequences. In PNAS: https://ow.ly/Ol0650YhHmH
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
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
Thank you for coming!
We appreciate your curiosity, participation, and energy.
More events and learning moments ahead — stay connected.
#ESRIG #ClimateEducation #EnergyStudies #ParisAgreement
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...
Climate change drives a decline in global grazing systems
Depending on scenario analysed, 36-50% of land with suitable climatic conditions for grazing today will experience loss of viability by 2100
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
A diagram of a framework with 'Prioritize SDGs', 'Effects of (under)achieving SDGs' and 'A science-based post 2030 agenda' around a circle
🌍 With only 5 years to 2030, the #SDGs are off track.
At an NRI seminar, @IPCC_CH author Dr @prajdhan.bsky.social outlined a 3-fold approach – combining data, qualitative insight & knowledge co-creation – to accelerate progress & inform a post-2030 agenda.
More 👉: www.nri.org/latest/news/...
New publication out!
A review in Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management maps Scope 3 emissions accounting methodologies and data—supporting better corporate climate and ESG reporting.
🔗 doi.org/10.1002/csr....
#Scope3 #ESG #Sustainability #ClimateAction
Research examines how gender dynamics and remittances influence the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices in rural Nepal—highlighting the importance of gender-responsive climate and agriculture policies.
🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#SustainableAgriculture #GenderEquity
Apply to become a Research Fellow with us. A global research network connecting scholars from the social sciences and humanities, and across disciplines, working from local to global scales on environmental change and governance.
Learn more & apply: www.earthsystemgovernance.org/apply-to-bec...
Research in Environmental & Sustainability Indicators examines local perceptions of ecosystem services & disservices in Langtang National Park, Nepal—offering key insights for sustainable conservation.
🔗 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#Sustainability #EcosystemServices #Conservation #Nepal
Congratulations to Dr. Amogh Amladi on successfully defending his PhD dissertation, “System thermodynamics for solid oxide cell systems.”
Supervised by Aravind P. Vellayani & Harro Meijer
research.rug.nl/en/publicati...
#PhDDefense #Congratulations #EnergyResearch #SolidOxideCells
Interested in our educational activities?
Explore our programmes — including the Master’s in Energy and Environmental Sciences — and discover how we teach and train the next generation of sustainability leaders.
🔗 ESRIG education & activities: www.rug.nl/research/esr...
Call for Posters | WE-Heraeus Seminar
Present your work on Integrated Assessment Models & carbon neutrality pathways at the WE-Heraeus Seminar, co-organized by ESRIG (RUG) & Max Planck Institute for Chemistry.
🗓 Deadline: 3 Feb 2026
🔗 lnkd.in/eY4KP42f
Students from the minors Future Planet Innovation & Climate Change & Inequality present their work on real-life sustainability challenges.
📅 Jan 29, 2026 | ⏰ 10:00–14:30
📍 Energy Academy, University of Groningen
🔗 sites.google.com/rug.nl/fpi/s...
#StudentSymposium
New in Science 🌍
As the 2030 SDG deadline approaches, this article argues for a theory of change to guide the post-2030 sustainability agenda—linking ambition with impact and political feasibility.
🔗 www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
#SDGs #Sustainability #SciencePolicy
@esrig.bsky.social
A theory of change approach to enhance the post-2030 sustainable development agenda | Science
#ESRIGSymposium2026
A big thank you to our inspiring keynote speakers:
Paraskevi Karka & Ingrid Luijkx
Thanks also to all poster presenters and participants for an engaging exchange on energy transition, sustainable systems & carbon cycle research.
#ESRIG #EnergyTransition
Registration is now open for experts interested in reviewing the first draft of the IPCC Methodology Report on Inventories for Short-lived Climate Forcers!
Register here 🔗 https://apps.ipcc.ch/comments/slcf/ until midnight CET on 13 February 2026.
Read more 🔗 https://bit.ly/SLCFfod
Congratulations to Stijn van Rijn on successfully defending his PhD dissertation, “Properties of aerosol particles produced by combustion of novel fuels.”
Supervised by Ulrike Dusek & Anatoli Mokhov
#PhDDefense #Congratulations #Aerosols #Combustion #EnergyResearch
Congratulations to Linh Hoang on successfully defending her PhD dissertation, “Is renewable also sustainable? – The case of biogas”, advancing our understanding of biogas sustainability beyond climate impacts.
Supervised by Sanderine Nonheben & Henk Moll
#PhDDefense
@irees-research.bsky.social
Atmos, the student association of the MSc. Energy and Environmental Sciences (www.rug.nl/masters/ener...), is orginaizing February Enerbeer on Inside the IPCC Climate Report. ( www.atmosgroningen.nl/events/febru... )
A joint talk by @klaushubacek.bsky.social and @prajdhan.bsky.social
A new global study in PNAS reveals a stark “Great Divide” in SDG progress 🌍
🚀 SDG 9 (Innovation) surges
⚠️ SDG 3 (Health) cracks—even in rich countries
Yet hope shines:
🇸🇱 Sierra Leone | 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Read more: lnkd.in/gdWV5RVW
#SDGs #2030Agenda
With 5 years remaining to meet #SDGs, our @pnas.org study shows: SDG progress has stalled/reversed at high levels, but gains made at low levels. Countries are off track to meet SDGs under current trends.
english.cas.cn/newsroom/res...
www.pnas.org/doi/epdf/10....
@rug.nl, @irees-research.bsky.social
#NewPublicationAlert. We are happy to share our new paper published in the @journalofecology.bsky.social. Here, we tested whether positive or negative tree-to-tree interactions drive seedling establishment & mortality within treeline ecotones.
besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
