RESOURCE delivers research that bridges theory and policy to address the complex challenges of sustainability transitions in energy, raw materials, and the circular economy. Our focus is on the challenges in sustainability transition in society that involve conflicting and paradoxical connections between resource and energy use, solutions for the climate crisis and biodiversity loss, the green economy transition and social justice.
Our research is powered by three collaborative thematic research centers. Research Center for Sustainable Circular Economy (CECE), Research Center for Mining, Minerals and Society (CEMMS) and The Center for Climate Change, Energy and Environmental Law (CCEEL). Together, they form a strong interdisciplinary thematically focused research organization and an extensive network of experts. In the centers, researchers have the benefit of simultaneous specialization and cross-disciplinary integration. The nationally unique constellation of three research centers in RESOURCE enables internationally recognized scientific impact through influential research projects, publications, and international collaboration.
The most recent development of research centers has concerned social and environmental justice and critical metals, sustainability and multi-level governance of battery industry, the regulation of sustainable energy sources such as hydrogen from comparative perspective, business models and innovation ecosystems for circular economy and a resource-based sustainability transition. RESOURCE's unique combination of research centers facilitates impactful global scientific contributions through influential projects, publications, and international partnerships.
Collaborate and join the RESOURCE, please contact Ville-Veikko Piispanen, ville-veikko.piispanen@uef.fi
To achieve the goals for a sustainable future and carbon neutrality, we need improved societal understanding of sustainability transition processes from the fields of energy, resources and circular economy.
Rauno Sairinen
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The sustainable use of natural resources creates opportunities for innovation and change in society, business and individual behavior.
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