Sustainability

SUSTAINABILITY

The Sustainability area works applied research and innovation into projects related to Andorra´s sustainable development. We provide society´s different actors (companies, administration and citizens) with tools that aid in the policy planning and decision-making process incorporating a systemic focus.

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Work strands

Global change

We evaluate the impact of climate change and global change in terms of environment, economy and society, and we undertake strategies of adaptation.

Hydrological resources

We model water resources in global change scenarios, incorporating extremes such as droughts. We define the demand from the different drainage basins in Andorra, evaluate possible future tensions linked to the resource availability and work to offer adaptation strategies.

Energy

We carry out studies aimed at providing support to energy planning on both a municipal and national scale through energy systems modeling, to promote savings, efficiency and the introduction of renewable energies.

Mobility

We analyze and make models of the country´s mobility dynamics. Our studies are fed by different national sources of data, such as the ones provided by mobile networks or vehicle counters.

Forest resources

We assess forest dynamics, ecosystem functions and promote the circular economy. Based on the national forest inventory, we analyse long-term changes in the structure and composition of the forest ecosystem. We support regional planning and national policy.

Education for sustainability

We encourage, through education, critical thinking, human rights, lifestyles that are respectful of the environment, gender equality, a peaceful culture, diversity and the appreciation for natural and cultural heritage.