Projects
Each FPI project team has made a website that outlines their work and findings. Links to the websites of each project can be found below, after the symposium. At the end of the symposium, the websites will be opened for the greater public. At the symposium, please be welcome at the project presentations.
The project websites will be available after the 1 February, 13:00. The related project reports will be available shortly after the Symposium
Infrastructure for sustainable heavy-duty vehicles
Client: Hochtief PPP Solutions
Presentations: 14:30-16:15 (see symposium schedule)
Influenced by the European Union's ambitious goal to cut CO2 emissions by 90% by 2040, there's a noticeable shift towards carbon-free mobility in transportation. Several paths lead to carbon-free emissions, including electric vehicles and hydrogen-fueled vehicles, both with their own infrastructural challenges. This study aims to help Hochtief in making well-informed decisions to shape their strategic role in this transition.
[Project description, ~300 words]
Sustainability awareness campaign
Client: Municipality of Coevorden
Presentations: 14:30-16:15 (see symposium schedule)
The European Union Green Deal and climate goals set by the Dutch national government drive the municipality of Coevorden to promote more sustainable behaviour among its inhabitants. However, the municipality does not have a good overview of the sustainability awareness of its inhabitants. This project focuses on creating a tangible and replicable guide to measure sustainability among the inhabitants of Coevorden, as well as providing tailored advice to increase sustainable awareness.
[description of project - 300 words]
Food gardens
Client: Stichting Groninger Voedseltuinen
Presentation: 14:30-16:15 (see symposium schedule)
A sustainable food system is an essential part of a sustainable society, but it seems like there are not enough resources devoted to the transition to a more sustainable food system. The foundation “Groninger Voedseltuinen” plans to create 100 food gardens in the area around Groningen, to contribute to a more environmentally friendly food supply. However, challenges stemming from a lack of public comprehension and acknowledgment regarding the essence of a food garden span the realms of people, planet, and profit. Addressing these challenges is not only crucial for the foundation's growth but also holds the key to fostering a more resilient, sustainable, and interconnected community. This project aims to help the foundation normalize the concept of “food gardens”.
project description - 300 words
Food Waste Among Residents of the Municipality of Groningen
Client: Municipality of Groningen
Presentation: 14:30-16:15 (see symposium schedule)
A substantial portion of our food finds its way into the waste bin. This food waste not only poses a moral imperative to address the inefficiencies in our food system, it also causes serious environmental concerns. The resources invested in the production of wasted food (e.g. water, energy and land) contribute to unnecessary environmental degradation and the decomposition of food waste generates greenhouse gasses. This is a complex issue that is rooted in various stages of the food supply chain, from production and distribution to consumption and disposal. This project aims to help the Municipality of Groningen to reduce food waste among its citizens.
project description 300 words
A growing local energy cooperation
Client: Eekerpolder Cooperative
Presentation: 14:30-16:15 (see symposium schedule)
In 2020, the construction of a large wind park in Eekerpolder led to the formation of the Eekerpolder Cooperative, granting local residents influence over the development of a solar park and its future profits. However, the cooperative lacks a clear plan for reinvesting profits, particularly in evaluating ideas for local impact. Their limited ability to effectively assess ideas and determine their value to specific stakeholders hampers the responsible and beneficial use of solar park profits in the community. This project aims to assist the Eekerpolder Cooperative in determining how to serve as a support for the surrounding area along people, planet and profit dimensions.
project description 300 words
