A new paper on the fundamental role of sufficiency has been published in the scientific journal Nature Communications.
The paper presents a European-level scenario that considers sufficiency options as essential for carbon neutrality and energy security. The CLEVER scenario (Collaborative Low Energy vision for the European region) shows one way of achieving a significant reduction in dependence on energy imports from outside Europe.
The main objectives of the scenario are the reduction of European energy demand, a fairer distribution of the carbon budget, a significant improvement in energy and material security and increased cooperation in Europe. The prioritised exchange within Europe, for example, significantly reduces the need to import renewable energy sources – a key element for an energy transition that strives for global justice.