Research projects

Achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets requires a comprehensive approach, as different sectors have different opportunities to reduce emissions and measures often interact with one another. Their implementation involves technological, economic, social and institutional challenges, which is why decisions on the selection of measures need to be supported by analysis, comparison of alternatives and an understanding of practical implementation constraints.

The research project “Evaluation of Factors for Effective Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction” addresses the question of how to identify measures with the greatest potential to reduce GHG emissions in Slovenia and how to evaluate them in a way that provides a sound expert basis for decision-making.

The project is developing a comprehensive approach based on a systematic review of measures and their evaluation against multiple criteria. In addition to the emission reduction potential of individual measures, the assessment considers their costs, benefits for the economy, impacts on the quality of life of the population, and their feasibility in terms of technological, organisational and institutional conditions.

Particular emphasis is placed on involving practitioners and the professional community. Through five sectoral workshops, measures were assessed together with experts and stakeholders in terms of their feasibility, expected impacts and key barriers in the areas of transport, industry, buildings, agriculture and waste. This made it possible to complement theoretical assessments with practical insights and to better identify solutions with the greatest potential.

The project also includes the development of a Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methodology, which enables a comprehensive and structured comparison of measures according to environmental, economic and social criteria. On this basis, it will be possible to assess which measures provide the greatest benefits, which involve the greatest risks, and where implementation should be prioritised.

The ultimate goal of the project is to develop evidence-based proposals for prioritising measures that can serve as a basis for the development, updating and direction of climate policies in Slovenia.

Partnership

• Institute for Economic Research (lead partner)
• National Institute of Chemistry
• Jožef Stefan Institute
• Agricultural Institute of Slovenia