As climate and circular economy goals ramp up, it’s clear: we need smart, tech-powered solutions to make sustainability real. ♻️📊
This is where SEST comes in — emerging digital innovation with environmental action.
The ECOLUTION MSc trains the next generation to lead this green-tech revolution. 🚀🌱
👉 It equips learners with the skills to develop, apply, and scale SEST solutions across sectors like energy, mobility, circular economy, and the built environment.
Here are 6 key policies showing why SEST is essential — and why ECOLUTION MSc is more relevant than ever 👇
🌍 1. European Green Deal
🎯 100 smart cities by 2030; full climate neutrality by 2050.
📉 CO₂ must drop 55% by 2030.
💡 SEST = AI-powered grids, sensor networks.
(EC – Mobility & Transport: https://tinyurl.com/ywbfd9u6, EC – European Climate Law: https://tinyurl.com/5e5v4rj5)
💡 2. UN Resolution 4/23
🌐 Calls for global environmental data to tackle climate, pollution & biodiversity loss.
📊 80% of key data is essential, but <10% is collected.
💡 SEST = real-time analytics + data platforms.
(UNEP: https://tinyurl.com/mpkz86u5, NGFS: https://tinyurl.com/4vmzfu5s)
🧠 3. Horizon Europe – Cluster 5 & 6
🔌 Cluster 5: Smart energy & transport.
🌱 Cluster 6: Biodiversity & sustainable ecosystems.
🏢 Buildings use 40% of EU energy; most are inefficient.
💡 SEST supports retrofitting, AI, and climate-smart systems.
(Cluster 5: https://tinyurl.com/ywbfd9u6, Cluster 6: https://tinyurl.com/2wsd37zj, EEA: https://tinyurl.com/mr27efdd)
🔋 4. Energy Efficiency Directive & Smart Readiness Indicator (SRI)
⚙️ Requires smart building assessments.
📊 75% of buildings are inefficient; most will still be in use by 2050.
💡 SEST = smart HVAC, IoT dashboards, automation.
(SRI: https://tinyurl.com/5n86m33t, EEA: https://tinyurl.com/mr27efdd)
♻️ 5. EU Circular Economy Action Plan
♻️ Aims for reuse, repair & recycling as the norm.
📊 Only 11.8% of materials were reused in 2023.
💡 SEST = digital product passports, traceability tech.
(EC Circular Economy: https://tinyurl.com/mw2xmjb2, EEA: https://tinyurl.com/5jwxvtz8)
🛠️ 6. EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)
🛠️ Sets standards for durability, circularity & efficiency.
📊 Could save €120B and cut energy use by 10%.
💡 SEST = smart sensors, eco-indicators, repair tools.
(ESPR: https://tinyurl.com/2dun439b, EC: https://tinyurl.com/2hfk8fbm)
📘 Learn more: www.ecolutionmsc.eu
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