ADAI Participates in the 2024 China-Portugal Joint Workshop on Climate Change and Low Carbon Transition in Beijing
2024 China-Portugal Joint Workshop on Climate Change and Low Carbon Transition Held in Beijing
The 2024 China-Portugal Joint Workshop on Climate Change and Low Carbon Transition took place from September 2-4, 2024, at the Beijing Institute of Technology (BIT). This event, whose opening ceremony was in charge of the Vice-Rectors of BIT and the University of Coimbra (UC), Yi Ming Wei and João Calvão da Silva, brought together experts from both countries. It was organized by the Center for Research in Energy Policies and Environmental Management (CEEP-BIT), in collaboration with several institutions, including the Joint International Laboratory for Carbon Neutrality System Research and Engineering Management (China MoE), the Beijing Reference Laboratory for Energy Economics and Environmental Management, the Beijing Laboratory for Carbon Neutrality Systems Engineering, the BIT School of Management, the Sino-Lusófona Academy and the Energy for Sustainability (EfS) Initiative at UC.
The workshop gathered Professors, Researchers, and PhD students to address the urgent global challenges of climate change and energy transition. This academic exchange facilitated insightful discussions on cutting-edge research aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Participants engaged in thought-provoking dialogues, particularly on the importance of innovation and technology management in climate change mitigation.
Key highlights from ADAI and EfS-UC participation on September 3:
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Systematic knowledge management in shaping STEM courses
Prof. Manuel Gameiro da Silva, Member of the Board of Directors at ADAI and Coordinator of the Energy for Sustainability (EfS) Initiative, University of Coimbra. -
Projects and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Research at the Center for Industrial Ecology
Prof. Fausto Freire, Member of the Board of Directors at ADAI, EfS-UC, and Coordinator of CIE-ADAI. -
Weather simulation tools for mitigating Climate Change and Urban Heat in Buildings
Prof. Eugenio Rodrigues, Mechanical Department at UC, EfS-UC, and Researcher at ADAI. -
Indoor Environmental Quality Assessment in Vehicle Fleets and Buildings
John Omololuwa Ogundiran, PhD student at EfS-UC and Researcher at ADAI. -
Innovation & Technology Management for Climate Change Mitigation and Energy Transition
Dr. Pau-Y Chow, Lead Smart Buildings & Smart Cities, Strategic Partnerships at Schindler Deutschland, EfS-UC. -
Optimization Models for Autonomous Home Energy Management Systems (AHEMS)
Prof. Carlos Henggeler Antunes, Department of Electrical Engineering, EfS-UC. -
Smart Management of Electric Bus Fleets in Urban Environments – An Optimization Framework
Jônatas Manzolli, PhD student, Sustainable Energy Systems, EfS-UC. -
Overview of Energy Economics Research at the University of Coimbra
Associate Prof. Patrícia Pereira da Silva, Pro-Rector of UC, Faculty of Economics, EfS-UC.
In addition to the stimulating academic discussions, participants visited innovative companies pioneering advancements in solar energy, smart gardening, automotive technologies, and the digital economy sectors. These visits underscored the real-world applications of the research and provided valuable insights into the future of sustainability.
The workshop concluded with a shared commitment to strengthening collaborations between China and Portugal in addressing global climate challenges. It served as a critical platform for advancing research partnerships and fostering efforts toward carbon neutrality and sustainable development.
The University of Coimbra’s delegation, represented by EfS-UC and ADAI researchers, expressed their gratitude to Prof. Yi Ming Wei, Vice-President of BIT and founder of CEEP, and Prof. Kai Yuan Chen for their instrumental roles in organizing the event. The workshop is expected to pave the way for future collaborative projects, reinforcing the shared vision of a sustainable future.
