This special issue of the Frontiers Report focuses on the potential environmental, health, social and animal welfare implications of the uptake of novel meat and dairy alternatives, in particular... Show moreThis special issue of the Frontiers Report focuses on the potential environmental, health, social and animal welfare implications of the uptake of novel meat and dairy alternatives, in particular novel plant-based, fermentation-derived and cultivated products. A team of interdisciplinary experts has assessed the available evidence on the impacts of these alternatives in comparison with their conventional counterparts, identifying pertinent considerations for policymakers involved in regulating, investing in or providing other support for novel meat and dairy products and highlighting research gaps. Show less
Visser, M.D.; Zelfde, M. van 't; Hallmann, C.; Barmentlo, H. 2023
This report aims to provide a primer for CGE practitioners to understand the potential to link micro (i.e., Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Dynamic Material Flow Analysis (DMFA)) and CGE models to... Show moreThis report aims to provide a primer for CGE practitioners to understand the potential to link micro (i.e., Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Dynamic Material Flow Analysis (DMFA)) and CGE models to model circular economy strategies. The report offers an overview of the state-of-the-art of LCA/DMFA and CGE model linkages (including 8 archetypes), key lessons from LCA/DMFA studies to macro-modelling approaches, and an example of substituting internal combustion engine vehicles with electric vehicles, considering the circularity potential of Li-ion batteries to illustrate the application of micro- and macro-modelling linkages towards circular economy scenarios. Show less
An array of technologies is expected to contribute to the energy and circular transitions in multiple sectors, such as transport, energy, and electronics and telecommunications. These sectors are... Show moreAn array of technologies is expected to contribute to the energy and circular transitions in multiple sectors, such as transport, energy, and electronics and telecommunications. These sectors are considered key sectors for achieving climate targets due to their role on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The widespread use of technologies will require increased amounts raw materials and may strain the established supply chains for some of these. There is interest in critical raw materials (CRMs) that have major economic relevance and face comparatively high supply risks in specific economies. Identifying the future CRM demand in the key sectors is essential to implement strategies that can mitigate potential disruptions and helps to improve resilience in the relevant supply chains.This working paper provides an overview of the CRM demand of 11 key technologies that are expected to contribute to the development of transport, energy, electronics, and telecommunication sectors. Moreover, the working paper discusses the links between the selected sectors, and identifies further implications for the future CRM demand, such as overall CRM demand from other economic sectors and technologies, circularity potential, CRM demand from production and building infrastructure, future innovations, and supply/demand interactions. Show less
Oorschot, J. van; Voet, E. van der; Blok, M.; Schouten, N.; Witteveen, P.; Rijken, B.; Hoorn, A. van 2022
