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Jessica Jewell of EPRG and Environmental Department talks about new National Nuclear Power Programs at a conference on Energy Transitions

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Jessica Jewell, an EPRG member and a PhD Student in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy presented a paper at the University of Sussex Energy Group Conference "Energy transitions in an interdependent world: what and where are the future social science research agendas?". The paper reviewed the 50 some countries that have expressed interest in developing a national nuclear power program and evaluated them for the capacities and drivers of implementation. 

Fuel poverty in Hungary: research report released

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Fuel poverty is an important issue for Hungary from several perspectives – it is estimated that this problem causes approximately 1500-2500 deaths in Hungary – but the topic was not widely researched in the past. On the initiative of the Center for Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policy (3CSEP) of Central European University (CEU), and the Hungarian NGO Védegylet (Protect the Future), in cooperation with the Environmental Justice Working Group of Védegylet (Védegylet Környezeti Igazságosság Munkacsoport) some noteworthy research results have now been released.

MESPOM deadline for European Union Applicants extended to March 16

This year, for the first time, citizens from the European Union are eligible for Erasmus Mundus scholarships to support their study on the MESPOM program.

AquaTRAIN Marie Curie Research Network to Visit the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy

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Between the 16th and 18th February 2010, Julia Leventon and Alexios Antypas will be hosting professors and researchers from the AquaTRAIN network. 25 international scientists will be visiting CEU to participate in their annual general assembly and a training workshop.

Energy-efficient retrofit of Hungary's biggest residential building completed

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How can the energy efficiency of big panel buildings be improved and what are the economic, financial and social implications of such major retrofits? - These questions are at the core of the EU-funded Staccato research project, to which CEU's Center for Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Policy (3CSEP) is contributing alongside several partner institutions from different European countries.

Energy poverty in Hungary and Bolivia

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On November 27, 2009, 3CSEP researcher Sergio Tirado Herrero took part along with Marco A. Gandarillas Gonzáles, Executive Director of the Center of Documentation and Information Bolivia, in an open talk about energy poverty in Hungary and Bolivia. The discussion followed the viewing of a short film about the life of Bolivian rural communities located in the proximities of oil and gas wells. It revolved around the differences in the meaning of energy poverty in both countries and the role of energy suppliers and governmental institutions.

MESPOM is granted Erasmus Mundus status for the second time

MESPOM has been awarded the status of an Erasmus Mundus course for the second time (for 2010-2015). In the last four years, students from over 55 countries of five continents have studied at MESPOM. Last summer it was selected in the first round of the new Erasmus Mundus program together with other joint European Masters courses in areas of European excellence.

Second volume of Energy Efficiency special issue published

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In early November 2009, the second volume of "Energy Efficiency: How Far Does It Get Us In Controlling Climate Change?", the Energy Efficiency journal's Special Issue edited by 3CSEP director Diana Ürge-Vorsatz together with Bert Metz, has come out of press.

CEU Researchers Examine Human-Wildlife Conflict in Malawi

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In partnership with the Malawi Department of Parks and Wildlife, Prof. Brandon Anthony and Jolly Wasambo (PhD student) undertook field research in August 2009 to assess the extent of wildlife damage experienced by communities living adjacent to the Vwaza Marsh Wildlife Reserve, and how this is affecting rural livelihoods. Utilizing village-based meetings and participatory mapping, the researchers are expected to report their findings later this year, which will be used to develop mitigation strategies for both the reserve and its neighbours.