«Energy developments divide opinion and generate controversy. Recognizing the social and political nature of power, Empowered Futures is a research school providing research-based competence on conflict mediation, equitable policy and development frameworks to achieve just energy transition.»
Photo Kultivator/RSA
The SOLARPUNK CAMPUS RJUKAN was initiated as a consequence of Rjukan Solarpunk Academy becoming a partner in the PHD-school ‘Empowered Futures’, funded by The Research Council of Norway for a period of 8 years, till 2029. Empowered Futures is one of many current PHD-schools on topics relevant to sustainable transition and energy transition. The essence of Empowered Futures is a focus on the conflicts and problems that may arise with ‘energy transition’.
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RSA contributed to the content of the Empowered Futures PHD-workshop taking place in Rjukan, August 2023, in collaboration with Radio Rjukan and Norsk Industriarbeider Museum.
PODCAST with Rhys Williams,Glasgow Uni,- by Ole Jon Tveito,
Radio Rjukan, August 2023.
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The soundscapes of the podcast was made by artist Anastasya Kizilova.
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