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Climate and environment

SINTEF develops technological and industrial solutions to address global environmental and climate challenges.

SINTEF is Norway's largest research institute for energy and climate technology. New knowledge and technology are crucial for the transition to a sustainable society. We have leading expertise and laboratories for environmentally friendly buildings, renewable energy, energy efficiency, oil pollution control, clean water, adaptation to climate change and the capture, transport and storage of CO2.

Research areas within climate and environment

Ammonia

Ammonia

Ammonia is increasingly being considered as a promising zero-emission alternative fuel for decarbonising the maritime sector.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity

Every day, biodiversity – our strongest natural defense against climate change, is threatened by different human activities. At the same time, we need to drive innovation further to develop new solutions to mitigate for climate change.

CCS / CCUS

CCS / CCUS

For decades, SINTEF has closely collaborated with the industry on a wide range of technologies to develop solutions for carbon capture, storage, and utilization, thereby contributing to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.

Circular Economy Research

Circular Economy Research

A circular economy aims to keep products, components, and materials at their highest utility and value at all times.

Circular Bioeconomy

Circular Bioeconomy

Circular bioeconomy means that we are able to recycle most of the biological waste we throw away. For example, leftover food, wood and leather products.

Climate adaptation of buildings and infrastructure

Climate adaptation of buildings and infrastructure

The Norwegian climate has always set the premises for the design of buildings. In addition, global warming is now increasing the vulnerability of the built environment, and building structures and infrastructure in parts of the country must withstand...

Climate-positive solutions

Climate-positive solutions

If we are to succeed with limiting the increase in global temperatures to 1.5°C, we need to remove greenhouse gases from the atmosphere.

Emission-free construction sites

Emission-free construction sites

SINTEF collaborates with the construction industry to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to construction activities and develop zero-emission solutions and new technologies.

Energy efficiency in buildings

Energy efficiency in buildings

Buildings account for forty percent of the total energy consumption in Norway. In order to solve the electricity crisis and reach the climate targets, we must improve energy efficiency.

Global Ocean Governance

Global Ocean Governance

The Ocean covers 70% of Earth, and consists of a mosaic of different governance constellations that Norway, and Norwegian research and industries, have to work within.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen

As a fuel, hydrogen is powerful enough to launch NASA’s space shuttles.

Marine Environment

Marine Environment

Marine ecosystems include biotic organisms and abiotic elements the free water masses and the seabed in all sea areas from fjords and coastal areas to the open sea.

Mobility

Mobility

In 2030, green mobility will be one of the most important business areas in the world.

SmartCities

SmartCities

Our aims are to assist in developing cities that are good to live in, and to promote massive services innovation

Water

Water

The world needs better water infrastructure and new solutions for safe and sustainable management, treatment, and water distribution.

Nils Anders Røkke

Nils Anders Røkke

Executive Vice President Sustainability - SINTEF