Drawing on ecological-economics insights, this project develops transport modelling tools that support needs- and limits-based policymaking across different places, scales, and ways of living. We produce communication materials to support researchers both inside and outside SEI, reduce the tendency for modellers and planners to overlook social justice issues, and strengthen practitioner networks. We use the Low Emissions Analysis Platform to show how this approach works in urban transport.
2025
Transport Justice Modelling helps ensure that transport planning is equitable, inclusive, and climate-resilient. The project strengthens connections between researchers, policymakers, and local communities, elevating local voices and embedding social justice in decision-making. By applying advanced modelling tools and scenario analysis, it demonstrates practical pathways for creating fair and sustainable transport systems across diverse urban and regional contexts.
Tool / The Low Emissions Analysis Platform (LEAP) is a powerful, versatile system for energy planning and climate change mitigation assessment.
About Climate policy, Energy access, Planning and modelling and Pollution
Tool / The Next Energy Modeling system for Optimization (NEMO) is a high-performance, open-source optimization tool designed to answer energy policy questions.
About Adaptation, Mitigation, Planning and modelling and Renewables
Perspective / SEI experts explore how community participation, stronger governance and Indigenous rights can shape a more equitable future for critical mineral mining.
9 November 2026 / About Land use, Participation, Water resources and Wellbeing
Perspective / SEI experts highlight the inequalities that must be considered ahead of developing critical minerals mining sites throughout the world.
3 November 2026 / About Participation, Pollution and Wellbeing
Other publication / This EU Researcher article explores how Nature-based Solutions can support participatory governance, biodiversity, climate resilience and human well-being.
30 October 2026 / About Adaptation and Cities