CET Annual Report 2024

Read the CET Annual Report 2024 here

We are excited to share the range of activities and research CET was involved in. 2024 was the first year in our new offices and we are enjoying the possibilities a new space has given us. 

In his words from the director, CET Director Håvard Haarstad reflected on the turbulent year that was 2024:

– «Climate». “Political”. «Socio-economic». These are words that now appear to disqualify research programmes from funding under the Trump administration. Climate change research has always been targeted by political fringes. Now, the purging of climate research has become official policy and is actively pursued by a boundless president. The short-term repercussions on our colleagues in the US are becoming evident. The long-term consequences for the sustainability of our planet are unimaginable.

Haarstad goes on to remind us that:

– Our work is for the long term. We will seek to join forces with those who still believe in the importance of knowledge and science-based policies to foster a just transformation to a sustainable world.

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The Annual Report is structured around the core themes: People – researchers, students and employees at CET, Research – our engagement in new projects and project development, Publications – presenting our publications for the past year, and Outreach – highlighting how we have engaged in communication, organising meeting places, and education.

Here is a quick look at some key numbers and highlights from CET:

People:

71 affiliated researchers

Research:

• 12 running projects
• 3 new research projects
• 2 accelerator projects granted
• 3 PhD defences

Publications and outreach:

• 53 scientific publications
• 45 Media engagements
• 33 Lunch seminars, workshops and events
• 408 CET Lunch attendees