| Time | Title | Speaker | Affiliation |
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09.00 | Welcome and intro | Raka Adrianto/Mara Hauck | [TNO, ETHZ] |
Session 1: Methods to evaluate environmental impacts of new technologies | Mara Hauck | [TNO] | |
9.10 | Keynote: The need for a prospective perspective in LCA | [Chalmers University, SE] | |
9.35 | The coupling of optimization techniques and LCA | [ETHZ, CH] | |
9.50 | The handling of uncertainties in ex-ante LCA: an alternative to scenario analysis | [Leiden University, NL] | |
10.05 | Discussion | Mara Hauck/Toon van Harmelen | [TNO] |
10.25 | Break-out/coffee | ||
Session 2: LCA applications and case studies for emerging technologies | Janot Tokaya |
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10.55 | A systematic approach to assess emerging technologies | [Radboud University/TNO, NL] | |
11.10 | Multi-valorization routes of reprocessing mine waste: a prospective LCA | [ETHZ, CH] | |
11.25 | coffee | ||
11.40 | Industry perspective/models application | To be confirmed | |
11.55 | Assessing emerging technologies – a policy/EU perspective | [JRC, IT] | |
12.10 | Discussion | Janot Tokoya/Mara Hauck | [TNO] |
12.30 | Lunch Break |
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Short presentations: open floor (max. 6 x 10 min) | Mitchell van der Hulstn |
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13.30 | Please send your abstract to lcaforum@ethz.ch |
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| Discussion | Mitchel van der Hulst/Raka Adrianto | [TNO, ETHZ] |
Panel session | Mara Hauck/guest chair |
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15.00
15.40 15.50 | Theme 1:Prospective models and software solution Inclusion of future prediction from prospective models (e.e. IAMs, (G)CE) outside of the field of and what frameworks/ solutions can be developed to assist Coffee Theme 2:Challenges for applications and decision making The link between prospective LCA and decision-making processes |
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16.30 | coffee |
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Conclusions and Outlook | Mitchell van der Hulst |
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16.40 | Lessons from Int. Journal of Industrial Ecology Special Issue: “Bringing a life cycle perspective to emerging technology development” | [Calgary University, CA] | |
16.50 | Syntheses and conclusions of the day | Mara Hauck | [TNO] |
17.00 | Closing and farewell | Raka Adrianto | [TNO, ETHZ] |
DF 76 – The use of LCA as a development tool for emerging technologies/ how to deal with forecasts in LCA?
Emerging technologies may contribute to a reduction in human impact on the environment, but might also add to the existing environmental pressure. While LCA is a suitable tool for impact assessment of these technologies, the application of this data-intensive tool is challenging for the data-scarce early development stages. In addition, impacts of associated with these technologies are likely to change in the future, both in the foreground and background systems.
This discussion forum will focus on 1) Methods that can be used to compile LCIs of emerging technologies, for which no complete or conclusive LCIs are available; 2) application of methods in LCA case studies of new technologies and 3) Identifying perspectives on prospective LCAs.
Programme overview
The overarching objective of the LCA discussion forum is to identify which tools are currently available, what kind of methodological challenges are associated with them, and what further aspects can and need to be considered. The first half is divided into two sessions with presentations on how to compile LCIs of emerging technologies and what lessons have been learned from prospective studies. Two panel discussions will be held in the afternoon. The first session starts with short presentations on prospective models and software solutions, followed by a broad panel discussion. In the second session, challenges for application and decision making are elaborated. The day will be concluded with a summary of lessons learned and identified steps for advancing the field of research.
This DF will culminate in discussions between practitioners and researchers about prospective LCA methods and recommendations. It aims to accelerate the applicability of prospective LCA toward sustainable developments of emerging technologies.
We look forward to meeting you online,
TNO and ETH Zurich
Organizers of the LCA DF 76