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The aim of the DeCrises project, coordinated by Farid Karimi, is to pinpoint the gaps in the existing governance framework of the twin transition within the EU on various levels (e.g. national and regional) and sectors and to pave to way for an equitable transition.

The project has received EU funding totaling 2,667,916.25 euros. The Ģ��ֱ��'s share is 599,628.75 euros. The funding is granted for three years.

The twin transition is a part of the European Union's strategy to promote environmentally friendly solutions through technology. A simultaneous digital and green transformation will play a major role in the EU's target to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

Karimi says, however, that recent global crises such as the COVID pandemic and geopolitical tensions have complicated the achievement of the objectives.

“For example, the COVID pandemic led to changes in national priorities, temporarily favouring more polluting energy sources such as coal. Russia's invasion of Ukraine again increased the focus on domestic energy sources, especially coal,” Karimi explains.

The fairness of the transition is challenged by, among other things, uncertainties about the future, risks of exclusion, inequality, discrimination and the economic accessibility of environmentally friendly solutions, according to Karimi.

"We want the benefits of digitalization and climate action to better reach all levels of society and for citizens to actively participate and have a meaningful role in the process of the twin transition. The objectives of DeCrises are in line with the need for EU countries to develop sustainable, inclusive and resilient societies," Karimi concludes.

The project is led by the Ģ��ֱ�� and involves a total of nine European partners. The project itself focuses on four case studies within the EU and the European Economic Area in Finland, Norway, Latvia and Poland. The project will work closely with administrations and authorities in the various countries.