Professor Dr Andreas Goldthau appointed to ESYS initiative

The initiative brings together scientists from different disciplines to analyse key challenges in energy supply and develop science-based recommendations for action. As a member of the interdisciplinary "Resilienz" working group, Professor Goldthau will spend the next three years analysing the resilience of the supply of energy raw materials and the security of supply of liquid energy sources and input materials for industry and transport. 

The background to this is Germany's and Europe's high dependence on imports of energy raw materials and the geopolitical risks that have recently become apparent as a result of the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and the war against Iran. It can be assumed that Europe will probably continue to import energy sources even in a climate-neutral future. The resilience of the energy resource supply plays a key role in ensuring a secure and affordable energy system. The aim of the ESYS activity is therefore to develop strategies and options for action for a robust, secure and sustainable energy system as well as forward-looking risk management.