Belgium’s transition to carbon neutrality shows both strong momentum and persistent fragmentation. One of the core missions of the Helios Foundation — a new Belgian philanthropic initiative — is to act as a catalyst for effective solutions that help reach carbon neutrality. A decarbonization roadmap for Belgium — developed with Bain & Company — analyses emission baselines and trends, key...
Human activities have already pushed six of nine planetary boundaries beyond safe limits, leading to growing environmental instability. The energy system is a major contributor to these transgressions, making the transition away from fossil fuels both urgent and complex. Traditionally, energy system optimization models have guided this transition by minimizing costs and greenhouse gas (GHG)...
