About DEER
As an FWO project, DEER aims to provide specific recommendations on applicable policy instruments to implement demand-side measures in the realms of mobility and residential home heating and cooling (i.e. thermal comfort) in Flanders, Belgium. These measures aim to maintain consumption levels within the environmental and social boundaries of sustainable consumption corridors. The impact of the demand-side measures and policy instruments will be assessed from both environmental and socio-economic perspectives.
We define demand-side mitigation options or solutions as classes of actions that individuals can undertake to lower their carbon and material footprint. Policy instruments are defined as the options available to policy-makers to promote or enforce those changes.
Objective of DEER Project
DEER Project Overview
Milestones
The DEER project aims to provide recommendations on policy instruments that promote sustainable and just consumption in the areas of mobility and residential home heating and cooling, while keeping consumption within sustainable boundaries.
Environmental and Socio-economic Impact Assessment
Methodology
The impact of demand-side measures and policy instruments will be assessed from an environmental and socio-economic perspective to ensure sustainability and social justice.
Future Research and Development
Exploring New Solutions
The DEER project is committed to continuous research and development to explore new demand-side mitigation options and policy instruments for sustainable consumption.
Key Contributions and Recognition
List of Achievements and Recognition