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Table 3 Most relevant statements expressed by the respondents about the important current trends and cross-cutting 2050 future expected trends involved in decarbonisation

From: Low carbon futures: assessing the status of decarbonisation efforts at universities within a 2050 perspective

Most relevant responses

Current trends (%)

Future expected trends (%)

Reduced carbon emissions

75.5

70.9

Increase the use of renewable energy

74.5

77.3

Promote energy efficiency

70.9

68.2

Increase social awareness and promote behaviour-change

67.3

66.4

More sustainable transportation

60.9

59.1

Energy and carbon literacy

53.6

57.3

Climate policy instruments

51.8

67.3

Levels of energy demand

49.1

50.0

Social or environmental justice

46.4

58.2

Technology support

39.1

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Energy crisis, price, and policy

29.1

45.5