Towards a Multi-Level Governance Framework for Sustainable Robotics in the European Union: A concept note

Beata Kviatek

doi:10.5281/zenodo.20642685

Towards a Multi-Level Governance Framework for Sustainable Robotics in the European Union: A concept note

Beata Kviatek

Research output: Working paper › Academic

Abstract

The transition towards a sustainable and competitive European economy requires new analytical and decision-support frameworks capable of integrating industrial innovation, environmental constraints, and policy governance. This concept note introduces a multi-level approach to understanding the role of robotics in the ecological transition, positioning the European Union as a central actor in aligning industrial development with sustainability objectives.
The paper contributes to research on sustainable EU economy, industrial transformation, and governance-driven innovation.

Original language	English
Publisher	Hanze
Pages	1-5
Number of pages	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20642685
Publication status	Published - 23 Mar 2026

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 07 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 08 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 09 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

Keywords

European Union
sustainability
robotics
industrial policy
multi-agent systems
multi-agent modelling
multi-level governance
serious games
energy transition
circular economy
Jean Monnet
Jean Monnet Chair

Research Focus Areas Hanze University of Applied Sciences * (mandatory by Hanze)

Energy
Entrepreneurship

Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)

Industrial transformation
Renewable fuels and sustainable gases

Publinova themes

People and Society
Economics and Management
Technology
Law
ICT and Media

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Jean Monnet Chair in Sustainable EU Economy
Kviatek, B. (Recipient), 4 Aug 2022
Prize: National/international honour

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Towards a Multi-Level Governance Framework for Sustainable Robotics in the European Union: A concept note

Abstract

UN SDGs

Keywords

Research Focus Areas Hanze University of Applied Sciences * (mandatory by Hanze)

Research Focus Areas Research Centre or Centre of Expertise * (mandatory by Hanze)

Publinova themes

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Jean Monnet Chair in Sustainable EU Economy

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