Sustainable planet

At Lund University, researchers are coming together to tackle issues such as climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss.

Researchers focus on issues such as sustainable consumption and production, nanotechnology, urban development, habitat degradation, nature-based solutions and many other interdisciplinary research areas. Much of the research is carried out in close collaboration with national and international experts, industry, the public sector and other actors.

This knowledge contributes to better urban air quality, circular construction, renewable fuels, and energy-efficient water treatment and components.

Other innovation examples are advanced climate models, the results of which are used in IPCC reports at the UN, and models for more diverse land use. These models can respond to increasing demands for food and energy security, as well as enhance biodiversity and a range of valuable ecosystem services.

Researchers are also analysing different policy processes and incentives, the transition to a climate-neutral and resource-efficient economy, and how to make materials, manufacturing processes and recycling more sustainable.