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15 Sep 2025 | News
New Study Reveals the Key Drivers of Climate Policy Support
Why do some people strongly back climate action while others do not? A new international study by LUCSUS researcher Felix Schulz and Christian Bretter, University of Queensland, fi...

18 Aug 2025 | News
From Ideas to Action: Shaping Aquathermal Futures
What happens when scientists, municipal actors, and private sector stakeholders from six European countries come together to question the future of aquathermal energy? At LUCSUS, w...

26 Jun 2025 | News
The documentary, The Beans Of/For Change, shines light on challenges and opportunities around specialty coffee in Colombia
A new mini LUCSUS documentary, The Beans Of/For Change, introduces the challenges and opportunities around specialty coffee in Colombia. It is based on research results from field ...

24 Jun 2025 | News
Beyond Economics: Rethinking Loss and Damage in Tropical Fisheries - new PhD thesis
A new thesis explores the effects of loss and damage associated with climate change in small-scale tropical fisheries—a sector at the frontline of climate change impacts and crucia...

27 May 2025 | News
Learning and networking essential for aquathermal energy initiatives
In its new Report 6.2 the WaterWarmth project identifies key takeaways on how decision-making and rules support the success and growth of aquathermal energy pilot projects.