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Connecting sustainability research to the work of the Right Livelihood laureates
LUCSUS is a partner of Right Livelihood, an organisation that recognises and supports people advocating for social change. Each year, LUCSUS awards travel stipends to master studen...
Who benefits from carbon farming? New research project explores impacts on farmers in the Global South
Researcher Emma Johansson is leading a new research project about the social consequences of carbon farming in the Global South.
LUCSUS research takes root at one of Sweden’s largest field fairs
On most days, the flatlands west of Lund are inhabited mainly by grain crops and incessant wind. The week after Midsummer, a field near Borgeby Castlefield becomes a bustling gathe...
Nation states should take the lead in governing and deploying carbon capture and storage technologies
Nation states should take the lead in governing and deploying carbon capture and storage technologies and use them to mitigate emissions from hard-to-abate industries such as iron,...
Aquathermal energy from lakes and rivers can make Europe’s heating systems sustainable
Using surface water to heat and cool buildings can make Europe’s heating systems more sustainable and reduce dependence on imported natural gas. But efforts are needed to make the ...