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7 Oct 2025
The double transition of energy in Nepal
Renewable and affordable energy is key for societal and economic growth, and for achieving national and global climate goals. Research from LUCSUS is mapping the energy transition ...
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3 Oct 2025
LUCSUS researchers included in the Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top 2% Scientists ranking 2025
LUCSUS researchers continue to feature in the Stanford–Elsevier World’s Top Scientist Ranking! Professor Christine Wamsler is ranked 1st in Sweden, and the 6th most influential sch...
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2 Oct 2025
Coastal development planning matters more for 21st century flood risk than climate change
How regional, local and national governments decide to develop coastal regions affects 21st century flood exposure more than climate threats according to a new study, focusing on C...
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29 Sep 2025
LUCSUS Researchers Bring Food Futures into Focus at Upcoming Conference
With panels, tastings, workshops, and exhibitions, LUCSUS researchers will contribute to the Agroecology Forum 2025 across multiple formats. The conference takes place in Malmö, Sw...
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19 Sep 2025
PhD student Tilde Krusberg is using creative future visioning methods to transition the Swedish food system to fossil-free energy
PhD student Tilde Krusberg is using creative future visioning methods to transition the Swedish food system to fossil-free energy as part of the AgroDrive project. She is motivated...
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15 Sep 2025
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...
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18 Aug 2025
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...
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26 Jun 2025
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 ...
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24 Jun 2025
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...
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27 May 2025
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.
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23 May 2025
Neoliberalism Linked to Climate Policy Resistance
Belief in free markets and individualism may be holding back climate action globally. A new study finds that people who embrace neoliberal values are consistently less likely to su...
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13 May 2025
An investigation of German Trade Unions and Decarbonisation - new LUCSUS study
A new research paper by LUCSUS postdoc Felix Schulz examines German labour unions' visions and ideas for social change, and how these visions compare with proposals emerging from t...
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7 May 2025
LUMES students aim to densify the city of Lund to preserve green spaces and build community
LUMES student Carolina Sandoval Marmolejo organised a workshop on how to densify Lund during Lund Sustainability Week together with fellow student Sari Nomura. With their stand in ...
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22 Apr 2025
Read about LUCSUS fieldwork in 2024
LUCSUS research is global in scope and covers many topics and countries. Last year, in 2024, researchers conducted field work in places such as India, Nepal, Ghana, Colombia, USA a...
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10 Apr 2025
Lina Lefstad receives honourable Mention in the The Lund University Agenda 2030 Award
Congratulations Lina Lefstad, PhD student at LUCSUS, for receiving an honorable Mention in the The Lund University Agenda 2030 Award - for her research on how carbon capture and st...
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8 Apr 2025
LUCSUS at Sustainability Week 2025!
LUCSUS is participating in several events during this year's Sustainability Week! It is an annual event in Lund organised as a joint venture by Lund University and Lund municipalit...
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27 Mar 2025
Exploited and Invisible: The Harsh Realities of Seasonal Migrant Farmworkers in Turkey
A new LUCSUS study sheds light on the challenging lives of seasonal migrant farmworkers in Turkey. The workers, who are predominantly Kurds, Arabs, and Syrian refugees, face multip...
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21 Mar 2025
Professor Kimberly Nicholas is on a mission to combat climate change
Kimberly Nicholas was appointed professor in Sustainability Science in June 2024. After more than 15 years at Lund University, her commitment to stopping climate change is stronger...
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18 Mar 2025
DevRes2024 - inspiring, diverse, and multidisciplinary!
Inspiring, diverse, and multidisciplinary! DevRes2024, hosted by Lund University, brought together 200 researchers and practitioners from 16 different countries, for a two-day conf...
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20 Feb 2025
Rethinking laws on climate adaptation - exploring resistance in flooded Cartagena
How should societies adapt to rising seas, floods, and other climate threats? These questions are explored in a new study by LUCSUS researchers. It reveals that the answer is broad...