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Sustainability and the Environment

The University of Gothenburg conducts prominent research into the environment, energy, antibiotic resistance, transportation, aquaculture and various aspects of human consumption and resource allocation.

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News – 21 April 2023
More efficient policy instruments can save the climate
Climate change can be stopped - with the right policy instruments. But to be effective, these policies must be accepted by…
News – 27 March 2023
Social comparisons better than knowledge in climate change mitigation…
In interventions designed to encourage more sustainable and climate-smart behaviour, examples of what other people are doing…
News – 14 March 2023
Observing a critical part of the Atlantic Ocean to better understand our…
To improve future climate models, researchers from the University of Gothenburg are now making the first measurements of the…
News – 5 April 2023
Herbarium GB moves 1.1 million plant specimens
1.1 million plant specimens must be packed, moved, frozen, moved again and finally unpacked. In addition, extensive…
News – 7 March 2023
The pandemic has changed the Swedish fashion industry
The COVID-19 pandemic has had clear consequences for the Swedish fashion industry. Digitalisation has accelerated, while…
News – 2 May 2022
Risk of lower groundwater levels in northern Sweden with a warmer climate
When the winters get warmer in northern Sweden, there is a risk for groundwater level decline, despite heavy precipitation…
News – 9 December 2022
Senior civil servants met to discuss green growth policies
27 civil servants from five East African countries met in Rwanda on November 22-24 to discuss policies for achieving a green…
News – 8 July 2021
Sophie Steinhagen receives royal grant for research about sustainable seaweed…
News – 11 February 2021
Ocean acidification puts coastal seaweed belts at risk
A new publication from CeMEB present unexpected effects from ocean acidification.
News – 21 April 2021
Researchers: EU climate law a step in the right direction
Following negotiations, EU countries have agreed on a climate law which contains stricter targets for reduced emissions…
News – 15 June 2021
New visiting professor strengthens marine citizen science
The University of Gothenburg has appointed Uta Wehn visiting professor in sustainable development with focus on marine…
News – 2 June 2021
Tree choices important for addressing climate change
News – 1 July 2021
Pam Fredman award 2021 to archaeologist Anita Synnestvedt
As the recipient of Pam Fredman's award 2021, Anita Synnestvedt is awarded for her “innovative thinking and creative…
News – 31 May 2021
Unexpected users of tool for sustainable development
The SDG Impact Assessment Tool was launched just over two years ago to help universities and smaller companies in particular…
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Teaching about the sea through digital technology
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Mapping the path of plastics to reduce ocean emissions
Are taxes on plastic bags the way to go? New model helps politicians choose the right measures.
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Researching the oceans’ capacity to fix carbon
As a child, Isaac Santos played in the clear blue seas of Brazil. Now, as a recently arrived Gothenburger, he plans to…
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Ocean data and AI to tackle climate change and invasive species
The Ocean Data Factory (ODF) project wants to enable Sweden to be one of the leaders in using ocean relevant data and…

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Gothenburg Centre for Sustainable Development
Acting for sustainability through knowledge and collaboration
Doctoral studies
Doctoral studies are an important part of the University’s mission and responsibility and, as a doctoral student, you will…
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