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We study how knowledge of today's environmental and developmental challenges comes about and is represented and legitimised in different contexts such as education, research practices, media and policy processes

Sustainability strategies in municipalities are increasingly important in the work to meet the societal challenges of today. Research at LiU makes it easier to effectively implement the UN global climate objectives of Agenda 2030 at local level.

Using insightful messaging and song lyrics, researchers aim to accentuate the collective insights on climate and sustainability, in anticipation of the United Nations' sustainability summit.

How can we distinguish between cause and effect when changes take place in a ecosystem? Can new methods give a more accurate picture of the interaction between society and the natural world? These are important questions for a new research programme.

The circular economy can’t solve all the world’s problems, but it can solve several. And, to be honest, what’s the alternative? If we continue to consume the Earth’s resources at a rapid pace, we will bring the human race to catastrophe.