Past Events

“Climate is changing, food and agriculture must too” is the theme of the World Food Day 2016.  Agriculture is strongly affected by climate change and it is also one of the largest emitters of...

This visit will look into possible solutions to the world’s growing waste problems. To close the loop and take advantage of the nutrients in the waste, we look at a fly larvae-composting system...

Another aspect of farming intensification is the increased use of antimicrobial pharmaceutical to avoid production losses from animal diseases. Therefore it is an assumed high priority on the...

Restored and sustainably managed forests in cities watersheds can provide cost effective solutions to enhance the quality and quantity of  operation of traditional “grey” water infrastructure.

The seminar will present different perspectives on natural resource management, the role of institutions and on good governance in the context of development cooperation. These perspectives will...

How can food systems become more sustainable in the face of population growth, urbanisation, and environmental degradation? How can a food systems approach help in achieving the Sustainable...

Sverige i Världen Torsdag 7:e juli 8.00 – 9.45 - Almedalsveckan i Visby

Speaking pointsIntroduction and welcome - Prosun Bhattacharya (KTH)Groundwater quality in Stockholm - Tonie Wickman (Stockholm Stad)Groundwater quality and treatment of private water supplie

Coffee is usually grown in tropical forest areas – places rich in biodiversity which are often home for poor smallholder farmers. Coffee is the second most consumed drink in the world after...