Collaboration
Collaboration is a central part of the work of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and a prerequisite for addressing today’s environmental and societal challenges. Research is developed through close dialogue with the wider community and in collaboration with other universities, public authorities and organisations – regionally, nationally and internationally.
Collaboration is a central part of the work of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences and a prerequisite for addressing today’s environmental and societal challenges. Research is developed through close dialogue with the wider community and in collaboration with other universities, public authorities and organisations – regionally, nationally and internationally.
The Department hosts several of Lund University’s key research and collaboration initiatives. Below, we present a selection of these initiatives, with further information available via the links further down the page.
Collaboration through LU Land
Through the thematic collaboration platform LU Land, researchers, practitioners, decision-makers and organisations come together to explore issues related to land use, sustainability and spatial planning in a joint and interdisciplinary manner. The platform serves as an arena for shared knowledge development and exchange of experience between the University and societal stakeholders.
Read more about LU Land
Collaboration within research environments
The Department hosts two national Strategic Research Areas (SRAs) funded by the Swedish Government:
- BECC (Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in a Changing Climate) – interdisciplinary research on biodiversity and ecosystem services in a changing climate.
- MERGE (ModElling the Regional and Global Earth System) – interdisciplinary research developing climate models of interactions between the atmosphere and the biosphere.
Both research environments bring together researchers from multiple disciplines at Lund University and other Swedish higher education institutions. The research is based on extensive national and international collaborations and contributes scientific knowledge that supports societal climate transition and nature management. Collaboration is a key component of this work, including acting as two of the main organisers of Sweden’s largest conferences on biodiversity (the Swedish Biodiversity Symposium) and climate (the Swedish Climate Symposium). The SRAs also have dedicated funding for calls for research projects.
Lund University’s profile area Nature-based Future Solutions combines cutting-edge interdisciplinary research with active dialogue with societal actors. Researchers and practitioners work together to develop new knowledge bases on nature-based solutions that build on nature’s capacity to address challenges through ecosystem services. When properly designed, these solutions can benefit biodiversity, mitigate climate change and contribute to human well-being.
Read more about BECC
Read more about MERGE
Read more about Nature-based Future Solutions
Research infrastructure with collaboration
The Department also hosts several research infrastructures that serve as important hubs for research collaboration:
- GIS Centre – support for geographical analysis, data management and visualisation.
- ICOS Sweden – the Department hosts Sweden’s measurement stations within the European ICOS network, providing standardised greenhouse gas measurements for research, climate modelling and societally relevant climate reporting.
- ICOS Carbon Portal – open access to data, tools and services linked to the ICOS infrastructure.
- Marine Centre – also provides resources for field-based research in coastal and marine environments.
These infrastructures provide researchers both within and outside Lund University with access to data, expertise and advanced resources. They also contribute to societally relevant environmental monitoring and knowledge provision.
Read more about the GIS Centre
Read more about ICOS Sweden
Read more about the ICOS Carbon Portal
Read more about the Marine Centre
Contact
Anna Maria Jönsson
Assistant Head of Department with a focus on integration and collaboration
E-mail: anna_maria [dot] jonsson [at] mgeo [dot] lu [dot] se (anna_maria[dot]jonsson[at]mgeo[dot]lu[dot]se)
Contact
Marianne Hall
Research coordinator
E-mail: marianne [dot] hall [at] mgeo [dot] lu [dot] se (marianne[dot]hall[at]mgeo[dot]lu[dot]se)
Contact
Juliana Dänhardt
Research coordinator LU Land
E-mail: juliana [dot] danhardt [at] mgeo [dot] lu [dot] se (juliana[dot]danhardt[at]mgeo[dot]lu[dot]se)
How you can collaborate with us
We welcome collaboration with researchers, public authorities, companies and organisations that wish to develop knowledge and work jointly on issues within the fields of environmental and earth sciences. With us, there are opportunities for:
- Research collaborations within our research and collaboration environments.
- Access to research infrastructure, such as the GIS Centre, ICOS Sweden, the ICOS Carbon Portal and the Marine Centre.
- Laboratory facilities and technical equipment that can be used in joint projects or hired for specific research activities.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like to discuss potential collaborations or have any questions about our activities.