Themes in our research
Research at the Department of Environmental and Geosciences is organised into four overarching themes. You can read more on the respective pages via the links below. Please note that this page is currently under construction.
Sustainable forests, farmland, cities and coasts
How can we combine the production of food and raw materials with the protection of biodiversity, carbon sequestration and water resources in forests, agricultural and coastal landscapes? How do we simultaneously strengthen resilience? How does pollution from society affect people and nature, and how do we build sustainable communities in both urban and rural areas?
Climate, atmosphere and ecosystems
How can we better measure and understand greenhouse gas emissions from various sources, such as those linked to land use and ecosystems? How do terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in forests and watercourses respond to climate change, and how can we protect their ability to sequester carbon and help regulate the climate? How can a better understanding of the global carbon cycle contribute to more reliable climate forecasts and a stronger evidence base for environmental policy decisions?
Earth history, evolution of life and planetary processes
How can we deepen our understanding of the planetary processes that have shaped the Earth and created the conditions for life? How can geological archives, geochemistry, palaeontological studies and advanced modelling contribute to a better understanding of how the Earth functions as an integrated system and how life and the environment have interacted throughout the planet’s history?
Computation and modelling for health, climate and the environment
How can we harness the increasing volume of data and computing power, and develop innovative models and technologies, such as artificial intelligence and next-generation computers? How can these help us to better understand, predict and manage challenges relating to health, climate and the environment?
Contact
Yann Clough
Assistant Head of Department with a focus on research and interdisciplinary work
E-mail: yann [dot] clough [at] mgeo [dot] lu [dot] se (yann[dot]clough[at]mgeo[dot]lu[dot]se)