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Feedback from our reference companies The students' work is intended to provide valuable insights and suggestions useful for the continued environmental work that is going on in the real world. Reference companies have always been very satisfied with student work.“[The project] helped us to zoom out. This is important because we work with knowledge. We also think it is important to bridge academic
Most of the work in the student project is conducted by the students and teachers at IIIEE. The study location is also the IIIEE. Nevertheless, it is crucial that the students get to meet relevant company representatives and also that they get access to relevant documents, company information, etc.The interaction between the student group and its reference company is highly dependent on the design
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS A tree is so much more than just a tree! Trees provide habitat to support biodiversity, remove carbon dioxide and particulate matter from our air, cool our cities during summers, and inspire enjoyment by all. A tree planted deliberately to provide any of these services is considered a nature-based solution. In this episode, we present the concept of nature-based sol
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS What do sheep have to do with intellectual property rights for sustainability? In this episode, we explore the ‘tragedy of the commons’, which often justifies the introduction of property rights to support conservation and reduced environmental impact. However, when it comes to ‘innovations of the mind’, do property rights help or hinder the transition towards more
Information on teaching in the spring of 2022, for current and prospective students at the IIIEE As of 9 February 2022, the majority of the Covid-19 restrictions decided by the government and the Swedish Public Health Agency were removed. At Lund University, a gradual adaptation towards activities without Covid-19 restrictions is to be completed by 21 March 2022. This applies to teaching, asses
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The Swedish government has now recommended that all universities should move to distance learning for all students. Here we aim to help all students, staff and teachers with training materials and useful links that can help them get going with the conversion to teleworking and teaching and learning online. From 18 March IIIEE employees are to work from home and students are to study from home. On
https://www.iiiee.lu.se/iiiee-and-corona/working-teaching-and-learning-online - 2026-01-06
The IIIEE Podcast celebrates its fourth season! The team that contributes to the production of ‘Advancing Sustainable Solutions’ consists of Steven Curtis, Sofie Sandin Lompar, and Frans Libertson. The purpose of the podcast is to make sustainability more accessible and tangible by showcasing ongoing research, events and activities at the IIIEE. In each episode, we will discuss a specific sustainab
https://www.iiiee.lu.se/media-press/podcasts/about-iiiee-podcast - 2026-01-06
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS Like so many, have you waited until the last minute to buy gifts for your family and friends this holiday season?In this episode, we will provide some specific suggestions for those among us still in need of gift ideas, which are also applicable for all gifting occasions.Furthermore, we will discuss with our colleagues, researching sustainable consumption, the notio
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS Individuals have their part to play in the transition towards a circular economy. In this episode, we will introduce the circular economy and strategies to facilitate a transition from our linear to a more circular economy.Furthermore, we visit a repair cafe and illustrate how you can extend product lifetimes.The episode is produced in connection to a new Massive Op
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS New ways of governing our cities are emerging. Urban experimentation offers opportunities to test sustainability solutions in context and learn from these successes or failures.Citizen engagement and participation is a prerequisite.In this episode, we will discuss experimentation as a form of urban governance and suggest ways you can engage and participate in the go
https://www.iiiee.lu.se/media-press/podcast-advancing-sustainable-solutions/podcast-episode-guide/experimenting-city - 2026-01-06
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS What is science? In this episode, we explore science in order to build a foundation for exploring sustainability research in future episodes.Then, we showcase a scientific workshop to illustrate the role of science in supporting policy-makers.Podcast Episode # 1: "What is Science?"... and its role in society Listen and SubscribeYou can subscribe and listen to our p
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS In this episode, will introduce listeners to the podcast 'Advancing Sustainable Solutions'. You will learn more about the hosts, our organisation, and our vision for the podcast.Podcast Episode # 0: Introduction to the Podcast Listen and SubscribeYou can subscribe and listen to our podcast on any of your favourite podcast platforms including:
The IIIEE Podcast celebrates its fourth season, and sees a new team contributing to the production of ‘Advancing Sustainable Solutions’: Steven Curtis, Sofie Sandin Lompar, and Frans Libertson.The IIIEE Podcast was initiated in 2018 by PhD students Sofie Sandin Lompar and Steven Curtis. They recognised that much of the research conducted within academia is not accessible to the public. In part, th
https://www.iiiee.lu.se/media-press/podcasts/about-team - 2026-01-06
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS Greta Thunberg, a 16-year-old young person from Sweden, has inspired a generation to take action on climate change. In this episode, we acknowledge and appreciate the actions of youth, like Greta, around the world in demanding action on climate change. Reflecting on our own experiences, fear and our own perceived lack of knowledge often hinders us. Therefore, togeth
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS There is growing urgency within the academic, political and public spheres to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in order to lessen or mitigate the impacts of climate change. To do so, many online are voicing their commitments by making a New Year’s Resolution to reduce their flying or to not fly at all in 2019. In this episode, we explore the reasons why many are maki
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS Kiruna, a small and industrious mining town in the arctic north of Sweden, is facing a unique challenge - the mine has expanded so far under ground that it is weakening the town’s foundations and will eventually pose a threat to inhabitants. City leadership and the mining company decided that much of the town would have to be demolished and moved. While many might s
https://www.iiiee.lu.se/media-press/podcast-advancing-sustainable-solutions/podcast-episode-guide/town-ice-and-fire - 2026-01-06
The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) The IIIEE is a unique centre and node for interdisciplinary research and education within Lund University. We are located in the Öresund region, which is one of the most dynamic regions in Europe, with the ambition to become one of the most creative and sustainable city-regions in the world. Lund University and the Öresund
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ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS Given the global sustainability challenges that we face, we need new forms of production and consumption. However, will the sharing economy be a part of the solution? Or, part of the problem? In this month's episode, Sofie and Steven discuss the sharing economy broadly before elaborating on business models in the sharing economy. Speaking critically, they elaborate
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS There is growing interest by funding agencies, governments, and society in general to evaluate the impact of research conducted within academia. However, evaluating research impact is tricky and finding as well as leveraging impact pathways can be daunting without first considering the desired impact early in the research planning process. This is especially relevan
