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The Flow: Sverker Sörlin, LNU Travel and Sustainability, Highlighted KM Vatten Research, Source Separated Conference

Postat den 22nd November, 2024, 14:39 av caliac

Exciting News for Kunskapsmiljö Vatten!

Sverker Sörlin, renowned professor of Environmental History at KTH, will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences in January. Sörlin has made significant contributions to understanding humanity’s impact on the environment and climate, earning both national and international recognition.

His multifaceted research emphasizes the need for public engagement and insight among decision-makers in addressing sustainability challenges. He is a leading figure in promoting awareness around sustainable development. We look forward to celebrating this honor and gaining inspiration from his visit.

KM Vatten will host a seminar with Sverker Sörlin at the end-of-January, 2025. Stay tuned for more details on your chance to engage in captivating discussions with one of today’s luminaries in research for a sustainable future!


LNU Climate Action & Travel

Planning a trip to a conference? Going on a sampling excursion? LNU’s Climate Action Plan outlines goals for reducing carbon emissions in work travel by 50% in 2025 compared to 2019 levels. You can work on reducing emissions in your own work by choosing to travel by train instead of flying, choosing meeting locations that are green-certified, and cycling to work when possible. LNU Devleopment Strategist Joacim Martinsson Rikner has reviewed the book Brain Train, written by colleagues at Uppsala University, which discusses ways of maximizing productivity during work travel. We understand how crucial it is for researchers and educators to maintain a global network for advancing knowledge and science. As we approach 2030, let’s focus on discovering the best and most sustainable solutions to uphold these vital connections! 🌍 ♻️ 💻


Highlighted KM Vatten Research:

A new article published in Ambio by KM Vatten researcher Kjell Larsson, Ulrica Carlson & Erik Stålnacke, in collaboration with the Swedish Coast Guard. The article discusses the rising transport of non-petroleum substances, such as vegetable oils and bio-based oils, by chemical tankers. Unfortunately, these materials can harm marine ecosystems if spilled. Between 2020 and 2023, the Swedish Coast Guard identified 233 instances of such discharges in Swedish waters, with a significant majority occurring in the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and some within protected areas known as Natura 2000 sites. The total area affected by these discharges was substantial, raising concerns about the adequacy of current regulations aimed at protecting sensitive marine environments.

Read it here: Recurrent discharges of non-petroleum substances from chemical tankers in Swedish marine Natura 2000 sites are against the aims of EU Directives

Photo: Swedish Coast Guard


Conference of note: Source Separated Sanitation Summit 2025

Wednesday 11 Jun – Friday 13 Jun, 2025, Helsinborg, Sweden

Interested in forward-thinking circular solutions for wastewater in society? Book your spot at the Source Separated Sanitation Summit 2025, which will examine source separated wastewater systems and how they work.

The organizers are NMBU (Norwegian University of Life Sciences), IWA Sweden, NSVA/RecoLab, Sweden Water Research, and Svenskt Vatten.

Read more here.


Final thoughts

Welcome to all of those attending the 3-day Marine Research Days conference next week at Linnaeus University! 🌊 🔬 🦠

Det här inlägget postades den November 22nd, 2024, 14:39 och fylls under The Flow: KM Vatten's Official Newsletter

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