Published 10 October 2022 How do we go beyond tokenistic forms of participation to collaborative multi-stakeholder forms of engagement? A recent paper looks at the current forms and implications of citizen participation in nature-based solution cases in 21 cities. The results show that although tokenistic forms dominate citizen participation, collaborative multi-stakeholder forms of engagement do

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/citizen-participation-governance-nature-based-solutions - 2025-07-05

Published 11 October 2022 Batch 28 going to the beautiful park at Wanås to enjoy an outdoor class exercise. On 5th October, Batch 28 from the Master's program Environmental Management and Policy enjoyed the traditional outdoor teaching day at Wanås Castle in Skåne. The day contained teaching with peer feedback and inspirational artwork, as well as great nature.

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/batch-28-annual-outdoor-class-exercise - 2025-07-05

Published 11 October 2022 Research shows conversations matter - both for learning and inspiring action. On the topic of transformations, the IIIEE will release new mini-series several times a year, consisting of a bundle of episodes around a common theme. First out is the series on 'Cities, Climate and Change'. The IIIEE is launching a new podcast collection “Talking Transformations”  with thought

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/iiiee-launching-new-podcast-talking-transformations - 2025-07-05

Published 17 October 2022 Professor Don Huisingh, visiting Professor of Sustainable Development and master of Cleaner Production, and distinguished source of inspiration to the IIIEE, met up with both colleagues and students. Professor Don Huisingh, visiting Professor of Sustainable Development and master of Cleaner Production, and distinguished source of inspiration to the IIIEE, visited for a co

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/long-time-visiting-prof-don-huisingh-back-meet-staff-and-students - 2025-07-05

Published 13 October 2022 On October 1st, 22 citizens from across the Swedish population gathered for a full-day workshop at the IIIEE to discuss and envision how to change their lifestyles to fit within the 1,5° Paris-goal. The participants showed great interest in the topic, despite bringing a variety of views to the discussion table. The central piece of the workshop was the ‘Climate Puzzle’, w

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/citizens-gathered-project-workshop-15deg-lifestyles - 2025-07-05

Published 2 November 2022 ​​​​​​​The global energy crisis and the challenges of climate neutrality are showing, more than ever, the strong need to foster and materialise sustainable energy behaviours as soon as possible. A new publication shows current opportunities and challenges. This Special Issue, jointly developed with the UNEP Copenhagen Climate Centre and the ZHAW Zurich University of Appli

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/new-publication-behavioural-insights-sustainable-energy-use - 2025-07-05

Published 18 October 2022 How do we transition to a circular economy through governmental policies and business models? A literature synthesis shows that there is a multitude of possible interactions between governmental policies and business models. Governmental policies and business models are considered key elements for a transition to a circular economy. In current literature, there is a lack

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/interactions-governmental-policies-and-business-models-circular-economy-systematic-literature-review - 2025-07-05

Published 26 October 2022 ​​​​​​​How can we navigate both the challenges and opportunities in the energy system due to the increasing use of electric vehicles? Smart electric vehicle charging and user flexibility have been proposed as potential remedies for future imbalances in energy consumption, but the success of such remedies requires close collaboration between users and system operators. A s

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/requesting-control-and-flexibility-exploring-swedish-user-perspectives-electric-vehicle-smart - 2025-07-05

Published 28 October 2022 A fresh new ranking on sustainability in higher education puts Lund University on #12. The ranking includes 700 universities worldwide. The first-ever QS World University Rankings: Sustainability compares 700 of the world’s top universities against a range of environmental and social sustainability metrics, to see which institutions are doing the most to tackle the world’

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/sustainability-programs-lund-university-ranked-12-world - 2025-07-05

Published 2 November 2022 What are the key competences of a partner for circular-oriented innovation? A qualitative and in-depth case study provides insight into collaborative relationships for circular-oriented innovation. The implementation of circular initiatives requires certain capabilities and knowledge that traditional business models often lack, requiring new perspectives and external coll

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/closing-competency-gaps-circularity-exploring-partner-dynamics-circular-oriented-innovation - 2025-07-05

Published 8 November 2022 How can cities and urban actors facilitate the circular economy? A Special Issues article points to the complexity that cities are facing and gives glimpses of how circular cities may evolve in the future. The urban context is an experimentation space to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. This Special Issue explores how and why cities engage in circularity.

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/achieving-circular-economy-exploring-role-local-governments-business-and-citizens-urban-context - 2025-07-05

Published 17 November 2022 According to a survey by the trade union Naturvetarna, Lund University has been ranked in Scania as the number one preferred employer. This is according to voters working in life science, or bioproduction. Those who work in life science, sustainability or bioproduction and live in the region Skåne have had their say - Lund University is the most attractive employer. This

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/lund-university-ranked-top-preferred-employer-skane - 2025-07-05

Published 16 November 2022 How can evaluations contribute to sustainability transitions? Whereas traditional evaluation approaches are better suited to focus on incremental changes, a new multi-disciplinary framework combines evaluation theory offers the opportunity to better enhance learning for radical transformations. There is an urgent need for radical transformations of unsustainable socio-te

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/theory-based-approach-evaluations-intended-inform-transitions-toward-sustainability - 2025-07-05

Published 16 November 2022 How can we move towards 1.5° living? What are the actions we as individuals can uptake to lower our carbon footprint? The EU 1.5° Lifestyles team has collected 50 research based and relevant low carbon lifestyle options to be implemented if we are to achieve the 1.5° climate targets. The international research team of the EU 1.5 Lifestyles project (of which IIIEE is part

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/how-still-achieve-15-target-research-suggests-50-important-lifestyle-options - 2025-07-05

Published 13 October 2015 In the September issue of Tomorrow, Atea's stakeholder magazine, Dr. Peter Arnfalk's chronicle discusses the pros with virtual meetings, education and MOOCs.View the chronicle here (in Swedish only)More about virtual meetings here

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/associate-professor-peter-arnfalk-ateas-chronicle - 2025-07-05

Published 21 November 2022 What are the opportunities for active transport policy pathways? Research shows that a policy mix that maximises economic benefits entails bike-sharing, cycle parking, training and education, low traffic neighbourhoods, e-bike grants, a workplace parking levy and increased use of a ‘cycle-to-work’ Scheme. Combined with concerns about climate change, air pollution and hum

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/assessing-economic-benefits-active-transport-policy-pathways-opportunities-local-perspective - 2025-07-05

Published 25 November 2022 New research uncovers the dark side of customers returns, offering policies to address the growing problem of product destruction. It will come as no surprise that the number of consumer products being returned has exploded in recent years. This can be attributed to a range of factors, including the growing popularity of home delivery, liberal returns policies, and the p

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/e-commerce-products-consumers-return-risk-ending-landfills - 2025-07-05

Published 25 November 2022 IIIEE guest professor Nancy Bocken has conducted several studies business models and consumption and explains about sufficiency and other tricks in a new magazine article. Professor Nancy Bocken's advice for Black Friday is crystal clear: turn off the computer! Nancy has spent year studying business models and consumption problems and in recent study she addresses the to

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/expert-message-black-friday-day-turn-computer-and-take-walk - 2025-07-05

Published 30 November 2022 How can business drive sufficiency? A study using the ‘Business for Sufficiency’ (BfS) framework examining businesses already employing sufficiency sheds light on the viability, desirability, feasibility and sustainability for them to do so. It also shows that most prevalent strategies require the least radical changes. The breaching of planetary boundaries and excessive

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/business-sufficiency-framework - 2025-07-05

Published 2 December 2022 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been declared a co-laureate of the prominent 2022 ‘Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity’. For its contributions to the IPCC Assessment Reports, the IIIEE feels honoured to be part of this initiative. The 2022 Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity was awarded to IPCC together with the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Bi

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/ipcc-receives-2022-gulbenkian-prize-humanity - 2025-07-05