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University of Virginia visits IIIEE with a Study Abroad programme for the third time. Sixteen University of Virginia students came to Lund to engage in a three week sustainability consulting projects. IIIEE is hosting the group for the third time while the students under the supervision of their mentors are working on their projects with the company Godsinlösen, two departments at the City of Lund

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/university-virginia-visit - 2026-04-13

On 26 May, the Romanian Ambassador to Sweden, H.E. Mr Iulian Buga and his delegation, are visiting the IIIEE to learn more about the activities of the IIIEE and to discuss the conditions and potentials of an expansion of the IIIEE outreach programme Swedish-Polish Sustainable Energy Platform, towards Romania.At the IIIEE, the delegation was welcomed by Lena Neij, Director of the IIIEE, Mikael Back

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/romanian-ambassador-sweden-visits-iiiee - 2026-04-13

Assoc. Prof. Kes McCormick is a co-author on two chapters in a new book on urban experimentation. This new book explores how the concept or urban experimentation is being used to reshape practices of knowledge production in urban debates about resilience, climate change governance, and socio-technical transitions. With contributions from leading scholars, and case studies from the Global North and

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/experimental-city-new-book - 2026-04-13

While climate policies would have a beneficial effect for energy security in most countries, energy independence policies would not bring significant climate benefits.Ambitious policies to reduce energy imports would have little impact on climate change, and could be achieved much more cheaply than the climate mitigation measures needed to limit climate change to no more than 2°C above pre-industr

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/reducing-energy-imports-not-sufficient-tackle-climate-change-according-new-study-published-nature - 2026-04-13

On 14 June, the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research (Mistra) is visiting the IIIEE. Mistra's executive Director Åke Iverfeldt is introducing Mistra and Lena Neij, Director of the IIIEE is presenting the IIIEE and ongoing activities.During the morning, IIIEE researchers are presenting various research projects that they are currently involved in.Projects:REES - Resource Efficien

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/mistra-visiting-iiiee - 2026-04-13

The winners of the Universitas 21 Global Ingenuity Challenge 2016 have been elected. Lund university was represented by Team Global Lund and won the category "Peer's Choice Award" together with Korea University, and received a special award for their contribution "Host-a-Home". The theme of this year's challenge was "Sustainable Housing" and the contribution Host-a-Home suggests a cost-effective,

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/winners-universitas-21-global-ingenuity-challenge-2016 - 2026-04-13

The June issue of the IIIEE Newsletter is out now. Follow the link Vol.1. No. 3, June, 2016IIIEE newsletter archive

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/june-issue-iiiee-newsletter-out-now - 2026-04-13

On 1 March, IIIEE researcher Alvar Palm discusses solar energy in the article "Kraftig ökning av solenergi - men stora skillnader i landet", published in Dagens Nyheter.Read the full article here (in Swedish only)

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/iiiee-researcher-alvar-palm-dagens-nyheter - 2026-04-13

A key issue for achieving the 1.5-degree target is a reduction in consumption levels. Despite the fact that around half of the necessary emissions reductions must come from significant changes in consumption and in people's behavior, current climate policies focus mostly on technology and on the green industrial transition - which is important, but not sufficient. The International Institute for I

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/lifestyle-changes-needed-15deg-target-what-can-we-learn-research - 2026-04-13

Global e-waste levels continue to rise, posing serious challenges to human health and the environment. Observed annually on January 24, Circular Electronics Day raises awareness about this escalating crisis and promotes sustainable practices such as more sustainable production, extending product lifespans, repairing, buying second-hand, and recycling responsibly. This initiative empowers both cons

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/five-ways-join-movement-circular-electronics-day-sparks-action-more-sustainable-tech-future - 2026-04-13

IIIEE researcher Luis Mundaca has be appointed as new member of the prestigeous editorial board of Applied Energy. Luis Mundaca will be a member of the editorial board for an initial period of two years, starting 1 March.  

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/iiiee-researcher-luis-mundaca-new-member-editorial-board-applied-energy - 2026-04-13

New article on the role of governance vis-á-vis direct citizen engagement to strengthen public involvement in the energy transition. This research examines the role of Swedish municipalities and municipally-owned energy utilities (MEUs) in promoting energy democracy through local renewable energy initiatives. Energy democracy emphasizes citizen participation and local control over energy governanc

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/toward-energy-democracy-municipal-energy-actions-local-renewable-energy-projects - 2026-04-13

On 3 March, at the SP Science Days on the "Future Flexible City", IIIEE researcher Kes McCormick talked broadly about sustainable urban transformatrion connected to the theme of urban resilience. He presented 3 research projects that the IIIEE are engaged in, including the Governance of Urban Sustainability Transitions (GUST), Visions and Pathways 2040 (VP2040) and the Malmö Innovation Platform. 

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/kes-mccormick-talks-sustainable-urban-transformation-sp-science-days - 2026-04-13

On January 30–31, IIIEE staff gathered to explore potential future pathways for the institute. The discussions focused on the IIIEE’s identity, its affiliation within Lund University, and future funding opportunities.Participants had the opportunity to reflect on what the IIIEE means to them and why they choose to work at the institute. Group discussions addressed the strengths and challenges of b

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/two-days-discussions-future-iiiee - 2026-04-13

The EU Directorate-General for Environment is showcasing IIIEE research in its Science for Environment Policynewsletter. The newsletter highlights IIIEE’s study Banking on Ecosystem Services, which reveals that European banks face significant risks due to their dependencies on ecosystem services (ES). Analysing data from the ten largest European banks, IIIEE researchers estimate that at least 26 c

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/eu-dg-environment-features-iiiee-research-sustainable-finance-and-ecological-economics - 2026-04-13

The IIIEE Podcast series "Advancing Sustainable Solutions" we highlight important sustainability topics with the purpose to offer research insights and suggestions on concrete actions to Advancing Sustainable Solutions. The Podcast was launched in 2018 and is now welcoming a new production team who have been eager to produce a brand new season! We are happy to announce that we have a new team of P

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/iiiee-podcast-welcome-new-crew-and-season - 2026-04-13

Den gröna omställningen räcker inte – vi måste också minska konsumtionen. Men hur kan vi nå dit, vilka hinder finns, och hur kan acceptansen öka? Vad säger forskningen? Och vilken roll spelar forskningsrön för politiken, näringslivet och organisationer? 1,5° Lifestyles: Forskning möter praktik – utmaningar och möjligheter Välkommen till Internationella Miljöinstitutets webbinarie med forskare och

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/15deg-lifestyles-forskning-moter-praktik-webbinarie-10-mars - 2026-04-13

A new online course from IIIEE is available on the subject “1.5° Lifestyles: Mainstreaming Everyday Sustainability”. The course is available for all and for free! Join the course and learn more! How can we transition to 1.5° lifestyles - living sustainably: being healthy and happy while living within planetary boundaries and carbon budgets? Such a transition requires not only individual changes, b

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/we-have-launched-new-mooc-15deg-lifestyles-mainstreaming-everyday-sustainability - 2026-04-13

On 8-10 April 2025, the IIIEE is hosting a conference with more than 500 researchers and practitioners working with sustainable consumption. The conference is arranged by SCORAI Europe 2025 in Lund and online participation is possible. SCORAI (Sustainable Consumption Research and Action Initiative) is an international knowledge network dedicated to fostering a flourishing and ecologically-sound so

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/scorai-europe-conference-iiiee-8-10-april - 2026-04-13

Together with Energikontoret Syd, the IIIEE together have received funding from Region Skåne to develop an energy course for professionals at municipalities and at the region in Skåne. The aim with the course is to contribute to an acceleration of Skåne’s energy transition.  The project has held its first workshop led by Jenny Palm and Åke Thidell from the IIIEE and Anna Torshög and Gustaf Wiklund

https://www.iiiee.lu.se/article/workshop-course-practitioners-accelerate-energy-transition-skane - 2026-04-13