An interactive view of the sectors of water use; how much water people consume for agricultural, industrial, and household use; and what’s left for nature.
A new study proposes a new research agenda exploring the questions degrowth researchers need to ask to advance the transition to a sustainable and just global food system.
Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ has appointed biologist Rashmi Sasidharan as Professor of Plant Stress Resilience. Together with her research group, Sasidharan aims to pinpoint the mechanisms that help plants cope with stressful environments. This knowledge will pave the way toward more climate-resilient crops.
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional problems in the world. PhD candidate at Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ Neshat Moslehi has invented compounds that could potentially be used for iron fortification of foods.
A recent study in Sustainability Science identifies three research directions crucial to help enable a sustainable future for Arctic Indigenous food systems.
The magazine of the Centre for Science and Culture about public engagement, with inspiring columns, background stories and experiences of research and support staff of Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ.
Digital technologies are expected to play a major role in a circular economy. New UU study suggests their sustainability impact must be better understood.
In this podcast 'Focused on the Future', scientists from Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ and stakeholders talk about views on climate change, based on Longtermism.
Five researchers at Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ have been awarded a prestigious Marie SkÅ‚odowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Fellowship. The MSCA fellowships support training, skills and career development for outstanding researchers.
Eight awarded projects in the Dutch Research Council's National Roadmap for Large-scale Research Infrastructure involve UU and UMC Utrecht researchers.
Elbert de Jong opiniestuk over rechtszaken tegen bedrijven waarin zij aansprakelijk worden gehouden voor hun bijdrage aan klimaatverandering en dat effectiviteit geen criterium mag zijn in klimaatrechtszaken.
NWO has awarded a grant to RóisÃn Burke, affiliated to the Netherlands Institute of Human Rights (SIM) at Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ, for her research into environmental peacebuilding
Over his long and eminent career, Will de Ruijter has made landmark contributions on a broad range of topics, including the dynamics of currents and fronts in the Dutch coastal zone and, in particular, the Agulhas Current system off South Africa.
Six Professors appointed at Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ and UMC Utrecht have joined the Royal Holland Society of Sciences and Humanities (RHSSH, in Dutch KHMW).
NWO has awarded a grant to dr. Jasper Sluijs to develop a new research agenda examining state ownership as it relates to sustainability efforts in Europe.
