International fieldwork scholarships
Are you an SLU student? Do you want to do field work in a low- or middle-income country for your thesis? Apply for our stipend for international thesis work. Deadline 25 March 2026.
Indigenous farmer-to-farmer learning in Northern Guatemala
In Guatemala, deep inequality hides the realities faced by indigenous peoples. In regions like Alta Verapaz, centuries of exclusion have driven extreme poverty, yet Maya-Q’eqchi’ communities continue to defend their lands and revive resilient, sustainable ways of farming.
Looking for an internship?
At the moment, both the World Bank and FUF are recruiting interns for several different positions both in Sweden and globally. Follow this link to read more and apply!
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Africa’s Youth take on responsibility for the Continent’s Forests
Africa’s young population plays an increasingly important role in sustainably managing the continent’s forests. New initiatives and workshops in Kenya and Cameroon, show how local knowledge, digital tools and entrepreneurship contributes to a sustainable forestry and green economy. -
Strong sunlight limits plant diversity and biomass in grasslands
The sun is the basis for photosynthesis, but not all plants thrive in strong sunlight. Strong sunlight even constrains plant diversity and plant biomass in the world's grasslands, a new study shows. Temperature, precipitation, and atmospheric nitrogen deposition have less impact on plant diversity. -
Smart farming scares pests away – and lures them aside
Smallholder farmers in Africa struggle with weeds, insect pests and low soil fertility. The push-pull system, where crops are grown alongside other plants that scare away or attract pests, is one way of dealing with these problems. The method works – but not everywhere and not in the same way. -
Traditions determine which tree species are used in Madagascar – challenged as the rainforest shrinks
The forest is vital for the local population in Madagascar. A new study shows how culture and traditions govern which tree species are preferred in everyday life. The study provides knowledge that is needed to support the population and reduce pressure on the forest.
International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists
World map for co-publications
Interactive world map over SLU co-publishing for SLU and researchers based in countries all over the world. Explore and see the publications by clicking on a specific country.
AgriFoSe2030
The AgriFoSe2030 programme targets the UN Sustainable Development Goal 2 - "End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture" in low-income contexts. We synthesise and translate existing science into policy and practice, and develop capacity to achieve this.