Collaboration

At the Department of Urban and Rural Development, we see collaboration with societal actors as a tool for our employees to contribute to sustainable development, and as a method for conducting and continuously developing our research and education.

SLU Swedish Biodiversity Centre

A centre for research on biodiversity as a critical issue for societal development. We initiate, conduct, and coordinate research, investigations, and communication activities aimed at conserving, restoring, and sustainably using biodiversity.

SLU Swedish Centre for Nature Interpretation

A meeting place, a centre for development and a competence resource for all nature interpreters in Sweden.

Sida's Helpdesk for Environment and Climate Change

A collaboration between Sida, SLU, and the University of Gothenburg with the purpose to support the integration of environmental issues into Swedish development cooperation.

Linnaeus’ Hammarby cultural reserve

A collaborative project between SLU and the County Administrative Board in Uppsala, where the Division of Agrarian History conducts research, education and landscape care.

Uppdrag landsbygd

A government mission with the aim of strengthening research on rural areas.