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Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

Conservation, carbon, communities: Swedish carbon purchases through forest plantations in Uganda Climate research Rural development Research The goal of halting deforestation is becoming increasingly important in climate change negotiations, and forest plantations are becoming important tools for this. However, past research shows that deforestation often has been assumed and connected to local people’s practices without empirical proof. This project analyses various actor’s different perspectives in relation to a forest plantation in Uganda. 18 December 2015
The transition of Swedish farming 1990-2040 Rural development Research The time period investigated is a period when several major agricultural policies have transformed the conditions for Swedish farming; first, through deregulation in 1991, later through EU-accession in 1995, then as a result of a series of changes in the CAP as environmental policies as well as natural and cultural heritage targets have been implemented. 10 June 2016
Conflicts and synergies in Swedish rural areas: A study of peri-urban agricultural land Rural development Research We study management of peri-urban agricultural land in Sweden, with a specific focus on agricultural lands in two Swedish municipalities, Halmstad and Uppsala. 28 June 2017
Emerging virus infections in the wildlife-livestock-human interface Veterinary nursing Rural development Research Understanding the epidemiology and socioeconomic impact of peste des petits ruminants. International research cooperation within the Swedish Research Links programme. 07 November 2014
Paying for ecosystem services: consequences and alternatives (PECA) Rural development Research The on-going degradation of ecosystems threaten future food production and we now have to plan for how to secure fundamental life-support services, such as climate regulation, fresh water provision etc., i.e. so called ecosystem services (ES) for the future. 09 June 2016
Collaboration for profitability and environmental benefits in farm-based biogas production Renewable energy Rural development Research The project investigates the Swedish farmers' collaboration in farm-based biogas production and studies the effects of various forms of collaboration for the entrepreneur's profitability, production, environmental benefits, and learning and rural development 25 February 2015