Current findings - EMA

Find recent results and knowledge from SLU's Environmental monitoring and assessment.

News - environment

Adding water to mires doesn’t always boost carbon uptake
Adding water to mires does not always boost carbon uptake. New SLU research shows that mineral-ri...
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Climate changes threatens Lake Mälaren's ecosystem
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Forest management
Call for proposals: management plans for urban forests, parks and green spaces
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Forest growth is rebounding, according to the Swedish National Forest Inventory

The growth rate of Swedish forests is increasing again after a period of decline, while harvest levels are decreasing following record highs,These are some of the key findings in the latest official statistics by the Swedish National Forest Inventory at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU).

Critical situation for sharks, rays and chimaeras

A global report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) stresses the urgent need to address overfishing and bycatch of sharks, rays and chimaeras in all countries.

Easier to find SLU's official forest statistics

SLU's official statistics on the state and changes of forests are now also published on the dataportals of Sweden and EU.

Talking science: Five minutes about microplastics in soil and freshwater

What are microplastics and why are they a problem? Meet Ze Hui Kong and Mareile Heinze who has focused their respective research at SLU on microplastics in aquatic environments and soil.

Ze Hui Kong and Mareile Heinze. Screenshot from video.

SLU Maps

Find examples of maps developed by SLU, using data from our Environmental monitoring and assessment.

What does SLU do for the climate?

We provide knowledge, decision support and facts about climate solutions. We teach our students about sustainability and they inspire us to further reduce our impact on climate.

SLU works with the climate 52 weeks a year. Illustration: Michael Kvick, SLU

The Baltic Sea Science Center

Visit the Baltic Sea Science Center at Skansen, Stockholm, and learn about the Baltic Sea, its organisms and the impacts on the system from the 90 million people living around it.

Focusing on water issues

Water is essential to life. SLU's knowledge contributes to achieving the global sustainable development goals focusing on water quality, life in water and the human use of water resources. Here you find a few current examples.

Current knowledge on water from SLU

Published: 23 May 2025 - Page editor: fomaredaktion@slu.se

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