Environmental monitoring and assessment
SLU has a unique role among Swedish universities through its commission to perform environmental monitoring and assessment. This is based on society's needs, as expressed in national environmental targets, international commitments and the overall objective of long-term sustainable development.
Current call for funding for taxonomic research
Every year, SLU Swedish Species Information Centre announces funding from the Swedish Taxonomy Initiative (STI) for taxonomic research projects pertaining to lesser-known organism groups or
Funding for taxonomic research
The Swedish Taxonomy Initiative aims to map and scientifically describe all plants, animals and fungi in Sweden, with priority for lesser-known species and groups of organisms. As part of this,
Climate changes threatens Lake Mälaren's ecosystem
Lake Mälaren’s environmental condition continues to concern researchers. The Focus on Mälaren 2024 report shows that the lake’s surface water temperature continues to increase, which makes it harder
STI Publications
Results from the Swedish Taxonomy Initiative (STI) include scientific papers and popular science publications. Below, you will find publications with connection to different activities and grants
About environmental monitoring and assessment
SLU’s environmental monitoring and assessment finds out how healthy our environment is and how its health is progressing. Our experts seek answers to how our world’s natural resources can be used
Forests
Within SLU's Forests programme there is a wealth of knowledge and experience about both Swedish and international forest-based environmental analysis.
Current findings - EMA
Find recent results and knowledge from SLU's Environmental monitoring and assessment.
Tools for analysis
SLU develops tools to visualise, analyse and make assessments or forecasts using environmental data. Some tools you can use directly online, others require downloading software.
Report species sightings
Report species sightings and contribute to knowledge of Swedish flora and fauna as well as its response to climate change.
Alpine/Arctic Landscapes
We gather SLU's competence regarding Alpine/Arctic landscapes and work towards supporting Sweden’s national and international commitments related to the environmental goal ”a magnificent mountain
Official statistics
Here you'll find official statistics on the state and development of Swedish forests provided by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). SLU is responsible for official statistics on
Eutrophication
The Eutrophication Programme is intended to provide data on which to base action to combat eutrophication of our aquatic systems. It should provide an up-to-date picture of the source and size of