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Research news | 2021-02-24

Thanks partly to good planning, Danish urbanites enjoy a bit of green

Over the last 20 years, residential areas across Denmark have become denser and greener

Research news | 2020-11-19

Eight centre researchers among world's most cited in 2020

Stephan Barthel, Oonsie Biggs, Örjan Bodin, Thomas Elmqvist, Carl Folke, Per Olsson, Garry Peterson and Johan Rockström on exclusive list of world’s most influential researchers

Research news | 2020-09-24

Stephan Barthel appointed professor at University of Gävle

Centre researcher also listed among the world’s most cited researchers

Research news | 2020-08-10

Changes in ownership and short-term planning see urban green areas disappear

Parks, gardens and other greenspaces made available for everyone are increasingly diminishing. The change is often undetectable by the residents themselves

Research news | 2020-06-05

Seven resilience principles for the digital city

Cities resemble ecosystems in a number of ways, and urban planning has much to gain from applying resilience thinking

Research news | 2020-05-29

What cities need to learn from Covid-19

If the coronavirus has taught urban planners anything, it is that public access to green areas is more important than ever

Research news | 2020-04-29

How social distancing affects our movements and well-being

Project to analyze how Swedes have changed their outdoor social activities during the coronavirus pandemic

Research news | 2020-04-21

Coronavirus highlights the need for open green spaces in cities

In times of social distancing, green areas are more important than ever

Research news | 2020-03-16

Why nature, community and place motivate urbanites to act for a desirable environment

In Warsaw, residents determined to avoid spatial chaos of the past mobilize to avoid environmental chaos in the future

Research news | 2019-11-20

Five centre researchers among world's most cited

Carl Folke, Johan Rockström, Reinette “Oonsie” Biggs, Stephan Barthel and Per Olsson on exclusive list of world’s most influential researchers

Research news | 2019-11-06

What they talk about when they talk about SES

As the social ecological system framework celebrates 20 years, researchers analyse its use in scientific publications. Despite increased popularity, a unifying definition is still missing

Research news | 2019-09-04

Biting the hand that feeds them

Once close allies, cities and agriculture are now in fierce competition for land

Research news | 2019-05-13

Exploring urban resilience at eye level

Balancing urban development and residents’ experience of their city is a difficult act. New study presents method for understanding how city dwellers use their cityscape

Research news | 2018-06-14

Love nature, save a salamander

Swedish school project shows how children saving salamanders grow a stronger connection to nature afterwards

Research news | 2017-12-29

No longer old school

Why university campuses play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable development

Research news | 2017-10-19

Eight ways to rewire the world's food system

The starting point for a rethink on how we produce our food

Research news | 2017-09-27

Connecting over a sustainable future

Better understanding of human-nature connections can provide a powerful window into how to drive sustainable behaviour

Research news | 2017-05-28

A new scientific realism

Researchers call for a new ”embodied scientific realism” where connections between mind, body and nature are better accounted for

Research news | 2016-12-26

Lost in urbanisation

Urban expansion will result in a 1.8-2.4% loss of global croplands by 2030, says paper in PNAS

Research news | 2016-11-01

Space syntax error

Why future urban design must include cognitive and emotional experiences from inhabitants, not just focus on functionality

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