Daniel Valentini on why urban waterscapes matter more than ever

Floods, droughts, and rising seas are putting cities under increasing pressure. Researcher Daniel Valentini from SLU Urban Futures explains why understanding urban waterscapes – the dynamic relationship between water and city life – is essential for building resilient, inclusive, and climate-adaptive cities.

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Designing the wetlands of the future

How should we design wetlands to balance biodiversity, water purification, carbon storage, and recreation? SLU researchers are exploring how multifunctional wetland landscapes can provide the greatest benefits for both nature and society. With new tools, long-term studies, and collaboration with municipalities, they’re shaping future strategies for sustainable wetland development. Learn more

When climate redraws the map – water challenges in future outdoor environments

How can cities turn water-related climate challenges into opportunities for healthier, more resilient environments? In the latest Venue: Urban Landscapes webinar, experts from research, municipalities, and government agencies explored innovative solutions – from national resilience strategies to local projects in Uppsala and Copenhagen. Learn more

Landscape architects explore the future of coastal design

Seascapes – biodiverse, vulnerable coastal zones – are gaining ground in landscape architecture. At SLU, design students and researchers are exploring how to regenerate marine environments under pressure. By combining ecological insight with design tactics, they aim to shift the role of landscape architects from reactive to proactive in addressing water-related climate challenges.
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Exploring seascapes through taste, memory, and stories

Professor Maggie Roe visited SLU Alnarp to present her UK research exploring coastal landscapes through taste, memory, and stories. She introduced the Foodscape Atlas, an interactive map using food stories to connect history, culture, and community along northeast England’s coast. Learn more

Dialogues on more-than-human landscapes

At this year’s SLU Landscape Days, researchers and practitioners gathered to explore what it means to live and think in “more-than-human” landscapes – places shaped by the entanglement of humans, animals, plants, and materials. Discussions spanned feminist posthumanities, ocean literacy, and new ways of understanding landscapes as shared, living relations. Learn more

Agrivoltaics: Frontiers and opportunities for new research

Join the next session in SLU’s Climate Conversations series to explore innovative solutions combining agriculture and solar energy. Hear an inspiring keynote plus three expert talks featuring national and international perspectives. The webinar ends with an open discussion – your chance to ask questions and engage with the future of agrivoltaic systems.

November

DUT Call 2025: funding for collaborative urban climate projects

Approximately €44 million is available for collaborative projects accelerating the transition to climate-neutral, resilient cities. Key focus areas include 15-minute cities, circular urban economies, and positive energy districts. This fourth call under the EU Horizon Europe programme supports innovative solutions for urban transitions. Apply now and join the global mission for sustainable cities. Learn more

Att leva med havet – från varvsindustri till ålgräsängar

Missa inte avslutningen av Malmö-piloten inom EU-projektet Bauhaus of the Seas Sails! Den 25 november bjuder Malmö universitet in till ett inspirerande firande med utställning, paneldiskussion och mingel. Tillsammans utforskar vi framtidens havsnära stad – regenerativ, inkluderande och hållbar. Välkommen!
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