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This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Parama Sinha Pali has published an article in the Asia Dialogue entitled "Indian Elections 2019: Social media and fake news" In light of the upcoming General Elections in India, SASNET affiliated researcher Parama Sinha Pali writes about the role of social media in shaping India’s political discourse and the spread of

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/new-publication-affiliated-researcher-parama-sinha-palit-fake-news-indian-elections - 2026-06-23

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. SASNET Director Andreas Johansson has published a book on Pragmatic Muslim Politics in Sri Lanka. This book, based on Andreas’ PhD thesis, analyses and discusses the use of Islamic terms and symbols in the political party Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC). It is based on interviews with the leading members of the party

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/new-book-andreas-johansson - 2026-06-23

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. On May 9, three experts will discuss past and current Indian politics in view of the ongoing elections. In view of the ongoing Indian General Elections, Swedish South Asian Studies Network invites you to a panel discussion on the past and current political scenario in India with a main focus on the electoral process a

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/panel-discussion-indian-general-elections-2019 - 2026-06-23

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Nearly 40 Nordic researchers and academics from 15 universities in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland have so far registered to participate in the Networking Day on South Asian Studies, that SASNET organizes in Lund on Monday 25 April 2016. They are all working on South Asia-related issues, and have been invited to d

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/networking-day-nordic-south-asian-studies - 2026-06-23

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Director Andreas Johansson was interviewed in several media around the world about the recent attacks in Sri Lanka. Links below:TV 4Sverigesradio (Ekot, P4)TRT World Dubai Eye (Live) ToyokeizaiP3 NyheterTT (Published in, Aftonbladet, Corren, Nsd, Folkbladet, Pressen, allanyheter, Uppsala Nya Tidning, Sydsvenskan, Hall

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/andreas-johansson-commented-attacks-sri-lanka - 2026-06-23

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. The SASNET Director provides an analysis of the past and current political and ethno-religious scenarios in conflict-ridden Sri Lanka. On April 22, 2019, SASNET Director Andreas Johansson’s article “Sri Lanka’s violent past has created a polarised society ripe for radicalisation” was published in The Independent in li

https://www.sasnet.lu.se/article/two-more-articles-andreas-johansson-recent-attacks-sri-lanka-published - 2026-06-23

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Hakim Abdi, who recently defended his PhD thesis at the department, has published a popular science article on The Conversation website. Hakim Abdi recently finished his PhD studies the department. Now he has published a popular scientific article on the The Conversation website.Articles published on The Conversation

https://www.nateko.lu.se/article/chad-country-most-vulnerable-climate-change-heres-why - 2026-06-23

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Jörgen Olofsson, Markku Rummukainen and Minchao Wu were recently featured or cited in various media. Researcher interviewed about strategies to achieve climate targetsResearcher Jörgen Olofsson, was interviewed in the daily Dagens ETC about a new book containing 100 strategies to achieve climate targets by 2050. “I’ve

https://www.nateko.lu.se/article/staff-swedish-media - 2026-06-23

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Anders Lindroth was interviewed by the magazine Dagens ETC about the climate impact of forests, and about why the amount of carbon in the atmosphere is increasing. Anders Lindroth, Professor Emeritus at the Department, was recently interviewed by Dagens ETC. In one article about about the effect of forests on the clim

https://www.nateko.lu.se/article/anders-lindroth-interviewed-dagens-etc - 2026-06-23

This article is over 5 years old, and the information may therefore be outdated. Swedish forests are important carbon sinks today, despite emissions from deforestration. The choice of management is paramount for the impacts on climate change and some of the concepts used in the climate discussion today needs to be thought over and based on research. This is the essense of an article published by P

https://www.nateko.lu.se/article/dn-debatt-clear-cutting-forests-generate-large-greenhouse-gas-emissions - 2026-06-23

Associate Professor Barry Ness is LUCSUS' new Director from 1st January 2024. He is excited about this new venture in his career, and aims to bring a collaborative and inclusive leadership approach to the role, one that mirrors the greater developments in the field of sustainability science. Read more about Barry Ness, and about his vision for LUCSUS in this interview. What are you most excited ab

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/meet-new-lucsus-director-barry-ness - 2026-06-23

LUMES alumni Sahana Subramanian started her PhD Studies at LUCSUS in Spring 2023. Sahana Subramanian will be working in the NaturICE research project, where she hopes to provide a better understanding of how societal-nature relationships in glacierised environments are changing due to glacier retreat. Learn more about her background and aspirations for her research in this short interview. What do

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/phd-student-sahana-subramanian-explores-plural-values-human-nature-relationships-glacierized - 2026-06-23

PhD student Valentina works in the FORMAS-funded project Environmental Human Rights Defenders – Change Agents at the Crossroads of Climate change, Biodiversity and Cultural Conservation. She hopes her research will contribute to an understanding and visibilization of the transformative role that Environmental Human Rights Defenders can play within multiple crises, focusing not only on their experi

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/phd-student-valentina-lomanto-explores-role-environmental-human-rights-defenders-agents-change - 2026-06-23

We’re happy to announce that this year’s Development Research Conference (DevRes) will be held at Lund University on October 21-23. The conference aims to gather Swedish affiliated researchers working in fields linked to development and sustainability. The Development Research Conference (DevRes) is a bi-annual conference gathering researchers working in fields linked to development and sustainabi

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/save-date-devres-conference-21-23-october - 2026-06-23

PhD student Carmen Margiotta will explore how diverse cosmological worldviews influence individuals' connections with glaciers, as part of the project NaturICE. Her specific focus revolves around the intersection of environmental and epistemic justice, emphasizing the subjective experiences of climate change. Read more about her research focus and her background in this short interview. What do yo

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/phd-student-carmen-margiotta-studies-how-individuals-worldviews-influcence-connections-glaciers - 2026-06-23

Farming practices have the potential to slow climate change by pulling carbon from the air and store it in the soil. A new study from LUCSUS has identified seven ways in which farmers can increase carbon sequestration. It also found that woody perennials took up more than annual crops, suggesting that winegrowing could be particularly favorable for carbon soil storage. – What can farmers do to hel

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/study-identifies-seven-ways-which-farmers-can-help-increase-carbon-storage-soil - 2026-06-23

Join LUCSUS, Lund University and Lund municipality for this year's Sustainability week. We are organising many different events, and hope to see you there! Sustainability week is an annual event in Lund organised as a joint venture by Lund University and Lund municipality. The week serves as a platform for bringing together ideas, for cross-disciplinary collaborations, for raising public awareness

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/join-lucsus-years-sustainability-week-lund-8-13-april-2024 - 2026-06-23

A new research project aims to enhance educators' skills for nurturing inner resilience and reducing climate anxiety of learners through trauma-informed and creative approaches that link inner and outer dimensions of transformation. It is led by Lund University in collaboration with many partners. The motivation for the project is based on the fact that much sustainability and climate education te

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/new-lucsus-research-project-aims-address-climate-anxiety-youth-and-enhance-skills-educators-and - 2026-06-23

To strenghten the visibility of LUCSUS, and LUCSUS research, a number of key research areas have been added to the LUCSUS website. The aim is to make it easier for external researchers, funders and other actors to locate and familiarise themselves with the different research areas in which LUCSUS has many publications, projects and people connected to. The key research areas represent particular s

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/key-research-areas-lucsus - 2026-06-23

Do you want to work with climate change transitions and sustainability? Then the LUCAS programme is for you! It offers potential and vital ways of addressing climate change in collaboration with society. We are delighted to announce that we are launching a new 2-years Master of Science programme in Climate Change and Society, LUCAS!Building on 20 years of successful education at LUCSUS, the LUCAS

https://www.lucsus.lu.se/article/new-master-science-programme-climate-change-and-society - 2026-06-23