EIT Climate-KIC News
Satellite images reveal the positive effects of restoration in the northern hemisphere peatlands
Satellite data spanning over 20 years shows that the temperature and albedo of restored peatlands begin to resemble those of intact peatlands within about a decade
Study: World’s critical food crops at imminent risk from rising temperatures
Warming will severely decrease the amount of global cropland available for staple crops of rice, maize, potato and soybean.
EIT Jumpstarter Programme 2025
The EIT Jumpstarter is an award-winning pre-acceleration programme funded by the European Union designed to help validate innovative ideas and develop business skills to create and run innovative start-ups. The programme focuses on talents coming from countries located in Central, Eastern and Southern Europe, where the pace of innovation is moderate or emerging.
Research reveals hidden carbon emissions in urban parks: landscape life cycle assessment paves the way for low-carbon parks
The emissions generated during the construction of parks could still be reduced.
Aalto’s new community-built sauna floats on repurposed wind turbine blades
Aalto-born Reverlast is transforming old wind turbine blades into durable floating structures designed to withstand even harsh marine conditions
Summer School Alum Story: Addressing Modern Challenges with the Circular Economy Course
Tim von Ass, Summer School alum and a Business Administration student at the University of Hamburg, has focused his studies on business information systems and supply chain management. Attracted by Finland’s leading position in the circular economy, he enrolled in the Circular Economy course at Aalto University Summer School.
The ice whisperers
Professor Jukka Tuhkuri studies ice in Otaniemi and around the world. Ice has fundamentally changed – we’ve messed up, he says. Now we need to understand what that means for humanity.
Is there enough water in the land of a thousand lakes? True or false: three claims about drought risks in Finland
Drought is one of the world's most devastating natural disasters, and climate change is likely to increase and intensify droughts around the world.
Climate action plans of the six largest cities in Finland compared – densification alone is not enough for a climate solution, researchers emphasize
Aalto University researchers showed that even though the importance of urban green is growing, densifying the urban structure is still a mantra for climate work that is not questioned.
Understanding climate warming impacts on carbon release from the tundra
Tundras could transform from carbon sinks into a carbon source, exacerbating the effects of climate change
EIT RawMaterials Call for Master's Degree Programme (2025) - D.L.: 31 JAN 2024
Pleas note the call only for Master Degree Programme that already hold the EIT Label
Proposal submission: Wednesday, 31 JAN 2024 at 13:00 CET
Proposal submission: Wednesday, 31 JAN 2024 at 13:00 CET
Five things everyone needs to know about boosting the sustainable bioeconomy
Assistant Professor Luana Dessbesell explains what makes bioinnovation truly sustainable and how to avoid challenges that stalk growth entrepreneurs.
‘I wanted to add the business dimension to chemical engineering and to understand how innovations are created’
Emilia Tognetty, who is working on her master's thesis, is investigating how industrial carbon dioxide can be commercially utilised.
Five things decision-makers should know about feeding the planet
Science-based advice about the global food system for decision-makers.
Research project turns waste into sound-absorbing solutions with biodegradable foam
Team plans expansion while adhering to circular economy principles
Professor Jarek Kurnitski as a member of the new climate panel
Government appointed new Climate Change Panel for 2024–2027 which will be composed of 15 researchers from universities and research institutes. The chaired is Jyri Seppälä from the Finnish Environment Institute.
Summer School alum story: Embracing sustainability and diverse perspectives in the Circular Economy course
The Circular Economy course taught Dominika Kwasková new perspectives in both the business world and in working with a diverse group.
A finer picture of global migration reveals complex patterns
New research shows that socio-economic factors play a larger role than climate
PlastLIFE promotes a sustainable circular economy for plastics
In the project Aalto University explores the business opportunities and challenges of the circular economy
Let’s end fast fashion — and favour resilience over efficiency in all industries
Focusing on short-term profit isn’t sustainable. So what can we do to move in the right direction?
