EIT Climate-KIC News
Save our lakes by eating roach
Each roach an angler pulls up also removes phosphates, a key factor in eutrophication, from the water system. These phosphates are bound in fish bones.
Rare metals need efficient recycling
How can the valuable ingredients of batteries be recovered? What could replace bismuth, tellurium and many other rarities? These issues are being examined by the CloseLoop project.
Visionary realist
Mika Anttonen, a billionaire who made his fortune by refining oil, spends a lot of time and money in search of alternative energy solutions.
Turning off the tap
There is no single solution to the shortage of water, but applying several might get the job done.
Nature provides the means for the sustainable management of floods
World Water Day is held on 22 March. This year's theme is "Nature for water", which highlights how natural methods can be used in curbing flooding, droughts and water pollution.
Aalto University seeking to make Finland a model country for energy storage solutions
Through partnerships and cooperative projects, solutions are being sought to the challenges of energy storage.
Finland should become a model country for sustainable battery production and the circular economy
Growth of electricity powered transport increases demand for lithium batteries. Through strategic cooperation and circular economy expertise, Finland can establish itself as a leader in the battery industry.
Aalto University becomes a member of Climate Leadership Coalition
The organisation aims at affecting the ability of companies and society to respond to climate change.
Banking sun and wind energy
How to make the storing of renewable energy cheaper and easier? If this study is successful, it will represent a major leap towards finding a solution to climate change.
Spectral library reveals how boreal trees reflect solar radiation
An internationally significant spectral library helps in the interpretation of satellite images and in the assessment of the effects of forests on climate.
International students coming to Otaniemi to tackle climate change challenges
Aalto University is hosting an international Journey Summer School focusing on climate change innovations.
5 million euro project could see Finland become the model country for the circular economy of metals
Effective recycling would be ecologically-friendly – and accelerate Finland's economy.
Circular economy business ideas win ClimateLaunchpad competition
The national winners will take part in the international final to be held in Cyprus.
Funding call for Climate-KIC Pathfinder innovations
EIT Climate-KIC is EU program, which funding instruments foster novel climate innovation to born from research
Energy sector executive Mika Anttonen named School of Engineering Alumnus of the Year
Anttonen is known for his open-minded work in the energy sector for mitigating climate change.
Circular economy, metals and entrepreneurship combined as a postgraduate course for the first time
Pitch training and the pitch competition were the highlight for many participants.
New policy ideas by students for a sustainable and circular economy
Students in Aalto University's Design for Government course address complex public sector and government challenges.
Constructing refugee camps might cause massive carbon dioxide emissions
Architect Matti Kuittinen developed a model for low-carbon rebuilding, which will facilitate constructing in accordance with sustainable development.