University of Gothenburg
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Field station in Northern Sweden
The Latnjajaure field station outside Abisko, Sweden, has been home to research on ecosystems and climate change since 1990.
Photo: Jonas Stenström
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Our research

We study the field of Earth System Science - nature, human society and their interactions in time and space. In an international, dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment, our research address global challenges such as climate change and the adaptation towards a sustainable world.

Our expertise lies in the fields of Physical geography, Geology, and Ecosystem Science. Our strong research areas are "Climate and Climate Change", "The Geosphere" and "Earth Surface Processes". We specialize in tools applied in these areas, such as dendrochronology, isotope analysis, Geographical Information Systems and remote sensing.

Finding solutions to global challenges

Our research projects address the biggest sustainability challenges with innovative solutions. Read about some of our latest projects here.

Sustainable innovative drinking water treatment solutions
Contact: Philipp Wanner 
Funder: Formas

  • protects from dangerous contaminants in drinking water
  • reduces the costs of water treatment
  • lowers operating costs for producers and ultimately drinking water prices

Research groups and facilities

Our research groups conduct socially relevant studies on the consequences of human activity on Earth and projects focusing on solutions for the sustainable development of our planet.

Regional Climate Group (RCG) 
Research leader: Deliang Chen

Alpine and Polar Ecology at the University of Gothenburg (APE)
Research leaders: Robert Björk, Heather Reese

Urban Climate Group
Research leaders: Sofia Thorsson, Fredrik Lindberg

Gothenburg University Laboratory for Dendrochronology (GULD)
Research leaders: Hans Linderholm, Kristina Seftigen

Hydrogeology Group
Research leaders: Roland Barthel, Philipp Wanner

Microgeochemistry Group Gothenburg MG3
Research leader: Thomas Zack

Biogeochemistry Group
Research leader: Tobias Rütting