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Earth science

Geoscientific research has to do with the Earth and its history, from both short-term and very long-term perspectives. Geoscientific research covers research in the areas of meteorology, oceanography, geology, quaternary geology, etc. Among other things, this research yields knowledge about weather and climate, climate change, natural resources, disasters and environmental impact.

Mountain-crossing climate research

The Abisko research station is popular among researchers from all over the world for studying climate change.

Marine analyses
Chemical and biological analyzes of marine samples, to support research and environmental monitoring.
Research vessels Gulf of Bothnia
At Umeå Marine Sciences Centre (UMF), research vessels are available for research and environmental monitoring. UMF conducts regular sampling...
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Permafrost thaw threatens up to three million people in the Arctic

Climate change is expected to have far-reaching implications for livelihoods, infrastructure and environment.

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Herbivorous insects have major impact on forests

Major global study shows that insect herbivory plays a significant role in carbon and nutrient cycling.

Just One-Third of the World’s Longest Rivers Remain Free-Flowing

A study in Nature shows new global assessment of the planet’s remaining free-flowing rivers.

ARIMETH: A mechanistic Understanding of Arctic River Methane Emissions
Duration 1 March 2025 until 31 March 2025
Type of project Research project
Terrigenous freshwater inputs threaten coastal resource quality
Duration 1 August 2023 until 31 July 2027
Type of project Research project
An integrative framework for understanding and predicting the role of inland waters in the carbon cycle
Research area: Earth science
Duration 1 January 2021 until 31 December 2025
Type of project Research project
Climate change induced regime shifts in Northern lake ecosystems
Duration 1 January 2017 until 31 December 2022
Type of project Research project
Biogeochemistry
Research area at the Dept. of Ecology and Environmental Science
Research area: Earth science