Keyword: Biodiversity and sustainability

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New Research Council of Finland funding to unravel the wide-ranging impact of glyphosate on ecosystems and pollinators

01.08.2023

Glyphosate, a widely-used chemical compound in herbicides and its wide-ranging impacts on ecosystems and pollinators will be the research focus at the University of Turku. In their proposals, the researchers highlight the importance of comprehensively understanding the problem and stress the significance of collaboration between researchers, farmers and decision-makers to address the issue effectively. The research has received significant funding from the Research Council of Finland and Sakari Alhopuro Foundation.

Aboa Tech Talks webinar in May: Sustainable packaging

27.04.2023

The universities in Turku launched in autumn 2021 a joint webinar series focusing on technology and sustainable development. Aboa Tech Talks will highlight new technologies and innovative technological research that can offer solutions to the complex global challenges of our time.

Aboa Tech Talks webinar offers viewpoints to circular economy

09.02.2023

The universities in Turku launched in autumn 2021 a joint webinar series focusing on technology and sustainable development. Aboa Tech Talks will highlight new technologies and innovative technological research that can offer solutions to the complex global challenges of our time. Events are open for everyone and the language is English. Next seminar on 3 March 2023 offers viewpoints on circular economy.

Reducing pesticide pollution and the intensity of harvesting can increase crop yield and contribute to climate change mitigation

08.02.2023

In two studies, researchers at the University of Turku have found that carbon sequestration and plant resilience as well as forage pasture yield can be increased through key adjustments in agricultural management. The results provide a roadmap for reducing pesticide loads in soils and the first steps towards increasing climate change mitigation while improving crop yield in grasslands.