How can we ensure decentralised, clean and affordable energy?

Come and listen Thursday May 2nd to Paul and Anna from Freegrids!

Freegrids is a recently founded non-profit research and advocacy organisation founded by three students from Malmö University in the summer of 2023. We are dedicated to contributing to the energy transition by following our mission of driving sustainable development in the energy sector and ensuring energy security for all through decentralised, clean, and affordable energy solutions. Freegrids does so by conducting research on decentralised energy solutions and working closely with the needs of stakeholders in the energy transition.

When: May 2nd 12:00-13:00

Where: Green Innovation Park Alnarp: Slottsvägen 1 (back entrance)

Register here for a free lunch!

How can we drive transformative change in our food chain?

Come and listen Thursday 18th of April to Jessica Johansson, Senior advisor at MiljöMatematik.

Svensk Kolinlagring, or Swedish Carbon Storage in English is an initiative, a collaboration and a common platform that connects different actors to enable increased carbon storage with added value in Swedish agriculture. We have created a solution that contributes to stopping climate change, increasing humus content and fertility, preserving and creating ecosystem services, and contributing to a sustainable food system.

When: April 18th 12:00-13:00

Where: Green Innovation Park Alnarp: Slottsvägen 1 (back entrance)

Sing up here for a free lunch!

Do you want to know what rewilding is, hear some examples and get to know some young people involved in the movement?

Mark your calendar for March 20, organized by the European Young Rewilders , VentureLab@SLU, and Soren Bay Kruse Thomsen to celebrate #WorldRewildingDay with this open event!

📆WHEN: 20 March, 17.30-19.00
📍WHERE: Silvicum building, SLU Alnarp Campus - Sundsvägen 3, Alnarp

✍️Limited spots, so: SIGN UP HERE

Meet Richard Perkins in Alnarp on the 12th of December!

Regenerative Agriculture - a farmer putting theory into practice.

Garnering more than 15 million views on his blog, having over 150,000 followers on Instagram and 170,000 subscribers on Youtube, and teaching thousands through his live trainings and online courses, Richard Perkins has inspired farmers all over the globe with his pragmatic no-nonsense approach to profitable system design.

A recognised leader in the field of regenerative agriculture, he is the owner of Europe’s foremost example, Ridgedale Farm, and the author of the widely acclaimed manual Regenerative Agriculture.

He has worked professionally in every major climate zone across several continents consulting to projects, farms and industry and is now focused on educating a new generation of farmers who want to restore soils and feed their local communities whilst making a good living from it.

When: 12th of December 09:00-15:00 (Doors open at 08:30 – we start at 09:00 sharp)

Where: Aulan in Alnarpsgården, Sundsvägen 6, Alnarp, Lomma

Sign up:

You can sign up for all three sessions in one go, or for one or two of the three sessions separately.

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Sign up for the FIRST SESSION

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Program:

Session 1: 09:15 – 10:35

-What is Regenerative Agriculture?

-Human scale farming

-Soil, Carbon and Water

-Complex Vs Complicated systems

-Exponential growth and decay

-Ecosystem processes

Here we will look at the basic tenets of Regenerative Agriculture, which runs counter to the trajectory of industrial ag, and aims to put the nobility back into rural stewardship. We will break down each of these tenets to explore key insights into soil, carbon and water which must dictate how we farm if we wish to sustain production in the long term in an economically, ecologically and socially sound way. We will explore key ecosystem processes that we must harness to our advantage to avoid constantly fighting symptoms, as we do in so many areas of our lives.

20 min break: 10:35 – 10:55

Free fika from Plantkafeet, kombucha from Roots of Malmö and …

Session 2: 10:55 – 12:15

-The Scale of Permanence

-Topography and farm design

-Keyline and agroforestry

The Scale of Permanence is the ordering framework with which Richard approaches farm design; an elegant and holistic way of prioritizing the importance of different elements in the landscape from the earliest developed ecological design framework. We will understand the direct relationship between topography and water, the limiting factor for all production, and how to design energy efficient farms (and even urban areas) that harness gravity. By understanding ecosystem processes and topography we design landscapes that look very different from the typical farms we are used to seeing, and explore the layered benefits.

Lunch break 12:15 – 13:15

Unfortunately, no lunch included!

Session 3: 13:15 – 15:00

-Direct sales through relationship marketing

-Modular, scalable and replicable enterprises

Relationship marketing is not only the basis of food-security for local communities in human-scale agricultures, but allows the farmer to have control of their business and see fair returns for their hard work. We shall explore the modalities and innovations for entrepreneurial farmers in this regard, explore various enterprises and dive into numbers and economy to see how they stack up.

Want to work on sustainability projects for your internship or thesis?

Come and listen Thursday the 26th of October to Emma Brodén from Sustainalink!

Sustainalink is a non-profit organization that creates opportunities for students in various disciplines to work on sustainability projects in collaboration with companies, municipalities, and other organizations.

Regardless of whether you are at the beginning of your education, or if you are soon about to start writing your thesis, Sustainalink offers projects that enable you to gain knowledge, experience, and inspiration to kick-start your career.

All the projects are formed out of real sustainability challenges and queries faced by different organisations, so you have the chance to make a difference and contribute with your knowledge towards a sustainable development.

Read more about Sustainalink here.

Where: Green Innovation Park Alnarp: Slottsvägen 1 (back entrance)

Register here for a free sandwich, Tuesday the 24th at 12:00 latest. *If you sign up but can’t make it, please unregister on Eventbrite by the 12th so we don’t have any food waste!

Masterclass | Challenge accepted: Imagining a nature-based future for Bangladesh

17h00 @ GREEN INNOVATION PARK, Alnarp where we will join the livestream!

How does one go about imagining the Future? We know that a climate resilient and nature positive future is possible with Nature-based Solutions, but to go from ideas to the drawing board is another story. We want to help you explore possibilities for nature-based futures that are compatible with a complex and challenging reality. By taking the case of the Bengal Delta in Bangladesh, we walk you through the do’s and don’ts of the whole process.

Programme:

Tim van Hattum (WUR), leader of the projects Netherlands in 2120, and EU in 2120 will talk about the untapped potential of Nature-based Solutions in addressing climate change and biodiversity loss. He will share his experience in using long term perspective to stimulate discussion on landscape planning and policy choices.

Maheen Khan (WWF NL), Bangladeshi entrepreneur now working with civil society to amplify the voices of climate change, will emphasises the importance of grasping the local social, economic and political issues when it comes to designing nature-based solutions. She will go over the local context and help you understand how local people view nature, so that the future will also fit and benefit them.

With this Masterclass, you will get a good picture of the challenges experienced in the Bengal delta, and start building your toolbox to imagine a path for the future.

Organized in collaboration with Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research and Wageningen Biodiversity Initative.

Always welcome to just join in, but register for a free dinner!

*If you sign up but can’t make it, please unregister on Eventbrite two days before the event, so we don’t have any food waste!

How can mushrooms help upcycle materials by using them as substrates for cultivation?

Come and listen Thursday the 14th of September to Caroline Sandberg!

Caroline won the NOBALIS entrepreneurial and innovation program in 2022 and during lunch at VentureLab@SLU at Green Innovation Park, she will tell you about her UNwasted startup focussing on mushroom cultivation and how the NOBALIS program helped with mapping and implementation of the business.

Where: Green Innovation Park Alnarp: Slottsvägen 1 (back entrance)

Register here for a free sandwich, Tuesday the 12th at 12:00 latest. *If you sign up but can’t make it, please unregister on Eventbrite by the 12th so we don’t have any food waste!

MountainOats was founded by Annika, Linnea, Marie and Stijn, students at Lund University, with the vision to close the loop in today's food production and put the planet first. Together, they decided to make healthy and sustainable snacks that taste like a true indulgence. With a mission to make food out of food production waste, MountainOats was born. MountainOats uses upcycled ingredients to produce delicious, sustainably sourced and nutrient-rich pouches for outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy on-the-go.

Where: Green Innovation Park Alnarp: Slottsvägen 1 (back entrance)

Register here for a free sandwich, Wednesday the 17th at 12:00 latest. *If you sign up but can’t make it, please unregister on Eventbrite by the 17th so we don’t have any food waste!

Nepri is a Skåne-based startup with the mission to help farmers find and treat plant diseases before they cause harm to crops. Founded by Erik Karlsson, a recent graduate from LTH at Lund University. During his MSc thesis he used the chip technology for fieldwork in rural Kenya, where he saw how farmers could do little to save their crops from plant diseases. Nepri uses new microfluidic chip technology, by which they can find the cause behind a majority of all plant diseases: harmful microbes living in the soil. By digging down chips in the soil, they can measure the amount of harmful microbes in that specific area, and guide farmers to more precise and timely management of diseases, before they infect the crop.

Where: Green Innovation Park Alnarp: Slottsvägen 1 (back entrance)

Register here for a free sandwich, Wednesday the 10th at 12:00 latest. *If you sign up but can’t make it, please unregister on Eventbrite by the 10th so we don’t have any food waste!

Miriam started her own sustainable food business a few years ago. In her business Funky Flavor, she brought excitement into a healthy diet by offering fermented vegetable mixes that were made from local and rescued ingredients. In her second business Trash to Gold, she was working on alternative materials out of food waste. Today she works for the Malmö Food Council and Drivhuset Malmö to support other entrepreneurs to start their own journeys. During this lunch meeting, Miriam will talk about how to overcome the most common challenges when starting your own food business from the ground. 

When: Friday May 5th 12:00-13:00

Where: Green Innovation Park Alnarp: Slottsvägen 1 (back entrance)

Register here for a free lunch sandwich, Wednesday the 3rd at 12:00 latest. *If you sign up but can’t make it, please unregister on Eventbrite by the 3rd so we don’t have any food waste!

WellNest's Recharge Rooms are thoughtfully designed using principles from environmental psychology and architecture to promote well-being, focus, and productivity in the workplace. Leonie, Lorenza and Paul, students from Lund University, provide a dedicated space for meditation, ergonomic exercises, or focused work sessions. The simple act of being present in a WellNest can have a positive impact on mental well-being, concentration, and stress levels, making it a valuable addition to any workplace.

Where: Green Innovation Park Alnarp: Slottsvägen 1 (back entrance)

Register here for a free sandwich, Wednesday the 17th at 12:00 latest. *If you sign up but can’t make it, please unregister on Eventbrite by the 26th so we don’t have any food waste!

SwIdeas is a value-driven organisation based in Malmö, with the aim to make an impact. We believe in sustainability, diversity, collaboration, and equality. From the circular economy to entrepreneurship and agroecology. We create different educational and learning materials to raise awareness and promote knowledge building. Learn more about sustainability, green and digital skills, bio-economy in farming, and climate action. (Find out more about their projects, and apply for their assistant position)

Where: Green Innovation Park Alnarp: Slottsvägen 1 (back entrance)

Register here for a free sandwich, Wednesday the 19th at 12:00 latest. *If you sign up but can’t make it, please unregister on Eventbrite by the 19th so we don’t have any food waste!

As a horticultural student at SLU Alnarp, Johan Valeur started off by having an idea about how to transport plants via postage safely. He was then contacted by VentureLab@SLU and encouraged to pursue his idea. Two years later Johan started Svenska Blommor and ended up being the first person to ever dropship fresh-cut tulip bouquets directly from one of Sweden's largest tulip farmers to customers' homes via e-commerce. Johan will tell us about the mistakes, the ups and the downs, as well as all the successes he experienced! 

Where: Green Innovation Park Alnarp: Slottsvägen 1 (back entrance)

Register here for a free sandwich, Wednesday the 12th at 12:00 latest. *If you sign up but can’t make it, please unregister on Eventbrite by the 12th so we don’t have any food waste!

Woolie Design started out as a group of outdoor lovers who knew nothing about wool but wanted to do something about all the wool that is being thrown away and burned. Claudio, Timo, Sebastian and Esmee, students from Lund University, are tackling the 2nd largest threat to health and well-being, just after air pollution, they saw an opportunity: to reduce noise and reduce waste. Woolie designs sound-absorbing wall and ceiling panels from Swedish waste wool for office spaces to reduce stress, improves productivity and positively impacts the environment.

Where: Green Innovation Park Alnarp: Slottsvägen 1 (back entrance)

Register here for a free sandwich, Wednesday the 29th at 12:00 latest. *If you sign up but can’t make it, please unregister on Eventbrite by the 29th so we don’t have any food waste!