Projects in climate adaption

RISE is developing the digital tool Event & Climate, making it more user-friendly and credible through verified climate data and the development of business models.

Härryda Municipality is one of 48 Swedish cities that, within the initiative Climate Neutral Cities 2030, are working together with several national government agencies and Viable Cities to lead the way in the climate transition. Viable Cities' mission is Climate Neutral Cities 2030 with a good lif…

The project is developing a biogas platform for agriculture to optimize residual streams and arable land, promoting fossil-free food production and climate-neutral farming. It supports Sweden’s goal of net-zero emissions by 2045 and strengthens self-sufficiency, benefiting both customers and societ…

The FreeLIB (Fluorine-free Lithium-ion Batteries) project explores how PFAS and other hazardous fluorinated compounds form and are released during lithium-ion battery recycling and investigates methods to effectively reduce these emissions.

RISE is leading a project that explores how advanced technology can be used to measure and strengthen sustainable agricultural practices. With support from the SNSA and Arla Foods, the project will develop AI-based tools that analyze satellite images and drone data, with the aim of providing farmer…

Droppvis explores how digital nudging methods can reduce household water consumption through behavioral changes, while also analyzing consumption patterns in relation to external factors. The project investigates scalable solutions for sustainable water use and contributes to more efficient resourc…

OCEAN-H2 tackles climate change head-on by pioneering large-scale green hydrogen production using offshore renewable energy sources. The project implements rigorous environmental impact assessments to minimize harm to marine ecosystems during operation and decommissioning of offshore facilities.

URSOILL – Swedish Living Lab works to improve soil health in Swedish cities through research, innovation, and collaboration between municipalities, academia, industry, and citizens. By developing solutions for cleaner, vibrant, and resilient urban soils, URSOILL contributes to greener cities, great…

Stainless steel production generates large amounts of pickling sludge with high levels of both valuable metals and hazardous substances. iSTRESS 2.0 develops circular & climate-friendly processes to recycle resources, reduce landfill requirements & prevent the formation of carcinogenic chromium(VI)…

AGROSOIL supports the transition to agroecological weed management by co-developing strategies in living labs that promote soil health while improving weed mangement and reducing herbicide use and tillage intensity.

Climate neutral Luleå 2030 is a collaborative initiative exploring innovative forms of cooperation, processes, and working methods to enable the transformative changes needed to accelerate the climate transition—both within and beyond the municipality. At the heart of the project is the creation of…

The FUSE project aims to generate new knowledge and develop cutting-edge green technologies for the sustainable production of furan-based platform chemicals.

NEXRUR tackles rural and agricultural challenges by developing and testing community-driven business models. Focusing on social, environmental, and economic sustainability, EU and Chinese partners collaborate through case studies, digital tools, and shared solutions.

The URSOILL project will establish five Living Labs across diverse climatic zones and socio-economic contexts in Europe. Each lab will serve as a collaborative hub where researchers, municipalities, businesses, and citizens co-create and test innovative practices for urban soil restoration:

PREMA-HEAPS is an ambitious initiative centered around improving the performance, reliability, and adoption of heat pumps.

The extraction of natural resources has tripled in just fifty years and we are facing a crossroads: continue as usual – or rethink from the ground up. By radically extending the lifespan of vehicles and by creating attractive circular business offers, Re:Value wants to increase resource efficiency …

In this prestudy, we will generate knowledge about agrivoltaics in Norrbotten that provides a solid foundation for an effective research project with a pilot test facility. Agrivoltaics may enable profitable local food production and resilient northern farming, but how it should be introduced must …

The AMR-Aqua project will investigate if and how different chemicals used in aquaculture contribute to the emergence, transmission and persistence of antimicrobial resistance in marine environments, and their link to resistance patterns in human and animal infections.

The project adopts a systematic approach through real-world case studies across various non-residential buildings, such as supermarkets and office spaces. Data collection and analysis will include energy consumption patterns, retrofit costs, and performance metrics, using tools like energy modeling…

By applying groundbreaking heat pump technology to one of the most energy-intensive drying processes, industries can drastically reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. This innovation paves the way for greener manufacturing methods, enabling companies to adapt to climate targets while achi…

NAVHYS is a European collaborative project that develops a system for utilising liquid hydrogen (LH₂) as a fuel in service vessels at sea. The aim is to enable completely emission-free operations at sea, thereby contributing to climate-neutral maritime transport.

MOUSERS is a four-year research project investigating how residents of Swedish households use common spaces. The goal is to guide future building designs that encourage more circular and optimal use of space through sharing.

Operating swimming pools requires a lot of energy

The SmartPV project will innovate and demonstrate new energy and resource-efficient smart glazing technologies that merges photovoltaic (PV) and smart window approaches for both localized electricity production and enhanced energy savings.

This project aims to strengthen architects' ability to use and develop design technologies for a more efficient, sustainable, and business-oriented architectural practice.

COOLGEOHEAT II supports the climate transition with sustainable, cost-effective solutions for thermal energy sharing between buildings. It strengthens local energy supply and reduces emissions. Funded by the European Regional Development Fund through Interreg Öresund-Kattegat-Skagerrak.

We are advancing toward a net-zero emissions future by producing high-quality construction elements made from industrial wood residues and underutilised forest resources of unclassified origin — paving the way for a more sustainable tomorrow.

Remanufacturing is a circular strategy with strong potential to scale up, support sustainable business and reduce environmental impact. It also helps build resilience in a turbulent world.

- Alternative binders for concrete - Validation of new testing methods adapted to alternative binders

Why do some circular business models succeed while similar others do not? This project explores key factors influencing adoption through comparative case studies in Sweden, the Netherlands, Spain, and the USA, integrating business and customer perspectives to address knowledge gaps in adoption of c…

vSET cultivation method is a bio-based, biodegradable seed treatment concept that protects crops against biotic and abiotic stresses. The system has two main elements which allow precise seed placement in no-tilled and green-covered soils.

Lack of skills and resources makes it difficult for municipalities to use data and digital technologies available for green transition. In the project we look at how a "task force" can promote green innovation. The initiative aims to optimize resources and share expertise and challenges between re…

BIOMETHAVERSE aims to diversify possible production methods for biomethane in Europe, increase cost-effectiveness, and contribute to the dissemination and use of new biogas technology. RISE designs, builds, and operates a mobile testbed for biological methanation of syngas to biomethane within the …

ZEvRA will demonstrate a harmonized circularity methodology that allows for interchangeability and replicability throughout Europe. The methodology and manufacturing technologies will be supported by digital tools and validated on a full circular car, integrating 8 prototype components covering 84%…

The leather industry is becoming increasingly aware of consumer concerns about the use of animal by-products and the negative environmental impact (high global carbon dioxide emissions). Today, the synthetic-based leather is commonly made from fossil-based raw materials and lack biodegradability, t…

I cropping systems like conservation agriculture that practices reduced tillage it is very difficult to control perennial weeds without using large amounts of herbicides, especially glyphosate/Roundup. IWM-CA aims to develop integrated strategies where root cutters are used to control perennial wee…

The project goal was to establish a solvent-free manufacturing process of lipid mixtures from Emulsi Biotech. These lipid-based systems, based on natural vegetable oils, are intended for oral pharmaceuticals.

What happens to the forest value chain, not to mention humanity, when forests are existential threats? How does this image reflect our contemporary relationship with the forest? Through foresight, speculative design, prototyping and visualization, with a broad group of experts, RISE invites to refl…

Scenario analyses of climate measures often focus on actions within the manufacturing and energy industries rather than the potential for reduced demand, including lifestyle changes. This project aims to analyse development pathways to net-zero consumption-based climate emissions and a renewable en…

The energy transition faces many uncertainties, while planning tools are often deterministic. This project will develop the first planning tool for energy infrastructure across multiple sectors that represents this uncertain environment, at regional, national, and European levels.

SUSDOCK: Sustainable control of docks (Rumex spp.) – Synergies of detection, mapping, and innovative weed control aims to develop sustainable weed management and image-based mapping of docks in North European grasslands.

The project aims to develop, manufacture, and test an advanced outlet guide vane for the next generation of aeroengines from GKN.

The project investigates the role of economic subsidies in the transition of the iron and steel industry, a sector responsible for 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions and 10-12% of Sweden's total carbon dioxide emissions.

How are the activities of Swedish ports affected by external factors such as total defense, NATO and climate change? What are the synergies and contradictions between the development towards the sustainable port and the new investments that need to be made in a changing world?

Despite extensive and growing environmental legislation under the vision of a circular economy in Europe, Europe's resource use and its subsequent negative environmental effects are not decreasing. In this project, we investigate how environmental policy instruments can be designed to steer towards…

PHARMECO aims to drive a green transition in the manufacture of medicine and reduce the environmental impact of (bio)pharmaceutical manufacturing routes.

The FOR-BLEND project, funded by Interreg Aurora, aims to enhance the green transition towards a sustainable economy by creating cross-border knowledge networks. The project focuses on developing a feasible process for managing forest-based residues locally to produce a sustainable fuel blending co…

Sweden imports most of the seafood it consumes. Many wild fish stocks are exploited at an unsustainable level, but aquaculture offers potential for increased seafood production. This project aims to analyze the environmental, social and economic sustainability of Sweden's aquaculture production tod…