Projects supported 2023/2024

TranSLeaP

Multivocal action research project exploring integration of transformative sustainability learning (TSL) into profession-oriented higher education such as engineering, medical and teacher education. Conducted as a workshop series in Sweden and Japan with higher education teachers.

Towards Sustainable Fashion with less hazardous chemicals in clothes

Research project examining a non-animal approach to assessing the potential of textiles to cause skin allergies, with the goal of promoting safer chemicals in clothing for better health and sustainability. Given the widespread use of unregulated substances in textile production, particularly outside the EU, the project addresses a critical knowledge gap. The findings contribute to efforts to reduce hazardous chemicals in fashion, supporting the goals of Agenda 2030.

Impacts of Flood Exposure on Emergency Health Services in Sweden

Funding extended into 2025 – read more about the project.

Ground for Change: University teachers' perceptions of sustainability integration in professional education

Funding extended into 2025 – read more about the project.

Research Center collaboration on climate and health

With support of Stockholm Trio For Sustainable Actions, KTH Climate Action Centre External link, opens in new window., the Bolin Centre for Climate Research External link, opens in new window., the Centre for Health Crises External link, opens in new window. and the Centre for Excellence for Sustainable Health External link, opens in new window., initiated a collaboration in 2023 to increase knowledge about the links between climate change and health. As part of the collaboration, a student competition was organized for a greener and healthier Stockholm. The winning project was Winter Sponge City. The collaboration was also part of organising a Symposium on climate and health in 2023 to bring together experts from different fields relevant for understanding the interactions, challenges and co-benefits related to climate and health.