Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in a Changing Climate - BECC
@beccsweden.bsky.social
A Strategic Research Area at Lund & Gothenburg universities, +300 researchers from natural & social sciences performing world leading research on the dynamics between biodiversity & ecosystem services in a rapidly changing world 🌍🐝🌱🪱🍄🦉
www.becc.lu.se
www.becc.lu.se
Old air samples hint at effects of climate change
Through DNA analysis of old air samples collected by the Swedish Armed Forces, Nils Cronberg (botany researcher & BECC PI) & colleagues, show that spore dispersal of northern mosses changed the past 35 years: www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/old-...
Through DNA analysis of old air samples collected by the Swedish Armed Forces, Nils Cronberg (botany researcher & BECC PI) & colleagues, show that spore dispersal of northern mosses changed the past 35 years: www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/old-...
December 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Old air samples hint at effects of climate change
Through DNA analysis of old air samples collected by the Swedish Armed Forces, Nils Cronberg (botany researcher & BECC PI) & colleagues, show that spore dispersal of northern mosses changed the past 35 years: www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/old-...
Through DNA analysis of old air samples collected by the Swedish Armed Forces, Nils Cronberg (botany researcher & BECC PI) & colleagues, show that spore dispersal of northern mosses changed the past 35 years: www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/old-...
Swedish Climate Symposium: Call for Abstracts open
SCS is a symposium for increased scientific understanding of climate change and its environmental and societal consequences. Explore the programme to see which sessions are accepting abstracts. Submit by 30 January: swedishclimatesymposium.com
SCS is a symposium for increased scientific understanding of climate change and its environmental and societal consequences. Explore the programme to see which sessions are accepting abstracts. Submit by 30 January: swedishclimatesymposium.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Swedish Climate Symposium: Call for Abstracts open
SCS is a symposium for increased scientific understanding of climate change and its environmental and societal consequences. Explore the programme to see which sessions are accepting abstracts. Submit by 30 January: swedishclimatesymposium.com
SCS is a symposium for increased scientific understanding of climate change and its environmental and societal consequences. Explore the programme to see which sessions are accepting abstracts. Submit by 30 January: swedishclimatesymposium.com
As COP30 approaches, several BECC members are contributing vital perspectives on climate justice, biodiversity, and the future of the Amazon.
In this post, we’ve gathered reading tips and contributions from BECC members: www.becc.lu.se/article/becc...
In this post, we’ve gathered reading tips and contributions from BECC members: www.becc.lu.se/article/becc...
November 7, 2025 at 10:36 AM
As COP30 approaches, several BECC members are contributing vital perspectives on climate justice, biodiversity, and the future of the Amazon.
In this post, we’ve gathered reading tips and contributions from BECC members: www.becc.lu.se/article/becc...
In this post, we’ve gathered reading tips and contributions from BECC members: www.becc.lu.se/article/becc...
As one of the main organisers behind Swedish Biodiversity Symposium - we are happy to see its off to a flying start!
Halfway through, we can still look forward to 1,5 days filled with inspiration, collaboration, and insight into Transformative change – from knowledge to action for biodiversity.
Halfway through, we can still look forward to 1,5 days filled with inspiration, collaboration, and insight into Transformative change – from knowledge to action for biodiversity.
October 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
As one of the main organisers behind Swedish Biodiversity Symposium - we are happy to see its off to a flying start!
Halfway through, we can still look forward to 1,5 days filled with inspiration, collaboration, and insight into Transformative change – from knowledge to action for biodiversity.
Halfway through, we can still look forward to 1,5 days filled with inspiration, collaboration, and insight into Transformative change – from knowledge to action for biodiversity.
If you happen to live in or around Lund, maybe we will see you 25 October on the Opening of Climate and Forests – A New Popular Science Exhibition at Naturum Skrylle: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/ope...
October 7, 2025 at 1:22 PM
If you happen to live in or around Lund, maybe we will see you 25 October on the Opening of Climate and Forests – A New Popular Science Exhibition at Naturum Skrylle: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/ope...
Today Green Pole project organises the conference Nordic Forest Policies. Panelists: Stefan Karlsson (Swedish Forest Agency), Marit Widman (Swedish Society for Nature Conservation), Kristian Ersbøll Berg Poulsen (Nordic Council of Ministers) & Terhi Koskela (Finnish resource Institute). greenpole.se
October 1, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Today Green Pole project organises the conference Nordic Forest Policies. Panelists: Stefan Karlsson (Swedish Forest Agency), Marit Widman (Swedish Society for Nature Conservation), Kristian Ersbøll Berg Poulsen (Nordic Council of Ministers) & Terhi Koskela (Finnish resource Institute). greenpole.se
Greetings from (parts of) the BECC board! We are on a two-day-retreat in Höör to work intensely with our future research strategy. Grateful for all the input we've had from our members, Scientific Advisory Board and Stakeholder Reference Group!
September 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Greetings from (parts of) the BECC board! We are on a two-day-retreat in Höör to work intensely with our future research strategy. Grateful for all the input we've had from our members, Scientific Advisory Board and Stakeholder Reference Group!
New LU Land series: Climate & sustainable land use
The 1st lecture (24/9) will give an introduction to the subject. Future lectures will delve deeper into various aspects of research on the interplay between climate change & changes in land use. More info (Swe): www.luland.lu.se/evenemang/lu...
The 1st lecture (24/9) will give an introduction to the subject. Future lectures will delve deeper into various aspects of research on the interplay between climate change & changes in land use. More info (Swe): www.luland.lu.se/evenemang/lu...
September 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
New LU Land series: Climate & sustainable land use
The 1st lecture (24/9) will give an introduction to the subject. Future lectures will delve deeper into various aspects of research on the interplay between climate change & changes in land use. More info (Swe): www.luland.lu.se/evenemang/lu...
The 1st lecture (24/9) will give an introduction to the subject. Future lectures will delve deeper into various aspects of research on the interplay between climate change & changes in land use. More info (Swe): www.luland.lu.se/evenemang/lu...
Exploring New Research Horizons in the Alps 🏔️
PhD student @hannaeks.bsky.social shares her experiences from a study visit, funded by BECC, to Campus Alpin and the Land Use and Climate Change research group in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: www.becc.lu.se/article/expl...
PhD student @hannaeks.bsky.social shares her experiences from a study visit, funded by BECC, to Campus Alpin and the Land Use and Climate Change research group in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: www.becc.lu.se/article/expl...
September 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Exploring New Research Horizons in the Alps 🏔️
PhD student @hannaeks.bsky.social shares her experiences from a study visit, funded by BECC, to Campus Alpin and the Land Use and Climate Change research group in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: www.becc.lu.se/article/expl...
PhD student @hannaeks.bsky.social shares her experiences from a study visit, funded by BECC, to Campus Alpin and the Land Use and Climate Change research group in Garmisch-Partenkirchen: www.becc.lu.se/article/expl...
Two inspiring days of discussions and experiences on Restoring Nature under Climate Change—bringing together perspectives from policy, theory, and practice in a thoughtful mix. A big thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to the 2025 BECC Annual Meeting in beautiful Halmstad!
August 28, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Two inspiring days of discussions and experiences on Restoring Nature under Climate Change—bringing together perspectives from policy, theory, and practice in a thoughtful mix. A big thank you to everyone who joined and contributed to the 2025 BECC Annual Meeting in beautiful Halmstad!
Changes in Land Use Leads to Increased Inbreeding in Swedish Butterflies
In his thesis, Zach Nolen examined Swedish grassland butterflies, showing that land use change not only reduce insect numbers. It can also increase inbreeding, especially in specialised species: www.becc.lu.se/article/chan...
In his thesis, Zach Nolen examined Swedish grassland butterflies, showing that land use change not only reduce insect numbers. It can also increase inbreeding, especially in specialised species: www.becc.lu.se/article/chan...
August 15, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Changes in Land Use Leads to Increased Inbreeding in Swedish Butterflies
In his thesis, Zach Nolen examined Swedish grassland butterflies, showing that land use change not only reduce insect numbers. It can also increase inbreeding, especially in specialised species: www.becc.lu.se/article/chan...
In his thesis, Zach Nolen examined Swedish grassland butterflies, showing that land use change not only reduce insect numbers. It can also increase inbreeding, especially in specialised species: www.becc.lu.se/article/chan...
Congratulations to Anna-Maria Jönsson, Deputy coordinator of BECC, on being appointed a new member of The Swedish Climate Council. We had a short talk with her to comment on her new assignment:
www.becc.lu.se/article/anna...
www.becc.lu.se/article/anna...
June 13, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Congratulations to Anna-Maria Jönsson, Deputy coordinator of BECC, on being appointed a new member of The Swedish Climate Council. We had a short talk with her to comment on her new assignment:
www.becc.lu.se/article/anna...
www.becc.lu.se/article/anna...
🌿Reminder: Submit your abstract for the first-ever Swedish Biodiversity Symposium! 🌿
📍 Gothenburg | 📅 21–23 October 2025
📝 Abstract submission deadline: 15 May
All sessions open to abstracts are indicated in the programme: swedishbiodiversitysymposium.se/en/programme
📍 Gothenburg | 📅 21–23 October 2025
📝 Abstract submission deadline: 15 May
All sessions open to abstracts are indicated in the programme: swedishbiodiversitysymposium.se/en/programme
May 8, 2025 at 2:29 PM
🌿Reminder: Submit your abstract for the first-ever Swedish Biodiversity Symposium! 🌿
📍 Gothenburg | 📅 21–23 October 2025
📝 Abstract submission deadline: 15 May
All sessions open to abstracts are indicated in the programme: swedishbiodiversitysymposium.se/en/programme
📍 Gothenburg | 📅 21–23 October 2025
📝 Abstract submission deadline: 15 May
All sessions open to abstracts are indicated in the programme: swedishbiodiversitysymposium.se/en/programme
Join us on Sustainability week in Lund next week! Information about the events that we organise or co-organise below - hope to see those of you in Lund at one or more:
www.becc.lu.se/calendar
www.becc.lu.se/calendar
April 30, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Join us on Sustainability week in Lund next week! Information about the events that we organise or co-organise below - hope to see those of you in Lund at one or more:
www.becc.lu.se/calendar
www.becc.lu.se/calendar
Congratulations to Jesica López, winner of this year's Agenda 2030 Award at Lund university for her research on the endangered Amazon rainforest.
Jesica is a researcher at the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science and a member of BECC. Learn more about Jesica and the award: shorturl.at/mCZFC
Jesica is a researcher at the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science and a member of BECC. Learn more about Jesica and the award: shorturl.at/mCZFC
April 10, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Congratulations to Jesica López, winner of this year's Agenda 2030 Award at Lund university for her research on the endangered Amazon rainforest.
Jesica is a researcher at the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science and a member of BECC. Learn more about Jesica and the award: shorturl.at/mCZFC
Jesica is a researcher at the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science and a member of BECC. Learn more about Jesica and the award: shorturl.at/mCZFC
Global Study of Dark Diversity Reveals Hidden Impact of Human Activities on Nature.
Honor Prentice, Professor Emerita in Biology and BECC PI at Lund University was one of the participating researchers in the study: www.becc.lu.se/article/glob...
Honor Prentice, Professor Emerita in Biology and BECC PI at Lund University was one of the participating researchers in the study: www.becc.lu.se/article/glob...
April 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Global Study of Dark Diversity Reveals Hidden Impact of Human Activities on Nature.
Honor Prentice, Professor Emerita in Biology and BECC PI at Lund University was one of the participating researchers in the study: www.becc.lu.se/article/glob...
Honor Prentice, Professor Emerita in Biology and BECC PI at Lund University was one of the participating researchers in the study: www.becc.lu.se/article/glob...
Surprising number of environmental pollutants in hedgehogs
Lead, pesticides, plastic additives, etc.—found by researchers at Lund Uni when collecting dead hedgehogs to investigate urban pollution. Study initiated by Maria Hansson, ecotoxicologist & BECC-PI: www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/surp...
Lead, pesticides, plastic additives, etc.—found by researchers at Lund Uni when collecting dead hedgehogs to investigate urban pollution. Study initiated by Maria Hansson, ecotoxicologist & BECC-PI: www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/surp...
April 1, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Surprising number of environmental pollutants in hedgehogs
Lead, pesticides, plastic additives, etc.—found by researchers at Lund Uni when collecting dead hedgehogs to investigate urban pollution. Study initiated by Maria Hansson, ecotoxicologist & BECC-PI: www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/surp...
Lead, pesticides, plastic additives, etc.—found by researchers at Lund Uni when collecting dead hedgehogs to investigate urban pollution. Study initiated by Maria Hansson, ecotoxicologist & BECC-PI: www.lunduniversity.lu.se/article/surp...
Maybe not the most inspiring picture, but we are looking forward to two inspiring days and our BECC PI-retreat.
We'll discuss upcoming Lighthouse-calls, upcoming evaluations of BECC and other Swedish strategic research areas and BECC's research strategy for 2026-2030. And more!
We'll discuss upcoming Lighthouse-calls, upcoming evaluations of BECC and other Swedish strategic research areas and BECC's research strategy for 2026-2030. And more!
March 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Maybe not the most inspiring picture, but we are looking forward to two inspiring days and our BECC PI-retreat.
We'll discuss upcoming Lighthouse-calls, upcoming evaluations of BECC and other Swedish strategic research areas and BECC's research strategy for 2026-2030. And more!
We'll discuss upcoming Lighthouse-calls, upcoming evaluations of BECC and other Swedish strategic research areas and BECC's research strategy for 2026-2030. And more!
So, this happened today, our Grand Seminar on Implementing International Agreements on Biodiversity in Sweden.
Unfortunately, we were so caught up by the interesting presentations that we forgot to take pictures and update you... But we'll try to write a summary of the day to share with you soon.
Unfortunately, we were so caught up by the interesting presentations that we forgot to take pictures and update you... But we'll try to write a summary of the day to share with you soon.
March 24, 2025 at 1:32 PM
So, this happened today, our Grand Seminar on Implementing International Agreements on Biodiversity in Sweden.
Unfortunately, we were so caught up by the interesting presentations that we forgot to take pictures and update you... But we'll try to write a summary of the day to share with you soon.
Unfortunately, we were so caught up by the interesting presentations that we forgot to take pictures and update you... But we'll try to write a summary of the day to share with you soon.
Digital lecture with BECC and LU Land: Invasive alien species in a landscape perspective.
We focus on prevention, boundaries in the landscape and solutions once species have become established.
🕣 08:30-09:30
💻 26 March: Zoom
📝 Register by 24 March: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/lu-...
🗣️ In Swedish
We focus on prevention, boundaries in the landscape and solutions once species have become established.
🕣 08:30-09:30
💻 26 March: Zoom
📝 Register by 24 March: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/lu-...
🗣️ In Swedish
March 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Digital lecture with BECC and LU Land: Invasive alien species in a landscape perspective.
We focus on prevention, boundaries in the landscape and solutions once species have become established.
🕣 08:30-09:30
💻 26 March: Zoom
📝 Register by 24 March: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/lu-...
🗣️ In Swedish
We focus on prevention, boundaries in the landscape and solutions once species have become established.
🕣 08:30-09:30
💻 26 March: Zoom
📝 Register by 24 March: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/lu-...
🗣️ In Swedish
Celebrate World Rewilding Day with us, with Rewilding Europe and with Rewilding Sweden on March 20, in Lund.
More info and registration: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/wor...
#rewilding
More info and registration: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/wor...
#rewilding
March 10, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Celebrate World Rewilding Day with us, with Rewilding Europe and with Rewilding Sweden on March 20, in Lund.
More info and registration: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/wor...
#rewilding
More info and registration: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/wor...
#rewilding
Welcome to the workshop "Hidden Sinks: The Overlooked Side of Arctic Methane"
We will explore the growing evidence of CH₄ sinks and their role in refining Arctic methane budget estimates.
🕣 Date: 13 - 14 May
🏢 Place: Gothenburg or zoom
📝 More info and registration: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/hid...
We will explore the growing evidence of CH₄ sinks and their role in refining Arctic methane budget estimates.
🕣 Date: 13 - 14 May
🏢 Place: Gothenburg or zoom
📝 More info and registration: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/hid...
March 3, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Welcome to the workshop "Hidden Sinks: The Overlooked Side of Arctic Methane"
We will explore the growing evidence of CH₄ sinks and their role in refining Arctic methane budget estimates.
🕣 Date: 13 - 14 May
🏢 Place: Gothenburg or zoom
📝 More info and registration: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/hid...
We will explore the growing evidence of CH₄ sinks and their role in refining Arctic methane budget estimates.
🕣 Date: 13 - 14 May
🏢 Place: Gothenburg or zoom
📝 More info and registration: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/hid...
Join us for this LU Land breakfast seminar on sustainable land use: Is there enough land for climate action, biodiversity and other societal needs?
🕣 08:30-09:30
💻 5 March: Zoom
📝 Register by 3 March: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/lu-...
The event is mainly held in Swedish.
Image by Josefin Winberg.
🕣 08:30-09:30
💻 5 March: Zoom
📝 Register by 3 March: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/lu-...
The event is mainly held in Swedish.
Image by Josefin Winberg.
February 27, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Join us for this LU Land breakfast seminar on sustainable land use: Is there enough land for climate action, biodiversity and other societal needs?
🕣 08:30-09:30
💻 5 March: Zoom
📝 Register by 3 March: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/lu-...
The event is mainly held in Swedish.
Image by Josefin Winberg.
🕣 08:30-09:30
💻 5 March: Zoom
📝 Register by 3 March: www.becc.lu.se/calendar/lu-...
The event is mainly held in Swedish.
Image by Josefin Winberg.
A nice piece about our former coordinator, @henrikgsmith.bsky.social (in Swedish):
Det började med faderns ärvda kikare, en liten anteckningsbok i fickan och Björn Ursings klassiska fågelhandbok som var lätt att ta under armen.(...). Naturintresset var fött: www.cec.lu.se/sv/artikel/h...
Det började med faderns ärvda kikare, en liten anteckningsbok i fickan och Björn Ursings klassiska fågelhandbok som var lätt att ta under armen.(...). Naturintresset var fött: www.cec.lu.se/sv/artikel/h...
February 25, 2025 at 11:21 AM
A nice piece about our former coordinator, @henrikgsmith.bsky.social (in Swedish):
Det började med faderns ärvda kikare, en liten anteckningsbok i fickan och Björn Ursings klassiska fågelhandbok som var lätt att ta under armen.(...). Naturintresset var fött: www.cec.lu.se/sv/artikel/h...
Det började med faderns ärvda kikare, en liten anteckningsbok i fickan och Björn Ursings klassiska fågelhandbok som var lätt att ta under armen.(...). Naturintresset var fött: www.cec.lu.se/sv/artikel/h...
Join us 24 March: Implementing International Agreements on Biodiversity in Sweden.
We'll focus on how research & policy interact, and potential consequences for research & collaboration if we're to reach the goals of the GBF & the EU Nature Restoration Law. Info & sign up: shorturl.at/Ypnlq
We'll focus on how research & policy interact, and potential consequences for research & collaboration if we're to reach the goals of the GBF & the EU Nature Restoration Law. Info & sign up: shorturl.at/Ypnlq
February 19, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Join us 24 March: Implementing International Agreements on Biodiversity in Sweden.
We'll focus on how research & policy interact, and potential consequences for research & collaboration if we're to reach the goals of the GBF & the EU Nature Restoration Law. Info & sign up: shorturl.at/Ypnlq
We'll focus on how research & policy interact, and potential consequences for research & collaboration if we're to reach the goals of the GBF & the EU Nature Restoration Law. Info & sign up: shorturl.at/Ypnlq