The Climate Action Advent Calendar
Everyday 1–24 December, a new door will be opened where students and researchers at KTH in about 30 seconds tell us about what they are doing to contribute to the climate transformation. Happy climate neutral Holidays!
Door 18
Sustainability in education
At KTH, sustainibility is integrated into all educational programmes in order to give every student the opportunity to partake in developing society in the right direction. What does this entail and how can sustainibility be integrated into a educational programme? Read more about sustainibility in education at KTH: www.kth.se/om/miljo-hallbar-utveckling/utbildning-miljo-hallbar-utveckling
Door 16
KTH Innovation
KTH Innovation supports ideas from students, researchers and employees to create impact in society. Sustainability aspects are included throughout the entire process. Learn more:
KTH Innovation: KTH, the engine of Swedish Innovation
Klimato website: www.klimato.co
Door 15
Humans and Technology
How can humans and technology interact to save resources? This is addressed at KTH, to learn how, for instance, transport systems can change to make people’s lives more sustainable. Learn more: www.itrl.kth.se/research
Door 12
Air flow around airplanes
At KTH, researchers are studying how AI can be used to control the air flow around airplanes in order to reduce emissions and use of aviation fuel.
Watch the simulation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aR-hehP1pTk
The Vinuesa Lab: www.vinuesalab.com
Door 11
Battery
At KTH, processes are being developed to chemically recycle critical metals from batteries. The aim is to close the circle and reduce the usage of finite natural resources.
Read more about the research: www.kth.se/profile/kerstino
The initiative for circular ekonomy at KTH: www.kth.se/ce
KTH Industrial Transformation Platform:
Door 10
Solar sails
Can unconventional solutions stop the increase of our planet’s temperature? Is it possible to block some of the sun rays with the help of solar sails? Learn more about the project here: KTH Space Center
Door 9
Climate Connect
There are several ways to get involved in climate issues as a KTH student. Hear students Sandra Sjöö and Elena Kokkalis talk about Climate Connect, an international project where master students can discuss and learn about different perspectives on climate change from each other. Learn more about the project: Climate Connect
Sandra Sjöö, Student, , KTH.
Elena Kokkalis, Student, Master’s Programme in Sustainable Urban Planning and Design , KTH.
Door 7
Homo Colossus
In the project "From Homo Sapiens to Homo Colossus" scientists and artists explore how we can understand and convey our enormous appetite for energy. Learn more about the project: Homo Colossus
Door 6
Tullinge Work Hub Living Lab
Tired of commuting? At KTH, researchers are testing the concept and role of local work hubs to reduce the need for travel, and to support more local and sustainable lifestyles.
Read more about the project: Mistra SAMS Living Lab 2
Door 4
KTH Food Sustainability Network
How do we develop solutions for more sustainable ways of producing and distributing our food, with as little impact as possible? Learn more about the project:
Door 2
Biochar (Swe)
How can your christmas tree and garden waste be beneficial to the environment? Kåre Gustafsson is researching biochar as a possible solution to sequester carbon dioxide. Learn more about the project: www.stockholmexergi.se/minusutslapp/biokol (Swe)
Thank you!
Thanks to all the researchers, students and others involved who contributed with their time and commitment!
Photo: Joakim Nordengel, Andreas Lagestrå
Music: Björn Finér
Borrowed videos: Snow: Oleg Gamulinskiy, Pixabay | Forrest (door 2): Coverr-Free-Footage, Pixabay | Department store (door 4): Jack Sparrow, Pexels | Houses (door 5): Life-Of-Vids, Pixabay | Office (door 6): Free Videos, Pexels | Stars (door 10:) Thomas Breher, Pixabay | Batteries (door 11): Tima Miroshnichenko, Pexels | Walking (door 18): cottonbro, Pexels
