Introduction of climate-resilient sorghum for the mitigation of eutrophication and pesticide pollution in the Baltic Sea region

Project: Research

Project Details

Description

The overarching aim of this project is to introduce sorghum as a low-input food-feed-bioenergy crop that is capable of building agricultural resilience to climate change and environmental pollution towards reducing eutrophication and pesticide pollution in the Baltic Sea basin. The outcome of this project will contribute to the mitigation of eutrophication and pesticide pollution in the Baltic Sea ecosystem from a land-based perspective.
Short titleClimate-resilient sorghum
AcronymSORG4NOBAL
StatusActive
Effective start/end date2023/08/01 → 2025/07/31

Collaborative partners

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13 - Climate Action

UKÄ subject classification

  • Social Sciences
  • Agricultural Sciences