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Topics: Climate issues

  • "The Moss man" Daniel Pacurar is invited to UNCCD COP16 in Saudi Arabia to present how his innovative re:moss concept could support in combating drought and desertification.

    Swedish Moss Innovator Joins Global Leaders at UNCCD COP16 in Saudi Arabia

    The Moss Man, Daniel Pacurar of Boreal Orchards will present his re:moss concept to global leaders at UNCCD COP16 in Saudi Arabia. The conference aims to combat drought and desertification. It unites global leaders focused on ecological restoration, emphasizing international collaboration for a sustainable future. Daniel Pacurar receives business support by Umeå Biotech Incubator.

  • Umeå based SweTree Technologies currently produces about 100,000 seedlings per year at the pilot plant – the planned factory will produce 20 million seedlings annually, says CEO Christofer Rhén.

    SweTree Technologies expands to complete unique plant pilot project

    The Umeå based biotech company SweTree Technologies is expanding and is currently seeking two new employees to complete a world-unique pilot for the industrial production of spruce seedlings using Somatic Embryogenesis (SE) technology. ”By 2025, the plan is to start building a factory capable of producing 20 million seedlings per year,” says CEO Christofer Rhén.

  • In September, Daniel Pacurar and Matt Baida visited Kiruna to collect moss samples. A primer mixture will be produced using this moss and hydro-seeded at two separate test locations.

    Eco-innovation from Umeå breaking new ground for the mining industry

    Restoring natural ecosystems in mining disturbed landscapes is a crucial yet complex process. A groundbreaking Swedish initiative, which employs moss to accelerate this restoration, is now being heralded as a potential game changer for the global mining industry. The mining companies Boliden, Copperstone Resources, LKAB, and Talga are all participating in the ‘re:moss’ project