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.
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
The Umeå based company SpinChem AB is set to play a crucial role in the "Beat-PFAS project", funded by Formas, a Swedish government research council dedicated to sustainable development, with a grant of SEK 19.9 million. The project, led by Professor Jurate Kumpiene, aims to develop an effective solution for removing and destroying PFAS from contaminated soil and water.