Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML)
Advancing Industrial Ecology and Environmental Biology Through Quantitative Research
The Institute of Environmental Sciences (CML) at Leiden University is at the forefront of industrial ecology, environmental biology, and sustainability science. Through rigorous scientific research and education we aim to remain a global leader in sustainability science, focusing on balancing socio-economic development with environmental preservation.
Interdisciplinary Research Excellence
CML comprises two departments, each focusing on critical aspects of environmental science:
Our interdisciplinary teams develop and apply cutting-edge methodologies in:
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Material Flow Analysis (MFA)
- Industrial Metabolism Studies
- Circular Economy Modeling
- Resource Efficiency Optimization
- Environmental Impact Quantification
- Environmental Toxicology
- Biodiversity Assessment
- Conservation and Environmental Sociology
- Ecosystem Services Analysis
These tools enable us to provide evidence-based solutions for governments, industries, and organizations to implement sustainable practices and policies.
News
Recent Dissertations
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Towards responsible and resilient mineral supply chains, with case studies on cobalt, antimony, and zinc -
Remote (sensing) functional biodiversity: exploring drivers of trait variation and spectral variability in the Arctic -
The potential of multi-scale EE-MRIO to support sustainable development policies in Indonesia
