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
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Eating less meat? Good for the planet, a risk for farmers – unless we act wisely now -
NWO and the National Science Foundation China award 1.1M euro to urban resilience research -
Lion conservation in Kenya: why one approach does not fit all -
Pesticides can have unforseen consequences on nature - yet the EU proposes to remove periodic reassessment
Recent Dissertations
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Pollinators in complex landscapes Modelling and mapping the distribution of wild bees and hoverflies in the Netherlands -
The resilience of tropical intertidal seagrass meadows, grazed by dugongs, and the impact of anthropogenic stressors -
Towards a Circular Food System: Global Resource Losses, Waste Typologies, and Valorization Pathways
