79% of major corporations make biodiversity pledges, but only 13% make commitments detailed enough to support accountability. A study assessed 180 transnational corporations and found that biodiversity pledges are increasing but most commitments are too vague to measure progress: buff.ly/BOjR0rn

SeaBOS, the foundation for ocean stewardship based on Centre science, phases down SeaBOS was initiated in 2016, with a vision to lead a global transformation towards ocean stewardship. Today, SeaBOS announces that the science-industry collaboration will wind down. Read more: buff.ly/0gjDewE

Congratulations to Carl Folke, ranked among the world’s most cited climate scientists! 🎉 Our Centre founder is listed 5th in Carbon Brief’s new ranking, based on a new database called Cosmos, one of the most expansive mappings of climate change knowledge ever assembled. Learn more: buff.ly/WMH0JqE

Humans are not separate from nature. We are part of it. A new paper argues that treating humans and nature as separate is a serious barrier to building sustainable futures. The authors introduce three ways to understand how humans are embedded in nature. Learn more: buff.ly/y83KGX3

London Cimate Week: Introducing ”The Resilience Corridor London has been – ironically – struck by a record-breaking heatwave. “It’s a timely reminder of the growing importance of resilience in an era of accelerating change,” comments Magnus Nyström, Centre science director, who is in London.

How can nature support people in a changing world? Moa Ohlsson's PhD thesis explores how diversity shapes the benefits we derive from nature. She finds that resilience isn't just about many different responses to disruption but whether they help societies and ecosystems cope, adapt and transform.

New PhD thesis: more Swedish beans, better preparedness. Beans, peas and lentils are good for people and planet. They may also strengthen food preparedness. But there’s a clear infrastructure gap. Mary Scheuermann argues for more processing capacity and investment in pulse products. buff.ly/OnSW13C

How can democracies act on sustainability in a time of polarisation and disinformation? A new study explores how deliberative mini-publics – citizen forums supported by facilitation and balanced evidence – could help govern sustainability transformations. Learn more: buff.ly/NhpyVUn

A new study analyzed 1 676 marine gene patents to map who is patenting what in the ocean. The researchers found that: 🧬 private companies focus on industrial and agricultural applications 🧬 universities and research institutes develop foundational tools for downstream innovation

Congrats to our master’s students on completing their degrees! This year’s theses explored an inspiring range of topics – from AI for ocean sustainability, to the spiritual values of forests, and wind energy developments in northern Sweden. We can’t wait to see where your ideas take you next!

Do people really feel full after eating climate-friendly meals? And are young people getting enough iron? A new report by Centre-hosted programme PLATE examines concerns about climate-friendly food and comes with factual, research-based answers. Check it out: buff.ly/jrzPGJX

A major boost for Finance to Revive Biodiversity! Mistra FinBio, hosted by Stockholm Resilience Centre, has received 50 million SEK from Mistra for a second five-year phase 🎉 Read more: buff.ly/5ar9xNY

The Great Acceleration has been listed among Sage's most impactful research articles. Originally published in 2015, the article helped shape scientific understanding of how human activity has transformed the Earth system.

🌊 It's World Ocean Day! The ocean takes up about 30 per cent of all carbon dioxide emitted. But could we get it to take in just a little more? Scientists have looked at some new and old technology that promises to do this – and come with three warnings:

Our new handbook is out: Planetary Communications! “This handbook is more than a guide – it is a call to action. If we are to secure a liveable future, we must transform how we engage the world with sustainability science,” says Johan Rockström.

Many food systems studies focus on how many nutrients are produced but ignore how easily these nutrients can be abrorbed by humans. A new paper argues that bioavailability matters for understanding both healthy diets and their environmental impacts. Learn more: buff.ly/c9pZrMp

Thank you for an interesting talk at the Stockholm Resilience Centre yesterday, John Fullerton! John presented on the topic of regenerative economics, which has similarities to research on ecological economics happening at the Centre.

How can we use the ocean in a way that produces solutions, not further problems? Benjamin Halpern led a Stockholm Seminar exploring the new rush to the ocean for food, energy, minerals and climate solutions. See the full seminar here: buff.ly/9tC6ULY

"Young people are actors, not only beneficiaries, in shaping the future we want, for people and the planet." – Centre associate Axel Eriksson. But in decision-making processes, they are still underrepresented. A new article argues that this needs to change: buff.ly/fctNfFG

Global environmental assessments must support action at many levels – not just focus on UN processes. A new study argues that IPCC reports and other global environmental assessments need a rethink to support the transformations required for a liveable planet. Learn more: buff.ly/DB8WjAM

The Adriatic Sea is under pressure from pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change, and solving these challenges requires more than science alone. RISTANC brings together researchers, communities and decision-makers to co-create solutions for healthier and more resilient seas. buff.ly/Vqowy3N

Join our three upcoming PhD defences! In June, PhD candidates Mary Scheuermann, Carolin Seiferth, and Moa Ohlsson will defend their theses. Their research spans a broad range of topics – from pulses and power, to knowledge co-production, to nature’s contributions to people. buff.ly/330xD2r

🎉 Congratulations to Lan Wang-Erlandsson! Lan has just been elected to the Young Academy of Sweden – a junior version of the Swedish academies, including the prestigious Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

How can Indigenous Peoples and local communities have a greater say in biodiversity assessments? This Biodiversity Day, we've published a study that presents guidance for stronger inclusion of Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' knowledge within IPBES.

In a time of overlapping crises, new research shows that we need two things at once: ⚡ the ability to adapt to shocks 🍃 the ability to change the systems causing them.

We’re looking for a research assistant to join the INFLUX project on emerging pests and pathogens. Work with comparative datasets, large-scale data collection and analysis, and project coordination in sustainability research. Apply by 29 May 2026: buff.ly/IW0dzqL

Join Prof. Ben Halpern for a seminar on the opportunities and risks tied to global efforts to use the ocean for resources, and how this could reshape our relationship with sustainability. 📅 20 May 2026 🕓 16:00–17:00 CEST 📍 Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm 💻 Online buff.ly/zBEtsdh

🌍️ "Many of our global scenarios are effectively asking how to fix the future without really changing the present." Centre researcher Laura Pereira and colleagues are calling for a complete rethink of climate models and scenarios.

The corporate reporting mess: a golden opportunity? The EU’s rollback of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) may look discouraging. But a new article argues that this institutional flux could be a chance to fix a system that was already badly broken. Learn how: buff.ly/H2Rse4u

Global demand for sand is outpacing sustainable supply, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods, warns a new UNEP report. Co-written by 27 international experts, the report calls for greater recognition of sand’s essential role in both development and nature. Learn more: buff.ly/LpazCvA

⛓️‍💥🛢️ Freedom from fossil fuels is not only necessary, but also possible — and beneficial for everyone. Johan Rockström reflects on the Roadmap for the Transition Away from Fossil Fuels, which was discussed in Santa Marta, Colombia end of April.

Johan Rockström has been awarded the Vega Medal by the Swedish Society for Anthropology and Geography and is presenting at today’s Vega Symposium. The award recognises his clear scientific voice in the climate debate and pioneering work developing the planetary boundaries: buff.ly/x7hHn5B

Meeting future nickel demand for stainless steel and clean energy technologies will require tough environmental trade-offs. A new study found up to 83% of future nickel supply may come from laterite deposits beneath tropical forests, but accessing them requires large-scale clearing: buff.ly/481QsKE

Join our team! We're looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work on agent-based and human–Earth system modelling. The specific focus will be on coalition-building strategies between nation states and other key actors.

Are we asking too much of the ocean? Join us for a seminar by Prof. Ben Halpern, director of the National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (NCEAS) in UC Santa Barbara, on 20 May 2026. Register to join on site or on Zoom » buff.ly/qzRTFzl

🎉 Congratulations to former Centre PhD student Patricia Villarubia-Goméz!!! Patricia receives the the King Carl XVI Gustaf Foundation's 50th Anniversary Fund for Science, Technology and the Environment prize. The prize comes as a recognition of her work on the global plastics pollution challenge.

Revisit the Stockholm Resilience Day! From Olympic athletes to planetary boundaries, AI program AlphaGo and Resilience Science Must knows – last week’s Stockholm Resilience Day covered it all; and much more! Revisit some of the highlights: buff.ly/R6mR8aH

“People hype each other up. Emotions run so high. They write in the chat: I’m screaming, I’m crying, I’m literally crying. And maybe they are.” Centre researcher Erica von Essen was recently interviewed by National Geographic on .... can you guess? Yes, livestreamed moose!

“It’s a digital campfire, a new way of experiencing nature together in a comfortable, cushioned, modern way” @ericavonessen.bsky.social at @sthlmresilience.bsky.social in National Geographic about The Great Moose Migration (Den stora älgvandringen). www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/arti...

Big thanks to everyone who joined Stockholm Resilience Day! Anchored in the results of our annual report (buff.ly/XQJamZf), we explored what it means to advance resilience in times of turbulence. We draw energy from events like these, knowing we are many working towards a liveable planet.

Our new annual report summarises more than 250 scientific papers and shows that human demand and pressure on the planet is intensifying. ⬇️

Congrats Marie Ekeland – who is one of six new Honorary Doctors at Stockholm University! “Marie Ekeland is unique among venture capitalists in her commitment to letting research form the basis of the frameworks that guide investment decisions,” says Beatrice Crona. Learn more: buff.ly/YTty1Uj

How to make finance work for nature? A new study led by Centre researcher Bianca Voicu, together with colleagues Megan Meacham and Garry Peterson, looks at promising initiatives and their potential to drive real transformation in the finance industry. Learn more: buff.ly/JjaXrj9

We look forward to joining the Gothenburg Sustainability Summit, shifting the focus from crisis management to building the future. Centre researcher Garry Peterson will explore how future visions become strategic tools and create real impact. Learn more: buff.ly/U80xafJ buff.ly/U80xafJ

Join the Vega Symposium 2026: “Navigating Humanity’s Future on Earth”. Hear Vega medallist Johan Rockström’s keynote on the state of the planet, alongside other distinguished speakers. 📅 11 May 2026 ⏰ 08:30–12:30 📍 KVA, Lilla Frescativägen 4A, Stockholm Learn more: ssag.se

For over seventy years, the Korean Demilitarized Zone has symbolized division. Yet in the absence of intense human activity, it has also become an unintended sanctuary for biodiversity. A new study explores its potential for ecological renewal and peacebuilding. Learn more: buff.ly/nxIOv7B

Meet Emily Boyd, Director of the Beijer Institute since 2025. As former LUCSUS Director, she brings global expertise in sustainability research, leadership, and interdisciplinary collaboration to her new role. Learn more: buff.ly/cQxfq7b

Building sustainable futures requires shared visions of how people engage with nature. But how do we reveal hidden tensions in what people want? A new study, based on workshops with members of Mombera Kingdom, shows participatory visioning can bring these values to the surface: buff.ly/12Syag7

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and are ravaging new parts of the world due to global warming. A new study combining 13 climate models finds that nearly 84% of species already vulnerable to wildfires could face even greater risk by the end of this century. Learn more: buff.ly/PBD4xBP

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