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

Är du redo för en kurs som utmanar din världsbild och ger dig verktyg att agera? Ansök till Världens eko! Lär av ledande hållbarhetsexperter och få nya perspektiv på allt från AI till hållbara matsystem. 📆 Sista ansökningsdag: 15 april 2026 🔗 buff.ly/r2kD4Ey

Calling all students at KI, KTH & Stockholm University! ! 🌍 Join Threads of Change – two student-led workshops exploring how we can shape a more sustainable and resilient future. 🌐 15 Apr | Global Governance 🌱 21 Apr | Local Engagement 🕓 16:00–20:00 📍 Geovetenskapens hus 🔗 buff.ly/0eEDBsR

Få koll på hållbarhet i en komplex värld 🌍 – ansök till Världens eko! Världens eko är en av Stockholms universitets mest uppskattade kvällskurser, där du får ta del av aktuella perspektiv från ledande hållbarhetsexperter och inspirerande gästföreläsare. Ansök senast 15 april 2026: buff.ly/DlYRglD

We’re proud to be a key partner in the newly proposed Stockholm Centre for Climate Transitions (ClimTrio)! The Swedish Research Council recommends the Government of Sweden to fund a strategic research area on climate-related research led by Stockholm University.

Ocean conflict is all around us – but so are solutions. In a new The Conversation article, Robert Blasiak and Paul Conville higlight examples of ocean peacebuilding. They conclude that it happens in three key ways: by building bridges, standards, and trust. Learn more: buff.ly/wruO3zs

A new study led by Carolin Seiferth shares insights from a collaboration between researchers and composers at the Baltic Sea Festival Science Lab 2023. It highlights 3 principles that make art-science collaborations work: safe-enough spaces, embracing the process & joint reflection: buff.ly/UKC2BuC

💧 We're celebrating water research this week! Water is the bloodstream of the biosphere and this week we're happy to give a little extra attention to all the water research out there. We finally have an own landing page, so that you can keep up-to-date with the latest research: buff.ly/YH63g7x

We need to conserve forests to manage global food risks. On International Day of Forests, we highlight the work of Agnes Pranindita, who recently defended her PhD thesis on moisture recycling in forest–agricultural systems. Learn more about one of the studies in her thesis: buff.ly/9YWd2NQ

Interested in studying food system transformations? Join the CAPS project as a postdoctoral researcher examining how large food companies and retailers respond to policies, incentives, and emerging environmental expectations. Apply by 3 April 2026: buff.ly/KchrmXt

Meet the 2026 finalists of the WIN WIN Gothenburg Sustainability Award! At a time of global backlash against gender equality, these ten changemakers are driving real change towards more gender-equal societies. Learn more about them here: www.winwinaward.org/finalists-2026

Winter sports has a powerful role to play for climate action, but must raise its voice for the climate, write our deputy director Lisen Schultz and seven other signatories in a new debate article. Read the full story in Swedish Aftonbladet here: buff.ly/DfQzUnx

Food for white winters: Can climate-friendly meals help save the snow? At the FIS Alpine World Cup Åre 2026, we’re testing how more sustainable meals can support both athlete performance and the future of winter sports through the Centre-hosted PLATE programme. Learn more: buff.ly/PSAgit5

We’re looking for a postdoc to join the SURPRISES project! The project aims to understand the transformative changes needed to achieve sustainable and equitable coastal and marine futures that are resilient to surprises in African ocean basins. Learn more and apply by 7 April 2026 buff.ly/zMQ4YZE

Today we hosted the 13th Food for Thought lunch seminar at the Centre, bringing together key actors from the Swedish food system and researchers for a knowledge exchange. This time we focused on the evolving risk landscape and how to respond by building systemic resilience. Thanks to all who came!

Phasing out EU fossil fuels by 2035 could require up to 39% of today’s total energy supply. A new study calculates the electricity needed to replace fossil fuels across major economic sectors, plus the energy required to build the infrastructure that makes this transition possible. buff.ly/tYSTZZA

Understanding moisture recycling is key to safeguarding our forests and our food systems. Join us on Friday 6 March at 14.00, as Agnes Pranindita defends her PhD thesis, ‘Moisture recycling in forest-agricultural systems.’ 📍 Campus Albano, Hörsal 4, Hus 2, Albanovägen 18 🔗 Zoom: buff.ly/IIZMMpC

An analysis of 4 million academic documents reveals major blind spots in sustainability research. Much of this research focuses on technological solutions but pays too little attention to the role of civil society, the public sector, and financial actors, the study finds: buff.ly/eHrdPgz

Despite decades of warnings, progress on ocean acidification remains slow. A key barrier: policy fragmentation at national and international levels. Experts call for a holistic, systems-based approach to ocean management that tackles acidification alongside other planetary stressors. buff.ly/EGHrRZK

Every five days, the world builds enough to create a city the size of Paris. Behind this rapid growth lie sand and gravel — materials whose extraction is harmful to nature and people. Kiran Pereira and colleagues reviewed ways to transform how sand is used in a new study: buff.ly/VfNOLgG

Sand is one of the most extracted and overlooked resources of the Anthropocene. While most research focuses on extraction, a new global review highlights solutions. Learn more on our website: buff.ly/VfNOLgG

We’re looking for a new postdoc to join our team! The postdoc will contribute to a project developing new ways to address the interconnected challenges of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change, with a focus on multispecies assemblages. Apply by 1 March 2026: buff.ly/8nQkt2h