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General news | 2026-05-06

“We need to connect the head and heart to get action in the hands”

Stockholm Resilience Day 2026 brought together researchers, policymakers, business leaders, trade union representatives, indigenous voices, and artists to launch the Centre’s new annual report – advancing resilience for a liveable planet.

General news | 2026-04-28

From polycrisis to peace – Centre report shows pathways to resilient planet

In a world of looming crises, geopolitical conflicts and a weakened multilateral system, resilience science can bring us together. This is the main message of the Centre’s new annual report.

General news | 2026-03-27

Three Centre researchers ranked among sustainability leaders in Sweden

Johan Rockström, Line Gordon, and Beatrice Crona rank among Sweden’s most influential voices on sustainability in 2026.

Research story | 2026-03-26

Sweden produces enough calories and protein for self-sufficiency, new report finds

In a normal year, Sweden’s food production corresponds to about 150–200 percent of the population’s caloric energy needs and 200–250 percent of protein needs. This is the result of a new report from PLATE, a Centre-hosted research programme for resilient meals.

General news | 2026-03-12

Food for white winters – testing more sustainable meals at the FIS Alpine World Cup Åre

The Centre-hosted PLATE programme brings loads of tasty foods from nearby forests and farms to the World Cup stage.

General news | 2025-12-08

The Anthropocene at 25 – from concept to paradigm shift

What does it mean to live in a world where humans dominate and reshape Earth on a planetary scale? This was the central theme of The Anthropocene Paradigm Shift, a one-day symposium held at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

General news | 2025-12-03

Resilient meals to fuel ski athletes at FIS Alpine World Cup in Åre

How can food help skiers perform at their best while also taking better care of the planet?

General news | 2025-10-14

Action Day brings global food system actors together to forge real solutions

Stockholm Resilience Centre, in collaboration with Convene and EAT, hosted Action Day, a full-day workshop uniting around 100 global leaders and practitioners to accelerate transformation toward a healthy, sustainable, and just food system.

Research story | 2025-10-03

EAT-Lancet 2025: Global food transformation needed to ease pressure on the planet and save millions ...

Five of the seven breached planetary boundaries are linked to food systems. By transforming production and adopting a “planetary health diet,” we can halve food-related climate emissions and prevent millions of deaths, according to the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission.

General news | 2025-08-11

A new recipe for change: rock band transforms into food truck

What we eat is crucial for protecting our planet. A beloved Swedish indie rock band took the science to heart - and transformed into a food truck. “We need both humour and seriousness to change” says Thomas Öberg.

General news | 2025-08-11

“Fixing the food system is the smartest economic play we can make”

Festivals can help repair broken food systems. A Swedish rock band transformed into a food truck is leading the way. This year’s edition of “Greentopia”, held at the Way Out West music festival, focused on how food, music and events can help us to stay within planetary boundaries.

Research story | 2025-06-17

Introducing SocSES: A platform for impactful social-ecological research

Over 40 researchers have come together to launch a vibrant new home for an expanding community of sustainability researchers, practitioners, policy-makers and students across the planet. The Society for Social-Ecological Systems, SocSES, is introduced in a new paper in the journal Ecology and Society .

General news | 2025-04-28

Centre report: A liveable planet requires more collaboration and action

All of humanity is facing unprecedented uncertainty due to climate change, political turbulence, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Stockholm Resilience Centre’s new annual report shows how this risk landscape is connected and can be addressed.

General news | 2025-03-12

Saving white winters: Sports, business and science unite for climate action

As climate change threatens the future of winter sports, the Nordic Sustainability Arena brought together athletes, scientists, business leaders, and politicians in Åre to push for urgent action and inspire sustainable transition.

General news | 2024-11-28

New science centre to explore resilient meals

Stockholm University has been granted funding from Formas to establish PLATE – a Swedish research center for resilient meals. PLATE will conduct research and collaborate on the role of meals in enhancing preparedness, sustainability, and competitiveness in Sweden.

General news | 2024-11-20

Line Gordon elected member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry

Centre director has been elected into the General Division of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry for her expertise in sustainability science.

General news | 2024-11-14

21 Centre researchers ranked among top 2% most cited scientists globally

21 of Stockholm Resilience Centre’s researchers are listed among 2% most cited scientists in their field in 2024, according to the new Elsevier Data Repository.

General news | 2024-09-23

Global science-policy initiative aims to supercharge planetary resilience

With a “Key Must-Knows in Resilience Science” report, sustainability researchers from across the world are coming together in a new science-policy initiative. The report will inform UN agencies, governments, civil society, and businesses to build resilience to safeguard the planet.

Research story | 2024-09-23

What are sustainable limits to ruminant food production? Exploring biodiversity.

New study explores ‘biodiversity limits’ to ruminant meat and milk production based on using two thirds of global grazing lands, and only at low intensities.

Research story | 2024-09-17

Exploring gastronomic landscapes – a new approach for food system sustainability

New study highlights the potential of culinary craftsmanship as a tool for diverse and resilient landscapes

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