Research news | 2023-03-06

Historic high seas treaty a win for planet and people

The new UN treaty on biodiversity in marine areas beyond national jurisdiction is a major step for ocean sustainability, according to centre researchers

Research news | 2023-02-14

Biodiversity policies need to move beyond economic growth

A post-capitalist approach to conservation is key for humans to live sustainably with nature

Research news | 2022-12-22

Human rights gain recognition in new biodiversity framework

The new Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at COP15 takes the important step of recognising the rights of Indigenous peoples, local communities, women and youth

Research news | 2022-12-20

Biodiversity offsets create dangerous incentives

Biodiversity offset schemes may shift the focus from the actual drivers of biodiversity loss and require more, not less, regulations, argue researchers

Research news | 2022-12-05

For biodiversity to thrive, conservation must be ‘Nature and People Positive’

Scientists argue that stronger outcomes for biodiversity can be attained if conservation actions are combined with justice measures to tackle the underlying causes of decline

Research news | 2022-12-05

Where to find us at the UN Biodiversity Conference COP15

Through the programme SwedBio , Stockholm Resilience Centre engages at COP15 of the UN Convention on Biological Diversity in Montreal

Research news | 2022-10-31

An ocean of ideas

New study reveals a forgotten element of the blue economy: designs and innovations inspired by marine life and the deep sea

Research news | 2022-09-28

To curb biodiversity loss, development cooperation needs a rethink

Working paper highlights the need for development cooperation to adopt complexity-aware theories of change

Research news | 2022-07-05

New exhibition at Skansen open-air museum features inputs from centre

Last week, Skansen, an open-air museum in Stockholm, launched the first part of an exhibition about biodiversity with contributions by the Stockholm Resilience Centre

Research news | 2022-05-27

World stumbling into a new era of risk, concludes climate security report

New report illustrates the complex ways that the climate and security crises are starting to interact around the world

Research news | 2022-05-22

Celebrating International day for biodiversity

May 22 is the International Day for Biodiversity and we celebrate it by highlighting our research on the topic

Research news | 2022-05-20

Relaunch of hub on environment, climate and security

Swedish government launches second phase of the Stockholm Hub on Environment, Climate and Security, building knowledge on how climate and environmental change lead to human insecurities

Research news | 2022-03-31

New funding will boost efforts towards a greener economy

SRC to lead SEK 50 million consortium helping finance sector curb biodiversity loss and protect nature

Research news | 2022-03-22

A more inclusive approach to protected areas

Protected areas must not only expand but also become more inclusive and equitable. But tensions exist

Research news | 2022-03-20

Why forest restoration is more than just planting new trees

Niak Sian Koh tells us why it’s important that forest restoration policies respect indigenous people and local communities, and how insights from human rights law can help

Research news | 2022-03-15

Will COP15 make or break hopes for saving global biodiversity?

As the UN CBD COP15 pre-negotiations proceed in Geneva we explain why biodiversity governance is at a crossroads and why discussions on human rights and gender equality must become more prominent

Research news | 2021-12-16

Freshwater biodiversity must be given a higher priority

Research and conservation of freshwater biodiversity is lagging behind. Researchers propose 15 priorities to improve knowledge on biodiversity in lakes, rivers, ponds and wetlands

Research news | 2021-10-17

Paris climate goals unattainable without rich biodiversity and ecosystems

Large-scale conservation and restoration of natural carbon sinks in forests, oceans and other ecosystems is an existential must for humanity

Research news | 2021-08-31

Want to reach biodiversity goals? International human rights law could help

A healthy and sustainable environment is a human right. International human rights law could help improve compliance with the UN Convention on Biological Diversity

Research news | 2021-06-18

How much is the right amount of meat?

Celebrating World Sustainable Gastronomy Day, centre doctoral student Kajsa Resare Sahlin on why we need to better understand how much ‘less’ meat actually is and what ‘better’ means