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Research story | 2026-04-07

Global area affected by wildfires could increase by more than 9 per cent, study finds

Wildfires are becoming more frequent and are ravaging new parts of the world due to global warming. A new study combined 13 climate models to show that this change is increasing the vulnerability of thousands of plants, animals and funghi.

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 | 2025-11-20

24 reforms for a people-centred climate policy in Sweden

The research programme Fairtrans , hosted by the Centre, presents a groundbreaking agreement for a people-centred climate policy in Sweden, backed by major Swedish civil society organisations.

General news | 2025-11-06

COP30: “Science shows that we can still have a safe landing below 1.5 °C”

A team of researchers from Stockholm Resilience Centre will attend COP30 in Belém – to engage in dialogues and highlight new scientific insights - including the flagship report: “Resilience Science Must-Knows”.

Research story | 2025-10-30

The climate negotiations must be guided by these ten science insights

Ahead of the climate summit COP30 in Brazil, this year’s '10 New Insights in Climate Science' calls for delivery as the world can no longer afford new promises without action

Research in short | 2025-10-03

Nordic two-day menu inspired by the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet

Axfoundation has developed a Nordic two-day diet inspired by the EAT-Lancet Planetary Health Diet, illustrating how Swedes can eat sustainably — close to today’s habits, yet in balance with the planet.

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.

Research story | 2025-09-25

Local decisions in China affect coastal flood exposure more than global sea-level rise

Rising seas due to climate change threaten China’s rapidly developing coasts. However, coastal policy decisions will shape who and what is exposed to those rising seas and how much the land sinks, a new research paper published in Nature reveals. “Climate change is global, but coastal risk plays out locally”, the international team of Chinese and European researchers emphasize.

General news | 2025-06-18

Fairtrans granted SEK 40 million to advance research on fair climate transformations

The Stockholm Resilience Centre hosted research programme Fairtrans has been granted SEK 40 million for a second phase, co-financed by Mistra and Formas. Building on achievements such as training union leaders, launching Sweden’s first national citizens’ assembly on climate, and investigating public acceptance of climate policy, Fairtrans will now expand its efforts at the European level.

Research story | 2025-05-19

Aligning AI development with planetary and societal sustainability

As the world faces the urgent task of substantially cutting greenhouse gas emissions, artificial intelligence (AI) offers both large opportunities and serious risks. To help ensure that AI supports a stable biosphere, researchers propose a new guiding principle – “Earth alignment” – aiming to steer AI development and uses in ways that promote rather than undermine sustainable development for all.

Research story | 2025-03-20

New paper: How AI influences climate emotions and actions

The fight against climate change is no longer just about science - it’s also about emotions. A recent Centre-led study published in Nature npj Climate Action explores how AI technologies and digital social networks could influence climate emotions on an unprecedented scale.

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 | 2024-11-27

Alpine World Cup in Åre team up with scientists to address climate change

Winter sports have a key role to play in addressing the climate and environmental crisis. Stockholm Resilience Centre now partners with the Alpine World Cup in Åre in March 2025. The event will bring together professional athletes, researchers and leaders in business, politics and civil society to address how to safeguard white winters.

Research story | 2024-09-20

Titanic can teach us how to protect nature

The voyage of the Titanic can help us understand how to better combat environmental degradation.

General news | 2024-05-20

First Swedish citizens' assembly: Sweden needs to be united on climate

Make climate change a school subject, invest in high-speed trains and make public transport more reliable, equal and cheaper. These are 3 of 22 proposals from Sweden's first national citizens' assembly on climate change

General news | 2024-03-08

First Swedish national citizens’ assembly on climate kicks off

How should Sweden lower its emissions to be in line with the Paris Agreement? This question is at the core as Sweden’s first national citizens’ assembly on climate starts on 9 March 2024

General news | 2023-12-14

COP28: Promising shifts, but a lot remains unsolved

A deal referred to as historic was made to conclude COP28. Centre researchers recognise that important progress was made, but warn about thinking new technology can solve challenges ahead

Research news | 2023-12-06

New report: Tipping point threats and opportunities accelerate

The world has reached a pivotal moment as threats from Earth system tipping points – and progress towards positive tipping points – accelerate, a new report shows

Research news | 2023-12-05

Powerful financial giants could play vital role in preventing the next pandemic

A relatively small number of powerful financial institutions, such as investment companies, pension funds, and banks could help accelerate actions that mitigate the risks of new pandemics

General news | 2023-11-30

“We need to transition back within all Planetary Boundaries”

Phase out fossil fuels, transform the food system, and remove pressures on all planetary boundaries — in a just way. Centre researchers send a clear message to all participants at COP28