An example of centre policy impact: In 2012, centre researcher Thomas Elmqvist (left) presented the world's first assessment of urban biodiversity Read more about it here. Photo: UN CBD COP11

Impact stories

Here you will find several examples where our scientific work has wielded influence

General news | 2026-06-10

Centre article on Great Acceleration listed as highly influential

Landmark Anthropocene paper published in 2015 recognised among Sage's most impactful research articles.
General news | 2026-05-11

Rockström awarded Vega Medal for scientific contributions to geography

Johan Rockström has been awarded the Vega Medal by the Swedish Society for Anthropology and Geography. As part of the award, he is presenting at the Vega Symposium today.
Research story | 2026-05-06

Why plastics pollution is much more than a litter problem

When we think of plastic pollution, most of us picture bags drifting across the ocean or heaps of bottles on remote beaches. But researcher Patricia Villarrubia-Gómez – recently recognized with a royal prize for her work – wants us to understand that this is only a fragment of a much larger crisis.
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 | 2026-03-27

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.
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 | 2025-12-03

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 | 2025-11-20

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 | 2025-11-12

Five Centre researchers among the world’s most cited

Five researchers from the Stockholm Resilience Centre are featured on the 2025 Clarivate list of the world’s most highly cited scientists.
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 | 2025-11-04

“Resilience Science Must-Knows”: Landmark report shows how decision-makers can manage global crises

As the world approaches critical tipping points, a comprehensive global scientific report shows that resilience — the ability to live and develop with change and crises — must now be placed at the heart of global decision-making.
General news | 2025-11-03

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

22 of Stockholm Resilience Centre’s researchers are listed among 2% most cited scientists in their field in 2025, according to the new Elsevier Data Repository.
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.
General news | 2025-09-16

Indigenous rights key to protecting Brazil’s Atlantic Forest

Brazil’s Atlantic Forest cannot be safeguarded without also protecting Indigenous rights. This was the message from Indigenous leader Uruba Pataxó, visiting the Centre as a part of the “Powering Change with Justice” project.
General news | 2025-09-11

A Hard Rain: music and science united against nuclear risks

Centre researcher Per Olsson joins forces with Iggy Pop, Laurie Anderson, Ringo Starr and more than 50 international artists to warn of the dangers of nuclear proliferation.
General news | 2025-08-18

“We need a robust plastic treaty that protects people and the planet”

After ten days of negotiations in Geneva at INC-5.2, countries have not yet agreed on a new global plastics treaty. A large group of countries dissatisfied with the proposed text refused to accept a weak agreement that falls short of protecting environmental and human health, as indicated by the science.
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 | 2025-06-26

A new global tool to track how people and planet thrive together

A new paper published in Nature proposes an optimistic, practical approach to inspire stronger action on nature. Rather than focusing on what we’re doing wrong, the paper proposes a bold new way forward; a global framework that measures how well people and nature are thriving together.
General news | 2025-06-23

One Connected Ocean: Changing how young minds relate to the sea

How can we inspire the next generation to care for our oceans – not through fear, but through knowledge, connection, and creativity? This question was at the heart of One Connected Ocean, a unique collaboration between researchers at the Stockholm Resilience Centre and educators at Universeum, Sweden’s leading national science centre.

Impact stories

Here you will find several examples where our scientific work has wielded influence

Centre article on Great Acceleration listed as highly influential

Rockström awarded Vega Medal for scientific contributions to geography

Why plastics pollution is much more than a litter problem

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

Three Centre researchers ranked among sustainability leaders in Sweden

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

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

24 reforms for a people-centred climate policy in Sweden

Five Centre researchers among the world’s most cited

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

“Resilience Science Must-Knows”: Landmark report shows how decision-makers can manage global crises

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

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

Indigenous rights key to protecting Brazil’s Atlantic Forest

A Hard Rain: music and science united against nuclear risks

“We need a robust plastic treaty that protects people and the planet”

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

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

A new global tool to track how people and planet thrive together

One Connected Ocean: Changing how young minds relate to the sea