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Research story | 2026-05-15

New scenarios needed to address climate crisis

In a new paper, scientists argue how today’s scenarios are falling short of providing solutions to the climate crisis. They call for a rethink that puts justice, diverse knowledge, and systemic change at the heart of modelling.

Research story | 2026-05-13

A golden opportunity to make the most of the corporate reporting mess

Europe's sustainability reporting regime may appear to be in retreat, with the Omnibus simplification package shrinking the scope and ambition of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). For anyone tracking the EU Green Deal's trajectory, it could feel discouraging.

Research story | 2026-05-12

Use sand wisely, warns UN in new report

Surging global demand for sand is outpacing sustainable sand supply, threatening ecosystems and livelihoods on which we depend, according to a new UNEP report to which Centre researcher Jean Baptiste Jouffray has contributed.

General news | 2026-05-11

Rockström: "Freedom from fossil fuels is not only necessary, but also possible — and beneficial for ...

What kind of Sweden do we want — not next quarter, but in the coming decades? In this blog post, Johan Rockström dissects why freedom from fossil fuels is not only necessary, but also possible.

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 | 2026-05-08

Growing nickel demand threatens conservation in the tropics

Meeting future nickel demand for stainless steel and clean energy technologies will require tough decisions with potential environmental trade-offs, a new study has found.

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 | 2026-04-28

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 | 2026-04-23

Marie Ekeland appointed as new honorary doctor

Entrepreneur Marie Ekeland – who collaborates with researchers at the Centre – has been appointed one of six new honorary doctors at Stockholm University.

Research story | 2026-04-22

Seeds that could make finance work for nature, not against it

How to make finance work for nature? A new study looks at promising initiatives and their potential to fuel real transformations in the finance industry.

Research story | 2026-04-20

Three business cases that could link biodiversity and finance in agriculture

Agriculture that boosts biodiversity can provide good business cases, finds a new report by Centre programme Mistra FinBio together with Svensk Kolinlagring, an initiative to transform Swedish agriculture.

Research story | 2026-04-15

From demilitarized zone to ecological peace: New visions for Korea’s future

For more than seventy years, the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) has symbolized division. Yet it has also become an unintended sanctuary for biodiversity — a rare landscape where ecosystems have regenerated in the absence of intensive human pressure.

Research in short | 2026-04-08

Speculative futures reveal complex relationships with woodland

In Malawi’s Mzimba district, woodland ecosystems are essential for biodiversity, people, and culture. Participatory visioning can help negotiate multiple perspectives about what the woodland is – and what it should be.

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 | 2026-04-01

Building on a legacy: Emily Boyd on the next chapters for the Beijer Institute

Get to know Emily Boyd, new director of the Beijer Institute since 2025, and learn where she sees the institute moving in the future.

Research story | 2026-03-31

Why it’s time to replace conflict at sea with a commitment to ocean peacebuilding

Conflict and turmoil are seemingly rife in the ocean. Choked shipping lanes . Sabotaged seabed cables and pipelines . Migrants risking dangerous sea passages . Collapsed fish populations . Coastlines washed away by a changing climate.

Research story | 2026-03-31

Learn to listen and listen to learn: How art-science collaborations can succeed

A new study explores what it takes to build meaningful art-science collaborations. Drawing on a collaborative process between researchers and composers at the Baltic Sea Festival, it offers practical guidance for designing processes that foster dialogue, learning and trust.

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.

Here you will find a complete overview of the latest news from the Stockholm Resilience Centre

New scenarios needed to address climate crisis

A golden opportunity to make the most of the corporate reporting mess

Use sand wisely, warns UN in new report

Rockström: "Freedom from fossil fuels is not only necessary, but also possible — and beneficial for ...

Rockström awarded Vega Medal for scientific contributions to geography

Growing nickel demand threatens conservation in the tropics

Why plastics pollution is much more than a litter problem

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

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

Marie Ekeland appointed as new honorary doctor

Seeds that could make finance work for nature, not against it

Three business cases that could link biodiversity and finance in agriculture

From demilitarized zone to ecological peace: New visions for Korea’s future

Speculative futures reveal complex relationships with woodland

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

Building on a legacy: Emily Boyd on the next chapters for the Beijer Institute

Why it’s time to replace conflict at sea with a commitment to ocean peacebuilding

Learn to listen and listen to learn: How art-science collaborations can succeed

Three Centre researchers ranked among sustainability leaders in Sweden

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