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Professor Emily Boyd has been appointed the next director of the Beijer Institute, taking over from current director Carl Folke upon his retirement on 1 September 2025. Stockholm Resilience Centre wishes to congratulate Emily on her appointment and express heartfelt thanks to Carl Folke for his contributions over the years.
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