Europe’s demand for minerals is driving deforestation far beyond its borders. A new study links EU mineral consumption to the clearing of 148,000 hectares of forest between 2001 and 2019. Around 85% of this impact occurred outside the EU. Learn more: buff.ly/TpWFTQK

In these times of overlapping crises and accelerating climate change, is there hope? Centre co-founder Carl Folke reflects on how we can move towards a brighter future for our living planet in an essay published for the Royal Swedish Academy. Read it here: buff.ly/He15FXc

79% of major corporations make biodiversity pledges, but only 13% make commitments detailed enough to support accountability. A study assessed 180 transnational corporations and found that biodiversity pledges are increasing but most commitments are too vague to measure progress: buff.ly/BOjR0rn

SeaBOS, the foundation for ocean stewardship based on Centre science, phases down SeaBOS was initiated in 2016, with a vision to lead a global transformation towards ocean stewardship. Today, SeaBOS announces that the science-industry collaboration will wind down. Read more: buff.ly/0gjDewE

Congratulations to Carl Folke, ranked among the world’s most cited climate scientists! 🎉 Our Centre founder is listed 5th in Carbon Brief’s new ranking, based on a new database called Cosmos, one of the most expansive mappings of climate change knowledge ever assembled. Learn more: buff.ly/WMH0JqE

Humans are not separate from nature. We are part of it. A new paper argues that treating humans and nature as separate is a serious barrier to building sustainable futures. The authors introduce three ways to understand how humans are embedded in nature. Learn more: buff.ly/y83KGX3

London Cimate Week: Introducing ”The Resilience Corridor London has been – ironically – struck by a record-breaking heatwave. “It’s a timely reminder of the growing importance of resilience in an era of accelerating change,” comments Magnus Nyström, Centre science director, who is in London.

How can nature support people in a changing world? Moa Ohlsson's PhD thesis explores how diversity shapes the benefits we derive from nature. She finds that resilience isn't just about many different responses to disruption but whether they help societies and ecosystems cope, adapt and transform.

New PhD thesis: more Swedish beans, better preparedness. Beans, peas and lentils are good for people and planet. They may also strengthen food preparedness. But there’s a clear infrastructure gap. Mary Scheuermann argues for more processing capacity and investment in pulse products. buff.ly/OnSW13C

How can democracies act on sustainability in a time of polarisation and disinformation? A new study explores how deliberative mini-publics – citizen forums supported by facilitation and balanced evidence – could help govern sustainability transformations. Learn more: buff.ly/NhpyVUn

A new study analyzed 1 676 marine gene patents to map who is patenting what in the ocean. The researchers found that: 🧬 private companies focus on industrial and agricultural applications 🧬 universities and research institutes develop foundational tools for downstream innovation

Congrats to our master’s students on completing their degrees! This year’s theses explored an inspiring range of topics – from AI for ocean sustainability, to the spiritual values of forests, and wind energy developments in northern Sweden. We can’t wait to see where your ideas take you next!

Do people really feel full after eating climate-friendly meals? And are young people getting enough iron? A new report by Centre-hosted programme PLATE examines concerns about climate-friendly food and comes with factual, research-based answers. Check it out: buff.ly/jrzPGJX

A major boost for Finance to Revive Biodiversity! Mistra FinBio, hosted by Stockholm Resilience Centre, has received 50 million SEK from Mistra for a second five-year phase 🎉 Read more: buff.ly/5ar9xNY

The Great Acceleration has been listed among Sage's most impactful research articles. Originally published in 2015, the article helped shape scientific understanding of how human activity has transformed the Earth system.

🌊 It's World Ocean Day! The ocean takes up about 30 per cent of all carbon dioxide emitted. But could we get it to take in just a little more? Scientists have looked at some new and old technology that promises to do this – and come with three warnings:

Our new handbook is out: Planetary Communications! “This handbook is more than a guide – it is a call to action. If we are to secure a liveable future, we must transform how we engage the world with sustainability science,” says Johan Rockström.

Many food systems studies focus on how many nutrients are produced but ignore how easily these nutrients can be abrorbed by humans. A new paper argues that bioavailability matters for understanding both healthy diets and their environmental impacts. Learn more: buff.ly/c9pZrMp

Thank you for an interesting talk at the Stockholm Resilience Centre yesterday, John Fullerton! John presented on the topic of regenerative economics, which has similarities to research on ecological economics happening at the Centre.

How can we use the ocean in a way that produces solutions, not further problems? Benjamin Halpern led a Stockholm Seminar exploring the new rush to the ocean for food, energy, minerals and climate solutions. See the full seminar here: buff.ly/9tC6ULY

"Young people are actors, not only beneficiaries, in shaping the future we want, for people and the planet." – Centre associate Axel Eriksson. But in decision-making processes, they are still underrepresented. A new article argues that this needs to change: buff.ly/fctNfFG

Global environmental assessments must support action at many levels – not just focus on UN processes. A new study argues that IPCC reports and other global environmental assessments need a rethink to support the transformations required for a liveable planet. Learn more: buff.ly/DB8WjAM

The Adriatic Sea is under pressure from pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change, and solving these challenges requires more than science alone. RISTANC brings together researchers, communities and decision-makers to co-create solutions for healthier and more resilient seas. buff.ly/Vqowy3N

Join our three upcoming PhD defences! In June, PhD candidates Mary Scheuermann, Carolin Seiferth, and Moa Ohlsson will defend their theses. Their research spans a broad range of topics – from pulses and power, to knowledge co-production, to nature’s contributions to people. buff.ly/330xD2r

🎉 Congratulations to Lan Wang-Erlandsson! Lan has just been elected to the Young Academy of Sweden – a junior version of the Swedish academies, including the prestigious Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.

How can Indigenous Peoples and local communities have a greater say in biodiversity assessments? This Biodiversity Day, we've published a study that presents guidance for stronger inclusion of Indigenous Peoples' and local communities' knowledge within IPBES.

In a time of overlapping crises, new research shows that we need two things at once: ⚡ the ability to adapt to shocks 🍃 the ability to change the systems causing them.

We’re looking for a research assistant to join the INFLUX project on emerging pests and pathogens. Work with comparative datasets, large-scale data collection and analysis, and project coordination in sustainability research. Apply by 29 May 2026: buff.ly/IW0dzqL

Join Prof. Ben Halpern for a seminar on the opportunities and risks tied to global efforts to use the ocean for resources, and how this could reshape our relationship with sustainability. 📅 20 May 2026 🕓 16:00–17:00 CEST 📍 Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, Stockholm 💻 Online buff.ly/zBEtsdh

🌍️ "Many of our global scenarios are effectively asking how to fix the future without really changing the present." Centre researcher Laura Pereira and colleagues are calling for a complete rethink of climate models and scenarios.