Stockholm Resilience Centre

“Plastics are often seen as waste that can be easily cleaned up, but this is far from reality,” says Centre researcher Patricia Villarrubia-Gómez. Villarrubia-Gómez has led a study which reveals that plastic pollution exacerbates the impacts on all planetary boundaries, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and ocean acidification. These findings are particularly timely as the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) begins today in Busan, Republic of Korea. Villarrubia-Gómez is attending the session, where delegates aim to finalise and draft a legally binding international agreement on plastic pollution. “Seeking solutions, it is necessary to consider the full life cycle of plastics, starting from the extraction of fossil fuel and the primary plastic polymer production,” she says. Read more on our website: https://buff.ly/3YGfKeV

For the first time, researchers highlight the growing influence of the Planetary Boundaries across sectors and its impact on society and policy. They show that within 15 years of its initial proposal, the Planetary Boundaries have become widely recognised for advancing the global sustainability agenda in an era of rising planetary risks. ”Thanks to the Planetary Boundaries, we have clear evidence that there is no solution to the climate crisis, without coming back to a safe operating space for biodiversity, water, land, ocean, nutrients and aerosols. We need to consider all boundaries together to safeguard Earth’s health,” says Johan Rockström, Centre founder. Learn more on our website: https://buff.ly/3V7bpAC

🎉 A big congratulations to Sarah Cornell, Thomas Elmqvist, Max Troell, Johan Rockström, and Carl Folke for being named among the world’s most cited researchers in the 2024 Clarivate ranking! ✨ For over five years, Stockholm Resilience Centre has proudly been represented on this prestigious list. “This underlines the impact our research has in the academic world, shaping the future of sustainability science” says our Centre director Line Gordon. We also congratulate our colleagues at Stockholms universitet, Ian Cousins and Gustaf Hugelius, who are also featured on the 2024 Clarivate list! Learn more on our website: https://buff.ly/4eIqZcS

Congratulations to our Centre director Line Gordon, who recently got elected into the General Division of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry for her expertise in sustainability science! The Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry is an independent organisation founded in 1811, bringing together Swedish and international fellows for their outstanding work in their fields. Learn more on our website here: https://buff.ly/496ISkj Kungl. Skogs- och Lantbruksakademien

As COP29 enters its final week in Baku, Azerbaijan, policymakers should revisit the 10 New Insights in Climate Science. This report highlights urgent findings from the past 18 months, including rising risks like ecosystem collapse and maternal health impacts, alongside actionable solutions. Among these, fair, transparent policies with participatory decision-making stand out as essential for building public support and reducing resistance to climate action. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3V13vIL The report was developed by Future Earth, The Earth League, and the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP).

Join us as a research assistant investigating the impact of Sweden’s first national citizens’ assembly on climate. You’ll be part of the LandPATHS project, and support with collecting and analysing data to help understand the process and impact of this event and contribute to publications. Learn more and apply by 24 November 2024: https://buff.ly/3yHe23F

Join us as a research assistant to investigate pathways towards more sustainable and robust global food supply chains. You’ll be part of a project examining what food system businesses are doing to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals with a specific focus on financial incentives. Learn more and apply by 30 November 2024: https://buff.ly/3yHe23F

Join our COP29 panel discussion on the just transformation of food and water systems in different contexts! In collaboration with the Green Africa Youth Organization (GAYO) and EcoPeace Middle East, we invite you to an engaging panel featuring our Centre Director, Line Gordon. Together, we'll explore ways to unite a wide range of perspectives in co-creating sustainable pathways and solutions. Hear insights from leaders in science, civil society, and industry. Join us online! 📅 14 November at 9:00 CET 🌐 https://buff.ly/2YMfi3E Moderator: Efua Nyamekye Appiah, Green Africa Youth Organization Panelists: Line Gordon, Director, Stockholm Resilience Centre DESMOND Alugnoa, Co-founder, Green Africa Youth Organization Gary Soleiman, Climate Specialist, Startup Nation Central Richard Zaltzman, CEO, EIT Food Aditi Mukherji, Director, CGIAR Climate Impact Platform

1.5°C is possible – if EU and 17 countries step up. As COP29 progresses, researchers urge the EU and 17 other nations to take responsibility for their fair share of a global carbon budget aligned with the Paris Agreement. In a new study, they quantify how much each country must cut or remove CO₂ emissions beyond their current targets. Learn more about it on our website: https://buff.ly/4hLk59m Thomas Hahn, Johannes Morfeldt, Robert Höglund, Mikael Karlsson, Ingo Fetzer, Chalmers tekniska högskola, Uppsala universitet, Stockholms universitet, FAIRTRANS

Join us as a postdoc to map and assess climate-related financial risks for industrial fisheries! This position is part of the project “Financial risks of climate impacts on seafood production” that seeks to co-design actionable strategies for companies to reduce climate risks to seafood businesses. Learn more and apply by 15 December 2024: https://buff.ly/2Lu3mgn