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Research story | 2026-01-21
The emerging concept of ‘polycrisis’ can be instrumental for decision-making and transformations in a world of unprecedented planetary stress. But it should be used with clarity and care, shows a new study with 50 top experts published ahead of World Economic Forum in Davos.
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Research story | 2025-08-19
An analysis of 50 years of data from 175 countries shows that shocks tend to co-occur more frequently in certain regions, such as Asia and Africa. Climatic, technological, and conflict-related shocks also often coincide, highlighting the need for smarter crisis management to prevent these shocks from amplifying one another.
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Research story | 2025-04-30
A new study, led by Centre researcher Peter Søgaard Jørgensen, reveals that while global cooperation remains essential, countries have more power than previously believed to reduce antibiotic resistance through effective domestic interventions. But currently only a handful of countries are taking sufficient action.
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General news | 2025-01-07
Two projects led by researchers from the Centre have secured new funding from Mistra, the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research.
General news | 2024-06-12
“How We Fix This”, a new podcast series from Spotify and Norrsken, delves into concrete solutions to some of the world's most pressing sustainability issues. It is hosted by Emmy and Golden Globe award-winning actor Alexander Skarsgård and features several Centre researchers.
General news | 2024-05-27
Centre researcher Peter Søgaard Jørgensen has been elected into the Young Academy of Sweden, a junior version of the Swedish academies, including the prestigious Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Research news | 2023-12-05
A relatively small number of powerful financial institutions, such as investment companies, pension funds, and banks could help accelerate actions that mitigate the risks of new pandemics
Research news | 2023-11-13
Humankind risks getting stuck in 14 evolutionary dead ends, ranging from global climate tipping points to misaligned artificial intelligence, chemical pollution, and accelerating infectious diseases
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Research news | 2023-05-16
Lack of self-sufficiency and diversity in crop production remain main risks to national food supply, new study finds
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Research news | 2022-10-31
New study reveals a forgotten element of the blue economy: designs and innovations inspired by marine life and the deep sea
Research news | 2022-10-24
Synthetic chemicals and GMOs can lead to lock-ins and surprises in food systems that must be navigated in transformations to sustainability
Research news | 2022-03-06
Working with companies may feel uncomfortable, but can produce transformational changes to an entire industry
Research news | 2022-01-10
The grant consists of 1,5 million Euro over five years for studying the emergence of new problem species in agriculture and human health
Research news | 2021-10-20
Peter Søgaard Jørgensen reflects on how evolution relates to the real life problems of today
Research news | 2020-09-23
Three projects looking at ways to realise the Sustainable Development Goals receive almost SEK 60 million in funding
Research news | 2020-09-15
New online platform will be an accessible database with searchable evidence about what works, for whom, and under what conditions
Research news | 2020-07-22
Why rotating and diversifying crops can help keep the corn rootworm away
Video news | 2020-06-30
Rethink Talks: What is the connection between environmental change and diseases such as coronaviruses? How strong is this connection, can we really blame bats, and what does the future of disease risks look like?
Research news | 2020-05-01
Like pandemics, resistance to antibiotics and pesticides knows no boundaries. Unsustainable practices in food and health have been intensifying in an arms race with resistant bacteria, insects and plants
Research news | 2020-03-12
People look to others when making their own decisions. Imagine how it could help reduce global consumption and population growth
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