Here we have gathered links to research and education environments with a focus on climate change adaptation in Sweden.
Universities
Centre for Societal Risk Research, CSR, Karlstad University
CSR is a research centre that creates and shares knowledge about societal risks and the role of society in relation to these risks. Research questions are centred around causes and consequences of societal risks and about society’s and the individual’s vulnerability to and capacity to manage these risks. CSR consists of a large group of researchers from various academic disciplines and representatives with a background in public administration and business.
CSR | Karlstad University
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Center for Climate Policy Research, CSPR, Linköping University
Center for Climate Policy Research (CSPR) at Linköping University, Department of Environmental Change (TEMAM), It is an interdisciplinary research environment that integrates climate-related challenges with diverse approaches aimed at sustainable development, such as reduced environmental impact and resource conservation.
The perspective of climate adaptation is addressed in various term courses offered in the bachelor's program for environmental science at TEMAM. Topics covered in these courses include risk and vulnerability analysis, municipal efforts in climate adaptation, urban planning, and water-adjacent construction. Furthermore, an international master's program titled "Science for Sustainable Development" incorporates climate adaptation as a central theme.
Centre for Climate Science and Policy Research (Linköping University) External link.
Centre for Environmental and Climate Research (CEC), Lund University
The Centre for Environmental and Climate Research (CEC) is a research center situated at the Faculty of Science at Lund University. CEC's core areas of focus on research, education, and communication in environmental science, emphasizing both environmental and climate research.
The center offers a distinctive master's program in applied climate strategy, the sole program of its kind in Sweden.
Centrum för miljö- och klimatforskning (Lunds universitet) External link.
Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in a Changing Climate (BECC), Lund University
BECC, Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in a Changing Climate, is a strategic research environment that fosters collaboration between Lund University and the University of Gothenburg. The overarching vision is to establish a leading interdisciplinary research program that investigates the correlations between climate, ecosystem services, and biodiversity.
BECC (Lunds universitet) External link.
Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS)
(LUCSUS) stands as a leading interdisciplinary center for sustainability studies at Lund University. Engaging in education, research, and collaborative efforts, LUCSUS addresses various aspects of sustainable development.
Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies, LUCSUS (Lunds universitet) External link.
On the climate collaboration page, there are research-based articles, reports, and informational materials specifically addressing climate adaptation for municipalities and citizens.
Samverkan för hållbar klimatanpassning, LUCSUS (Lunds universitet) External link.
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Lund University Faculty of Engineering
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering is actively engaged in research and education in construction. Within this department, the Division of Technical Water Resources Engineering specializes in researching coastal processes and planning, the effects of climate change on coastal flooding and erosion, along with the exploration of climate adaptation measures.
Institutionen för Bygg- och Miljöteknologi (Lunds tekniska högskola) External link.
Avdelningen för Teknisk Vattenresurslära (Lunds tekniska högskola) External link.
Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University
At the Department of Epidemiology and Global Health, Umeå University, research is conducted to explore the link between climate change and health.
Institutionen för epidemiologi och global hälsa (Umeå universitet) External link.
KTH (Royal Institute of Technology)
At KTH, comprehensive sustainability research and education are conducted, particularly within the School of Architecture and the Built Environment (ABE). With wide range of disciplines, including architecture, urban planning, city development, infrastructure, and environmental studies.
KTH External link.
Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (KTH) External link.
Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC), Stockholm University
Stockholm Resilience Centre conducts in interdisciplinary research and education, exploring topics such as resilience, complex adaptive systems, transformation, planetary boundaries, and social-ecological systems. And various fields of sustainability, the center's work spans all geographical scales, from local to global.
Stockholm Resilience Centre, SRC (Stockholms universitet) External link.
SLU, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
SLU conducts research relevant to climate adaptation, addressing both domestic and international contexts. This research is carried out at the Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning, and Management, as well as at the Department of Urban and Rural Development, with a specific focus on rural development.
Institutionen för landskapsarkitektur, planering och förvaltning (SLU) External link.
Institutionen för stad och land (SLU) External link.
Avdelningen för landsbygdsutveckling (SLU) External link.
Research institutes
IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute
IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute is engaged in researching various aspects of the environmental and sustainability domain. In the spring of 2023, IVL, in collaboration with Swedish Insurance for the sixth consecutive time, conducted a survey to map how municipalities in Sweden are working on climate adaptation.
IVL Svenska Miljöinstitutet External link.
Klimatanpassning 2023 - Så långt har Sveriges kommuner kommit (IVL, pdf) External link..
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden is Sweden's research institute and innovation partner. Engaging in international collaboration with businesses, academia, and the public sector, we actively contribute to fostering a competitive industry and promoting sustainability in society. On the climate adaptation page, you can delve deeper to explore how RISE is involved in climate-adapted urban development and various ongoing climate adaptation projects.
Samlingssida för klimatanpassning External link.
RISE webbplats External link.
SEI Stockholm Environment Institute
Stockholm Environment Institute, SEI, is an international research institute with its headquarters in Stockholm. Specializing in environmental and development issues. One of SEI's key research focuses is climate adaptation, and recently, the institute has placed a growing emphasis on transnational climate risks.