New funding proposed for Stockholm Centre for Climate Transitions

The Swedish Research Council recommends that the government allocate funding to the Stockholm Centre for Climate Transition (ClimTrio), led by Stockholm University in collaboration with KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Karolinska Institutet.

Karin Bäckstrand, project lead for ClimTrio. Photo Jens Olof Lasthein

ClimTrio brings together leading research in the social sciences, natural sciences, engineering and medicine at Stockholm University, KTH Royal Institute of Technology and Karolinska Institutet.

Karin Bäckstrand, Professor of Environmental Social Science at Stockholm University and project lead for ClimTrio, highlights that one of the main strengths of the proposal is its ability to strengthen a holistic perspective on the climate transition.

“A key strength is the interdisciplinary integration across three strong research environments within the University Alliance Stockholm Trio. We connect advanced climate and systems modelling with analyses of governance, justice, legitimacy and health impacts. The aim is to contribute knowledge and evidence that can support the transition to a net-zero society.”

Stockholm University – Interview with Karin Bäckstrand on the application External link.

Karolinska Institutet – Interview with Petter Ljungman on new strategic climate research initiative External link.