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Research news | 2020-08-10
How extreme heat events threaten global food security
And why they can occur simultaneously in distant world regions
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Research news | 2020-06-25
How sustainable are Swedes’ eating habits?
Benchmarking the Swedish diet relative to global and national environmental targets shows more action on sustainable dietary shifts and more research needed
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Research news | 2020-06-23
Dealing with rural poverty and the persistent hunger challenge
A blanket solution for persistent poverty does not exist. Researchers present three insights for action
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Research news | 2020-05-18
A single climate event could trigger worldwide wheat shortages
How a modern-day US Dust Bowl event could disrupt global food trade networks
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Research news | 2020-03-19
Centre partner in programme designed to improve Swedish food system
Four-year programme receives SEK 64 million from the Swedish Foundation for Strategic Environmental Research (Mistra)
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Research news | 2020-03-09
Global food system vulnerable from reliance on fewer exporting countries
The world is enjoying a richer diet but most countries increasingly depend on food imports. That should worry many of them
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Research news | 2020-02-14
Experts identify the five most important risks to the planet
The new "Our Future On Earth" report provides risks analysis based on survey of 222 global sustainability experts, including centre researchers
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Research news | 2020-01-22
How to feed the world without crossing planetary boundaries
Supplying a sufficient and healthy diet for 10 billion people whilst keeping our biosphere intact will require radically different ways of farming, reduction of food waste, and dietary changes
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General news | 2019-11-18
EAT-Lancet Commission wins the 2019 Utstickarpriset
Praised for its efforts to disseminate knowledge and hope about the transition to a more sustainable system
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Research news | 2019-10-12
Evolutionary biology for the human age
How evolutionary biology can inform governance and policies on a human-dominated planet
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Research news | 2019-09-25
A delicious transformation
Proof might really be found in the pudding. Chefs can be key changemakers in a sustainable transformation of our food system
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Research news | 2019-04-03
Why Nordic countries can be a perfect leader in making the global food system healthier and more sustainable
Nordics in unique position to lead global food transformation, but not without overcoming major challenges
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Research news | 2019-01-17
The EAT-Lancet report on how to transform the global food system
New Lancet report demonstrates why diet and food production must radically change to improve health and avoid potentially catastrophic damage to the planet
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Research news | 2018-10-10
Feeding 10 billion people by 2050 within planetary limits may be achievable
But it requires a global shift towards healthy and more plant-based diets, halving food loss and waste, say researchers
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Research news | 2018-04-12
A resilient food future for the people of the forest
New documentary film highlights social-ecological challenges facing Ethiopia's food production systems
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Research news | 2018-02-15
Can increasingly well-organised food assistance initiatives help improve struggling welfare systems?
Increasingly well-organised food assistance initiatives might help transform struggling official food and welfare systems
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Research news | 2017-10-19
Eight ways to "rewire" the world's food system
The starting point for a rethink on how we produce our food
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Research news | 2017-08-21
Subject to feed resources, technology and economics, swathes of the world's oceans are suitable for marine aquaculture development
Feed resources is the big challenge for expansion of marine aquaculture - not lack of suitable ocean space
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Research news | 2017-07-11
New centre seafood initiative captures world’s attention
More companies join largest seafood producers’ quest for ocean stewardship
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Research news | 2017-06-29
A dialogue for the ocean
Henrik Österblom is concerned about the ocean and engaged in ensuring that his work reaches outside of academia
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Research news | 2017-06-07
Issues surrounding freshwater use in seafood production
New study introduces the 'seafood gap', the forgotten freshwater use in seafood production chains
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Research news | 2017-05-08
Bulding resilient foodscapes
During centre-hosted workshop, Dr. Laura Lengnick, an award-winning soil scientist, shows how multifunctional landscapes contribute to community resilience
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Research news | 2017-04-28
Mapping the food system’s past, present and futures in Ethiopia
Million Belay combines research and policy work to understand an increasingly changing food system in Ethopia and advocate for a better food future
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Research news | 2017-03-30
Development for diversity
Jamila Haider’s research focuses on how to alleviate poverty without eroding biological and cultural diversity
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Educational news | 2017-03-15
Understanding the development of agriculture in a remote Himalayan village
Master's student conducts study in remote Himalayan village to understand agriculture development
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Research news | 2017-03-10
A little bit of everything might be just what the world needs
Multifunctional landscapes can counter equity problems connected to agricultural intensification
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Research news | 2017-02-21
Agricultural landscapes: resilience-based interventions can help achieve Sustainable Development Goals
The impacts and benefits of agricultural landscapes are more visible through a resilience framework , new study argues
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Educational news | 2017-02-02
Nudging the neighbourhood towards environmentally friendly behaviour
Centre Master's student's research aims to uncover ways to convince Hökarängen locals to recycle more of their food waste by looking to psychology and behavioural economics
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Research news | 2016-12-26
How increasing urbanisation affects the planet's croplands
Urban expansion will result in a 1.8-2.4% loss of global croplands by 2030, says paper in PNAS
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Research news | 2016-12-20
Shocks and disturbances to global fisheries between 1976-2011
New study looks at how shocks like political change, natural disasters, diseases and overfishing have affected capture fisheries and aquaculture worldwide
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Research news | 2016-12-14
International seafood business commits to stronger sustainability efforts
“Keystone dialogue" between scientists and seafood-industry leaders creates breakthrough in ocean stewardship
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Research news | 2016-11-03
Healthy but what about sustainable?
New grant from Formas will fund research on how to sustainably increase production and consumption of seafood in Sweden
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Research news | 2016-09-26
Marine science through the eyes of sci-fi
Former PhD student turns to sci-fi to envision the future of our oceans
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Research news | 2016-08-29
How to succeed with sustainable intensification of agriculture
Why global agriculture must become key contributor to sustainable development rather than largest driver of environmental change
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Research news | 2016-06-16
Plenty more fish in the sea – but only if fished sustainably
Why transnational corporations must become more important in global fishery management
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Research news | 2016-06-16
"A global partnership for ocean health"
Johan Rockström and leader of the Norwegian Labour party Jonas Gahr Störe call for better management of the world oceans, essential to protect future food supplies
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Research news | 2016-06-14
How food connects all the SDGs
Johan Rockström and Pavan Sukhdev present new way of viewing the Sustainable Development Goals and how they are all linked to food
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Research news | 2016-06-14
EAT-Lancet Commission: scientific solutions for transforming global food system
A new EAT-Lancet commission launched to tackle the global food system’s role in malnutrition and global change
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General news | 2016-05-30
Winner of the Gourmand world cookbook award 2016
Cookbook written by centre researcher Jamila Haider and Dutch researcher Frederik van Oudenhoven wins international cookbook of the year award
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General news | 2016-05-26
Food, film and photos at the centre
Stockholm Resilience Centre hosts a three-day free entry food festival 8-10 June 2016
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Research news | 2016-04-25
Health problems arising from bushmeat consumption requires interdisciplinary action
New book includes first comprehensive review of bushmeat and emerging infectious diseases in Africa
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Research news | 2016-03-23
Introducing the EAT Foundation
New foundation will promote transformation for healthy people on a healthy planet
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Research news | 2016-03-23
The need to include crop water management in the Sustainable Development Goals
Improved water management could boost agricultural yields and halve global food gap by 2050
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Research news | 2016-02-15
Study investigates the science behind claims that fisheries support food security and help in poverty alleviation
Study investigates the science behind claims that fisheries support food security and help in poverty alleviation
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Research news | 2016-01-25
Landscapes for people and planet health
More holistic landscape management can help secure both food production and ecological functioning
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Research news | 2015-12-18
How international seafood trade impacts small-scale fisheries
How international seafood trade impacts small-scale fisheries
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Research news | 2015-11-23
"With Our Own Hands" comes home
Book on food and life in the Pamir mountains of Afghanistan and Tajikistan handed out to local communities
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Research news | 2015-07-01
Global seafood supply will be dramatically altered by climate change
Future seafood supply will be substantially altered by climate change, overfishing and habitat destruction if we do not take actions
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Research news | 2015-06-12
Perspectives on the use of antibiotics in the aquaculture industry
Aquaculture industry has significantly reduced its antibiotic use - but there is still room for improvement
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Research news | 2015-06-10
Growing food and children together
Seminar talk on the benefits of children being outdoor and exposed to nature
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Research news | 2015-05-27
Keystone actors shape marine ecosystems
13 corporations control up to 40 per cent of world's most valuable fisheries
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Research news | 2015-04-21
Recipes for resilience
Telling a story of resilience in practice: new book about food and life in the Pamir mountains of Afghanistan and Tajikistan
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Research news | 2015-04-20
How global seafood trade weakens signals from marine ecosystems
Global seafood trade leave consumers unaware of over-exploited marine ecosystems
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Research news | 2015-03-19
Missing a great opportunity
Nature Commentary: Meeting global food needs requires increased rainwater harvesting in Africa
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Research news | 2014-08-21
Farming aquatic animals for global food system resilience
Does aquaculture add resilience to the world’s food portfolio?
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Research news | 2014-05-30
What next for EAT Stockholm Food Forum?
A successful first forum raises expectations for the second
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General news | 2014-05-26
Better food for a better planet
Centre co-hosts international conference on close connections between food production, health and sustainable development
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Research news | 2014-02-14
The future of food
Sustainable solutions to future food challenges requires a transdisciplinary approach
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Research news | 2014-01-09
Institutional barriers to organic farming in countries around the Baltic Sea region
Six steps to boost organic farming in countries around a strained Baltic Sea
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Research news | 2013-09-05
Beefed up
Smarter water management crucial for Uruguay's growing livestock production
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Research news | 2013-06-25
Measuring ecosystem services in relation to policy targets
New approach can make target on protecting crucial ecosystem services easier to assess
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Research news | 2013-06-25
Food production strategies in Pamir: international aid and local traditions
Strategies for food production reveals conflicts between international aid and local tradition
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Research news | 2013-06-14
Importance of small pelagic fish in human nutrition
Nutritious small pelagic fish should be used more in human food, not just animal feed
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Research news | 2013-05-24
Improving eco-certification in aquaculture
Eco-certification of aquaculture products has potential, but should focus more on a growing Asian market rather than Europe and the US
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Research news | 2013-04-30
Freshwater resource management
Not enough freshwater for both food production and carbon sequestration
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Research news | 2013-01-31
Food security during the Maya civilization
How Maya civilization can inspire contemporary urban food security
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