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We announce PhD positions four times per year. For 2026 the periods are:

5 January – 25 January
1 – 22 April
17 August – 6 September
13 October – 3 November

Please note that if no announcement is made, no positions are made available for the specific period.

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Research story | 2026-01-21

New study ahead of Davos: Use ’Polycrisis’ - but with care

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.
General news | 2026-01-16

World Bank report highlights the need to embed the living planet at the core of decision-making and economic policy

On 12 January 2026, the Centre hosted the Nordic launch of “Reboot Development: The Economics of a Liveable Planet”, the World Bank’s recent flagship report. It makes clear once and for all that investing in nature is not only good for the planet, it is smart development.
Research story | 2026-01-14

“Sustainability scientists and environmentalists must defend academic freedom”

It is high time to strongly react to the current political tide by actively supporting academic freedom and dialogue on sustainability, says a new commentary in Nature Sustainability.
General news | 2026-01-07

The Natural Capital Project is now the Natural Capital Alliance

NatCap celebrates 20 years of valuing nature in decisions with a new name and tiered membership structure.
Research story | 2025-12-19

Is regenerative the new sustainable?

A new paper by Centre founder Carl Folke and colleagues explores how the emerging concept of regeneration compares with resilience thinking. Could bringing the two together hold the key to shaping more sustainable futures?
General news | 2025-12-17

Centre secures new Wallenberg and Biodiversa+ grants for SEK 35 million

Centre researchers have been awarded a grant from two Wallenberg Foundations for research into resilient forest management, and seven grants from a recent Biodiversa+ call on transformative change for biodiversity

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Careers

There are currently no vacancies at the centre

There are no current job openings available

News & events

New study ahead of Davos: Use ’Polycrisis’ - but with care

World Bank report highlights the need to embed the living planet at the core of decision-making and economic policy

“Sustainability scientists and environmentalists must defend academic freedom”

The Natural Capital Project is now the Natural Capital Alliance

Is regenerative the new sustainable?

Centre secures new Wallenberg and Biodiversa+ grants for SEK 35 million