The third edition of the Swedish Climate Symposium will take place on 20–22 May 2026 in Lund under the theme “Climate Research: Science, Society, Actions.”
This symposium brings together researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders from across Sweden to deepen our understanding of climate change and explore pathways for action. The 2026 edition will focus on climate research under three interconnected pillars:
- Science: We are creating a symposium to improve the scientific understanding of climate change and to identify existing knowledge gaps and research needs.
- Society: We promote reflection, interaction, and the exchange of experiences between academia and societal actors. Together, we explore how findings from climate research can be used to better understand the challenges facing the environment and society.
- Action: We explore the direct and indirect climate-related challenges facing Sweden and how to act on these challenges, both through climate adaptation and emissions reduction.鈥�
Submit an abstract
Until January 30, 2026, anyone wishing to present research to a national and international audience can submit an abstract. Both oral presentations and posters are welcome. Submit your abstract here: .
Organised by a national consortium
The symposium's main organisers are six Swedish climate research organisations:
- The strategic research area MERGE (ModElling the Regional and Global Earth system) at Lund university
- The strategic research area BECC (Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate) at Lund university
- Bolin Centre for Climate Research at Stockholm University
- Centre for Climate Science and Policy Research, CSPR at Linköping University
- KTH Climate Action Centre
- SMHI
Co-organisers:
- Climes – Swedish Centre for Impacts of Climate Extremes
- The strategic research area EcoChange at Umeå University
- Nature-based future solutions at Lund University