Research story | 2024-07-05

Do hunting and fishing bring us closer to nature?

Sustainably harvesting wildlife can foster an increased sense of stewardship, a new article in Nature Sustainability argues.

Research in short | 2024-04-22

The power of shared narratives to bring nature into decision-making

A new study by Centre Chair Carl Folke and Marty Anderies from Arizona State University argues that a paradigm shift in addressing the climate crisis and other global challenges is long overdue.

Research news | 2024-01-24

Centralised social networks can hinder innovation by making decision-making too similar

Social systems where influence is centred around one or two individuals can lead to pack mentality and groupthink in farming communities

Research news | 2023-11-14

Norms must change in order for academia to walk the talk on sustainability, new paper argues

Sustainability research is rarely sustainable, neither for the planet nor for academics, argues a new paper. In it, researchers call for a rethink of current norms and practices

Research news | 2021-11-16

Why background conditions should not be put in the background

We should keep our options open to understand why certain things are seen the way they are

Research news | 2020-10-15

This virus makes us question our established ways

With this pandemic, the opportunity to think outside the box is now

Research news | 2020-03-16

What it will take to fly less

Growing knowledge about climate change makes people want to reduce their flying. But more sustainable travelling still hampered by a striking lack of political incentives

Research news | 2020-01-22

Social tipping mechanisms could spark societal change

Changes in opinions and behaviour can trigger a global sustainability transformation

Research news | 2019-10-23

Being biocultural

Why biocultural diversity can contribute to both local and global sustainability

Research news | 2018-04-06

Nudging the neighbourhood

Insights from psychology and behavioural economics can help households improve their food waste habits

Research news | 2016-10-07

From vicious to virtuous

Social norms can cross tipping points faster if new behaviour is difficult for others to ignore