The Swedish Climate Symposium serves as a national platform for advancing climate knowledge and driving action. It brings together researchers, policymakers, and societal stakeholders to explore the latest scientific insights, identify knowledge gaps, and explore solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation. Hosted by leading Swedish research organisations, the symposium fosters dialogue across disciplines and sectors to strengthen Sweden’s contribution to global climate efforts.
The 2026 edition, held in Lund on May 20–22, focuses on “Climate Research: Science, Society, Actions.” This theme highlights the need to integrate cutting-edge climate science with societal perspectives and actionable strategies to accelerate climate solutions.
Contribute to the symposium: Call for Abstracts
The call for Abstracts is open to all who wish to contribute to any of the sessions accepting submissions. Explore the programme to discover which sessions are inviting abstracts, and submit your contribution by 30 January.
For BECC members
BECC will cover the conference fee for its members. For travel and accommodation expenses, BECC encourages everyone to seek external funding.
Registration opens in January: Registration (to be opened)
*The symposium is a collaboration between SMHI, the Bolin Centre for Climate Research, the strategic research areas BECC (Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate) and MERGE (ModElling the Regional and Global Earth system), KTH Climate Action Centre, and the Centre for Climate Science and Policy Research.
