Organisation
The KTH Climate Action Centre has rapidly expanded its network within the academic community and established significant ties with multiple relevant organisations since its inception. Its organisational structure is designed to foster stakeholder influence and ensure active involvement at all levels.
General Structure
The Centre's governance is structured to reflect its trans-disciplinary nature, with a director, a deputy director, and a board that includes members from all five of KTH's schools. At the heart of the Centre's activities is a multi-disciplinary team of researchers, with at least one researcher from each school coordinating their respective school’s engagement. This team's primary role is to facilitate integration and cooperation across different areas of climate action research, thereby enhancing the Centre's capability to tackle complex, multi-faceted climate issues.
Supporting the research team are five post-doctoral researchers and a research engineer, either hired by or associated with the Centre, contributing cutting-edge knowledge and expertise to advance the Centre's research agenda. Additionally, student ambassadors (amanuensis) play a crucial role in linking student activities with the Centre's objectives, fostering an educational environment where student participation in climate action is both encouraged and facilitated.
Researcher Network
The Centre has a network of over 100 researchers affiliated with it, spanning all KTH schools. This extensive network underpins the Centre's collaborative ethos, ensuring a broad and inclusive approach to climate action that leverages diverse perspectives and areas of expertise.
External Partnerships
The Centre has started some key strategic partnerships with institutions such as Stockholm Trio, the Stockholm Environmental Institute, Akademiska Hus, and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS). These collaborations are instrumental in extending the Centre's reach and impact beyond academia, facilitating the translation of research into actionable climate strategies within society. The establishment of a new collaborative group on climate and health within the Stockholm Trio exemplifies the Centre's proactive approach to interdisciplinary collaboration, recognizing the interconnectedness of climate issues with broader societal health outcomes.
Moreover, the Centre has initiated project collaborations with international bodies like the World Bank and the International Energy Agency. These collaborations not only support the Centre's aim to have societal impact, but also ensure that its research is attuned to global climate action needs and can contribute to international policy-making and climate strategies.