Collaborative Effort on Climate Issues

Through the scientific council the City of Stockholm can utilize the expertise of leading researchers at KTH. Stockholm’s Climate Director, Annika Jacobsson, and Associate Professor Daniel Koch at KTH have been leading this collaborative effort since 2020.

 “Stockholm aims to become a climate-positive city, and the consumption-based emissions of its residents should be cut in half. An ongoing dialogue with academic institutions is crucial to ensure that investments are cost-effective” says Climate Director Annika Jacobsson. 

“For the City of Stockholm, the most important thing is how we measure and monitor the impact of consumption and determine what is significant or insignificant. I am convinced that collaboration will accelerate climate action", continues Annika Jacobsson.

What are the city’s expectations for the scientific council?

“I am convinced that the collaboration will result in applied research, thereby strengthening and accelerating the city’s climate efforts. As a council participant, I will also contribute a citywide perspective on the city’s climate work in terms of current status, follow-up, and governance,” says Annika Jakobsson.

What are KTH's expectations?

“This scientific council opens up for open-ended discussions on how us researchers can contribute to the city’s climate work. We will meet regularly to build an institutional understanding of each other’s organizations. This is crucial for a truly long-term transdisciplinary exchange of knowledge,” says Associate Professor Daniel Koch.

The setting allows researchers to build an understanding of how Stockholm city approaches its climate goals. Many of our researchers aspire to contribute to societal development, and to create change, mutual understanding is necessary,” says Daniel Koch.

About the Scientific Council

The scientific council consists of five to six scientific members from KTH and Stockholm University (SU) as well as an equal number of staff from the City of Stockholm. The council is led by a presidium composed of Daniel Koch and Karin Larsdotter, both from KTH. From the City of Stockholm, there are six members representing the council’s long-term focus on climate challenges and consumption. The council is supported by Malin Linngård from KTH and Helen Slättman from the City of Stockholm. There are two professors affiliated with the council: Tina Karrbom Gustavsson, who is responsible for the strategic partnership with the City of Stockholm at KTH, and Magnus Breitholtz, who serves as the Presiden's advisor at SU.

Text: Sofia Tatsis