The Stockholm Hub on Environment, Climate and Security (the Hub) explores the ways in which climate and environmental changes lead to human insecurities, and undermine sustainable, just, resilient, and peaceful societies, a field that is rapidly gaining importance. The Hub complements the strengths of four leading Stockholm-based research institutes: SIWI, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Stockholm Environment Institute, and Stockholm Resilience Centre. It is funded by the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.  

Throughout 2023, the Hub engaged with a broad range of actors. At COP28, they hosted a webinar on information influence campaigns in the context of climate and water: The battle for truth in water, climate, and environment. Furthermore, a breakfast briefing in the Swedish Parliament, organized by the Hub, drew in representatives from five different political parties from across the political spectrum. A particular highlight was the UN 2023 Conference, where the Hub organized the official side event hosted by Sweden and Somalia, and co-organised the event: Commitments to Accelerate Cooperation on Water, Environment, Climate, and Peace, alongside SIWI, SIPRI, and the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the UN.

Reflecting on the year, Katie Goldie Ryder, Programme Manager at SIWI, outlines how the knowledge of many actors was advanced: “During our different events we engaged with a range of different communities including decision-makers, and significantly increased their understanding of the nexus between the environment, climate change, and security. The informal discussions we had with participants were seen as vital to exchange solutions.”