Conference Programme
Knowledge for Sustainable Development – Our shared future in times of global conflict and crisis.
A link to a detailed programme, as well as a to a summary of all research presentation abstracts, has been sent to all registered participants.
08:30-08:55 | Check-in and mingle with coffee
Registration at the check-in desk on the first floor of Stadshallen
09:00-09:15 | Opening of the conference
Welcome greetings by Pro Vice-Chancellor Per Mickwitz
Room: Konsertsalen
09:15-10:30 | Plenary Keynote - Session I
Room: Konsertsalen
Moderator: Lisa Strömbom
- 09:15-09:45 | Åsa Persson - Agenda 2030 at halfway point – headwinds, tailwinds and the role of research
- 09:45-10:15 | Caroline Delgado - Breaking the Cycle: Tackling Food Insecurity, Conflict, and Climate through integrated approaches
- 10:15-10:30 | Q&A
10:30-11:00 | Coffee break
11:00-12:30 | Parallel sessions with research presentations
Room I: Konsertsalen | Regulation, policy and responsibility
Room II: Amfi | Empowering people and organizations
Room III: Hilma Borelius | People at risk
Room IV: Danssalen | Navigating global networks and circular economy
12:30-13:30 | Lunch break and posters
13:30-14:45 | Plenary Keynote - Session II
Room: Konsertsalen
Moderator: Magnus Sandberg
- 13:30-14:00 | David Gisslesson Nord - Saying goodbye to globalization: how to build sustainable academic collaboration in a polarized world
- 14:00-14:30 | Antje Jackelén - Reconnecting to Humanity: The Role of Spirituality in Sustainable Practices
- 14:30-14:45 | Q&A
14:45-14:55 | Short break to divide into Parallel sessions
14:55-15:55 | Parallel sessions with research presentations
Room I: Konsertsalen | Natural resources - controversies and redefinitions
Room II: Amfi | Social dynamics and economic ideals
Room III: Hilma Borelius | Workshop: From Insight to Impact
16:00- | End of conference and glögg-mingle
Time for the event
9 December 2025 08:30 to 17:00
Location
AF-borgen, Sandgatan 2, Lund and online
Target group
Researchers associated with Lund University and University of Cambridge, as well as other researchers, stakeholders, and students who wish to join the discussions and share their views are invited to learn more about research conducted at Lund University and University of Cambridge.
Language
English
Contact
ylva [dot] van_meeningen [at] cec [dot] lu [dot] se (ylva[dot]van_meeningen[at]cec[dot]lu[dot]se)
The conference is organised by the Research Board and the Sustainability Forum at Lund University in collaboration with Cambridge Zero at University of Cambridge.
Learn about Cambridge Zero | Cambridge Zero webpage
A collaboration between Lund University and University of Cambridge
