How do we deal with situations where established knowledge is questioned? How can nature guides contribute to democratic dialogue? How can we assess when dialogue is possible and avoid conflicts escalating?

Welcome to the 2026 Annual Programme Meeting! During April 22, from lunch and including dinner, all programme partners meet for the annual programme meeting.

Welcome to this annual environmental communication conference, hosted by the Mistra Environmental Communication research programme! This year’s conference has the theme “the politics of disagreement” and offers a platform for all researchers and societal actors to share and discuss research, develop collaboration and networks, and foster engagement.

Why is it so difficult to achieve a climate transition that is considered to be just? A new study identifies three major challenges, which researchers believe originate from different understandings of what justice actually is.

Ecosystem restoration projects financed through the sale of carbon credits can support equitable rural development if they are designed through a collaborative process approach known as ‘co-creation’, a new study shows. By applying six co-creation principles, such projects can address ethical concerns about carbon credits and support ecosystem restoration that is environmentally and socially just and equitable for local communities.