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What does a sustainable transition look like? What social and environmental consequences might it bring? No one knows for sure—but by using knowledge from experts across disciplines, we can create and explore different future scenarios.
This science-based course provides a hands-on opportunity to experiment with FRIDA, a simulation model designed to explore the complex interconnections between climate, economy, and society. By testing different policy and development paths, participants will gain deeper insights into the challenges and opportunities of sustainability transitions. Through interactive exercises, discussions, and simulations, you will develop an understanding of how economic and environmental shifts interact—and how these insights can be used to drive real-world change.
The course begins with an introduction to systems thinking and the FRIDA model, giving participants a foundation for exploring how economic, environmental, and social factors are interlinked. The sessions will include both theoretical discussions and practical applications, providing a dynamic and engaging learning experience.
As a participant you will:
● Learn how to use FRIDA to model possible future scenarios and explore how different policy choices shape societal transitions.
● Develop a systems perspective on sustainability, understanding key feedback loops between economy, environment, and social structures.
● Engage in discussions on the societal relevance of different sustainability pathways, testing assumptions and experimenting with alternative futures.
● Gain practical skills to critically analyze and communicate sustainability challenges using systems thinking and quantitative tools.
About the circle leader
Axel Eriksson is a stubborn optimist with a love for life on Earth. He is one of 14 members of the United Nations Secretary-General's Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change 2025-2026 and a researcher on desirable social-ecological futures at the University of Lisbon and the Stockholm Resilience Centre. He has participated in diverse roles in the UN climate and biodiversity conventions since 2021, including supporting over 500 young people from 75 countries on all inhabited continents in representing their governments at UN climate summits.
About the circle
This course is part of the EU-funded research project WorldTrans, which aims to make climate-economic models more transparent and accessible to the public. It is led by researchers from the Stockholm Resilience Centre and other institutions that are part of WorldTrans. No prior experience is required from you as a participant—just an interest in exploring sustainability through a hands-on, interactive approach.
Start date: 4 May
Location: Online
Time: 18:00–20:15 Swedish time (CEST)
Questions? Contact Axel Eriksson at axel.eriksson@su.se
Join us in exploring the possibilities of a sustainable future!
Kursledare
Axel Eriksson
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