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Rockström & Klum: Earth’s Future Unveiled in Skellefteå

Johan Rockström and Mattias Klum headline at Society Expo 2026 in Skellefteå on World Environment Day

Johan Rockström and Mattias Klum Headline at Society Expo 2026 in Skellefteå on World Environment Day

On World Environment Day, Society Expo 2026 presents one of its key international highlights: the independent, English-language knowledge programme ”Our Time on Earth”.

Event Details

  • Date: Friday, June 5, 2026
  • Location: Skellefteå, Northern Sweden
  • Focus: Sustainable Societal Transformation

The Core Question

”Can societies adapt and change fast – and still be sustainable?”

Featured Speakers

Johan Rockström

Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam

Mattias Klum

Distinguished photographer, artist, filmmaker, and conservationist

Lecture Highlights

Their lecture, ”The Human Quest – Abundance within Planetary Boundaries,” will explore how human wellbeing can develop within the planet’s sustainable limits and what is required to navigate global societal transformation.

Event Characteristics

  • Combines scientific insights with visual storytelling
  • Delivers a hopeful message despite serious subject matter
  • Includes audience Q&A
  • Free of charge

About Society Expo 2026

A 14-day international platform in Skellefteå, Sweden, dedicated to exploring sustainable and inclusive societal transformation. Instead of showcasing finished solutions, the expo shares real-world lessons of growth, setbacks, and change.

Event Dates

May 27 – June 9, 2026

Ticket Information

Tickets will be released on February 9, 2026, at www.se26.se

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