This event brings together students, researchers, and practitioners for an immersive three-day journey into the interconnected dynamics of biodiversity, climate change, and sustainable land use.
The conference is co-organised by The Baltic University Programme’s Coordinating Secretariat at Uppsala University and Lund University. This year’s conference is entitled ‘The Complex Equation: Climate, Land use and Biodiversity – Understanding Conflicts, Designing Solutions’. The event takes place on 9-12 June in Lund, Sweden.
The conference is free of charge and open to Bachelor’s and Master’s students studying at BUP participating universities.
Event content
Through lectures, field experiences, workshops, and interactive group work, participants will explore how ecological, social, and political systems interact and how synergies and trade-offs shape decisions for a more sustainable and resilient future. A central element of the program is the UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve Storkriket, which is a living example of these intricate relationships. As a newly recognised biosphere reserve, Storkriket highlights the region’s unique natural and cultural values and its potential to serve as a model for sustainable development.
Throughout the conference, the biosphere approach will be applied to examine how people and nature can thrive together, and what it means to manage landscapes in ways that support both ecosystems and human wellbeing.
Students will learn from teachers and facilitators who are leading experts in climate change, land use, and biodiversity. As a participant, you will be part of a learning environment deeply committed to advancing both sustainability knowledge and action.
Preliminary program
Online sessions
- 19 April
- 7 May
On-site event days
- 9 June – Arrival, keynotes, icebreaker activities
- 10 June – Fieldtrip to Storkriket, lectures, cultural party
- 11 June – Workshops, poster presentations, Students’ Parliament
- 12 June – Departure day
Quick information
- Dates: 9-12 June 2026
- Place: Lund, Sweden
- Open for bachelor and master students at BUP participating universities
- Application deadline: 23 March 2026, 23:59 (CET)
- Free of charge
Practical information
To participate, please fill in the Application form.
The deadline for submitting applications is March 23.
Cost and location
The conference will take place on-site at Lund University in Sweden.
The conference does not have any participant fees.
Each student has to fund their travels to and from Lund by themselves.
If you don’t show up or cancel your participation with late notice (after 5 May), we hold the right to charge you or your university department the cost of your participation (250 €). We only accept late cancellations due to illness, family-related matters or force majeure, if sufficient documents can be provided (doctor’s certificate, etc.).
Accommodation and food
Accepted students will be accommodated in Lund in shared hotel rooms for the duration of the conference, with check-in on 9 June and check-out on 12 June. All meals will be provided during the conference period.
Selection of students
After the application deadline on 23 March 2026, The Baltic University Programme’s Coordinating Secretariat and the BUP National Centres will select the students based on their motivation, field of study and background. Selected students will be offered a place, while additional students will be put on a waiting list. At the time of the event, you must be enrolled at a BUP participating university. Only applications written in English will be considered. At the latest by 3 April 2026, all students will have been contacted.
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