Northern Sweden is a lucky refuge far from the worst-hit parts of our heating planet, with a comparatively low human population, abundant nature and natural resources. It is also at the forefront of the global transition to fossil-free industry, and offers a useful case study for how societies can become smarter, stronger, and more resilient as they adapt to the changing climate. Once we accept that change is necessary, this mindset can drive innovation in everything from construction to food production. Where can technology truly make a difference? What does a climate-adapted society look like in the long term? How can Sweden plan to become a safe, sustainable, and attractive place to live in a warmer world?
Biography:
Gaia Vince is a British science writer, broadcaster and Anthropocene researcher exploring the interplay between human systems and the planetary environment. She is an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the Anthropocene Institute at UCL, a Fellow of the Energy Institute and a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts. Her first book, Adventures In The Anthropocene won the Royal Society Science Book of the Year Prize. Her latest book, Nomad Century: How To Survive The Climate Upheaval, explores global migration and planetary restoration in a radical call to arms.
