News from the House of Sustainable Society

Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets recently welcomed five new affiliated researchers and a research assistant to its team. Their work spans various sustainability topics related to Misum's interdisciplinary research streams.

Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets (Misum), Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and Cleantech Scandinavia publish a new report on the role of private capital for financing sustainable cities, with a focus on Swedish municipalities.

A drastic decrease in greenhouse gas emissions is needed to tackle climate change. Carbon pricing, in the form of a carbon tax or a carbon market, is considered by economists as the most cost-effective way to reduce emissions. Yet, there is currently little evidence on the impact of existing carbon price instruments on emissions. Recently published research by Misum Affiliate Marion Leroutier investigates the impact of carbon taxes on the UK power sector emissions.

In a new report from Swesif, co-produced by Misum, researchers Emma Sjöström and Rachelle Belinga look at drivers and challenges for integrating ESG issues in financial analysis.

Half-way through the first week of COP26 negotiations, we take a moment to reflect on how Misum, as a research center grounded in sustainability work, is contributing to the broad and urgent goal of tackling the climate crisis.

Mistra Center for Sustainable Markets is pleased to announce Andreea Preluca as the new Misum Stakeholder Engagement Manager – with focus on sustainability and research.