The Earth alignment principle for artificial intelligence

Gaffney, O., A. Luers, F. Carrero-Martinez, B. Oztekin-Gunaydin, F. Creutzig, V. Dignum, V. Galaz, N. Ishii, F. Larosa, M. Leptin, and K. Takahashi Guevara. 2025. The Earth alignment principle for artificial intelligence. Nature Sustainability https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-025-01536-6.

At a time when the world must cut greenhouse gas emissions precipitously, artificial intelligence (AI) brings large opportunities and large risks. To address its uncertain environmental impact, we propose the ‘Earth alignment’ principle to guide AI development and deployment towards planetary stability.

What does “sustainable seafood” mean to seafood system actors in Japan and Sweden?

Blandon, A., M. Jonell, H. Ishihara, and A. Zabala. 2025. What does “sustainable seafood” mean to seafood system actors in Japan and Sweden?. Ambio 54:1010–1025.

“Sustainability” can mean different prioritisations of society, environment and economy to different people. As one of the largest globally traded food commodities, for seafood, these differences could have large implications. The study captures different understandings of “sustainable seafood” among 29 key actors along the seafood supply chain—government, NGOs, industry bodies, retailers and producers—using a novel cross-country application of Q method in Japan and Sweden. Sweden,...

Artificial intelligence, digital social networks, and climate emotions

Galaz, V., H. Metzler, C. Schill, T. Lindahl, S. Daume, A. Marklund, A.J. Castro, J. Bard, T. McPhearson, D. Galafassi, and H. Peters. . 2025. Artificial intelligence, digital social networks, and climate emotions. npj Clim. Action 4, 23.

Emotions relate to climate change action in various ways. Here we elaborate on how the expansion of digital social networks and advances in artificial intelligence, ranging from recommender systems to generative AI, may affect the way people perceive and engage emotionally on climate change. We develop a simple framework that links individual and collective emotions, AI, and climate action, and suggest three critical areas in...

Aquaculture requires special consideration in National Action Plans for Antimicrobial Resistance

Desbois A. P., L. A. Brunton, P. J.G. Henriksson, O. Luthman, M. Troell, and D. M. Green. 2025. Aquaculture requires special consideration in National Action Plans for Antimicrobial Resistance. Science of The Total Environment 958:177785.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) demands collective action to reduce and mitigate its threats. The Quadripartite collaboration of the World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) has led development and implementation of National Action Plans (NAPs) that describe approaches each country will take to tackle AMR. All antimicrobial users...

Competition for human edible feed resources in aquaculture – looking at tilapia farming

Chary, K., P.J.G. Henriksson, and M. Troell. 2024. Competition for human edible feed resources in aquaculture - looking at tilapia farming. Food Security 17:57-72.

Animal-source foods provide essential nutrients for humans, however, the use of nutrient-dense (i.e., high in nutrients but low in calories) and digestible resources for animal feeds is controversial as it may reduce the net contribution of farmed animals to global food supply, and hence to food security. Redirecting resources edible by humans to direct consumption as food can increase resource use efficiency and food supply,...

En miljömässigt hållbar livsmedels- konsumtion Vad är det och hur når vi dit?

Ran Y., M. Persson, M. Jonell, T. Lindahl, B. Macura, C. Cederberg, and E. Röös. 2024. En miljömässigt hållbar livsmedels- konsumtion Vad är det och hur når vi dit?. Naturvårdsverket Rapportnummer 7151.

Mistra Food Futures – Final report phase one

Hansson, H., P.A. Hansson, L. Gordon, M., Hellström, M. Jonell, T. Lindahl, E. Röös, B. Persson, U. Soneson. 2024. Mistra Food Futures – Final report phase one. Mistra Food Futures Report #25.

Both downsizing and improvements to livestock systems are needed to stay within planetary boundaries

Herzon, I., R. Mazac, M. Erkkola, T. Garnett, H. Hansson, M. Jonell, M. Kaljonen, T. Kortetmäki, M. Lamminen, A. Lonkila, M. Niva, A-M. Pajari, T. Tribaldos, M.Toivonen, H. L. Tuomisto, K.Koppelmäki, and E. Röös. 2024. Both downsizing and improvements to livestock systems are needed to stay within planetary boundaries. Nature Food 5:642–645.

A focus on improvements to livestock production limits the scope for food systems transformation. Research, policy and industry must adopt measures to downsize livestock production and consumption to meet sustainability targets and facilitate a just transition.

A heart model of Earth stewardship: Shaking up science for positive futures

Scheffer, M., J. Anderies, T. Bjordam, J. Bollen, S. Carpenter, T. Chapin, C. Folke, F. Gazitua, M. Holmgren, J. Marcone, S. Polasky, E. Weber, and F. Westley. 2024. A heart model of Earth stewardship: Shaking up science for positive futures. Earth Stewardship 1(1): e12019.

Few disagree that we should pass on the Earth in good shape to future generations, and many scientists want their work to contribute to that goal. Recent work has shown that hopelessness stands in the way of people taking an active attitude. At the same time, it is becoming clear what can be done about that: providing compelling visions of attractive futures and highlighting feasible...

Nurturing gastronomic landscapes for biosphere stewardship

Jonsson, A., J. Haider, L. Pereira, A. Fremier, C. Folke, M. Tengö, and L. Gordon. 2024. Nurturing gastronomic landscapes for biosphere stewardship. Global Food Security 42: 100789.

As a result of years of increased rationalization and consolidation of food systems, the knowledge and skills of many actors in food value chains, especially those linked to smaller-scale traditional and artisanal production, processing, and cooking, have rapidly been eroded. Despite the resilience that such knowledge and skills can offer. In this paper, we use the lens of gastronomy to highlight how culinary craftsmanship and...