BUP Student Conference 2026
- Date
- 9–12 June 2026
- Location
- Lund University
- Type
- Conference
- Web page
- https://www.uu.se/en/collaboration-innovation/the-baltic-university-programme/events-and-announcements/bup-student-conference-2026
- Organiser
- The Baltic University Programme
- Contact person
- The Baltic University Programme's Coordinating Secretariat
This free of charge 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. This year’s conference is entitled 'The Complex Equation: Climate, Land use and Biodiversity - Understanding Conflicts, Designing Solutions'.
The conference is co-organised by The Baltic University Programme’s Coordinating Secretariat at Uppsala University and Lund University. The conference is open to bachelor's and master's students studying at BUP participating universities. 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. The event will be held on 9-12 June in Lund, Sweden.
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.
The application deadline is 23 March 2026, 23:59 (CET).