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Research for a sustainable society in a changing world
Several sectors in the society are dependent on or influenced by weather and water. Increased requirements with regard to the environment and a climate in change provide new prerequisites. The SMHI research department provides tools, knowledge and decision guidance for the society.
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The Swedish Climate Symposium will be held in Lund 20-22 May.
Our research provides answers to current societal issues
SMHI's research and development creates societal benefits in Sweden and internationally. Since the whole of society is affected by changes in weather, water and climate, research and advanced modelling are required to predict developments and create a resilient society. Our research helps decision-makers at many levels of society to make informed and science-based decisions for a future-proof and safe society.
Our research and development provides science-based knowledge. This research is essential for society to fulfil the global goals of the UN's 2030 Agenda, the Paris Agreement and the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
We work primarily on applied research and development. This means that we conduct research to explain and create knowledge that can help solve current problems and challenges in society. Together with various societal stakeholders, we formulate research questions in a co-creative process that makes us responsive to societal needs. We share our results, data and scientific articles openly so that as many people as possible can use them.
Our collective knowledge covers the Earth system
SMHI's researchers have wide-ranging and comprehensive expertise in meteorology, hydrology, oceanography and climate. The work is organised into four research units, each with its own subject focus. All units possess extensive knowledge about the effects of a changing climate. Together, they form a strong research environment that builds new knowledge every day for a sustainable society and environment
Meteorology
Research and development in weather forecasting, climate analysis, atmospheric processes and air quality.
Hydrology
We create, compile and convey knowledge about fresh water on different scales.
Oceanography
Marine research with a focus in marine biology, observations, numerical modelling and remote sensing.
Climate at the Rossby Centre
Research and development around the climate system and for climate modelling.
Explore SMHI data with open access for research and development
International co-operation
National and international collaborations strengthen our research
In the research community, collaboration is a natural feature of our daily work. Co-operation strengthens knowledge development and spreads knowledge across the world. At SMHI, we participate in many national and international research networks.
We publish our research in international peer-reviewed journals and in SMHI reports. The two most recent publications from SMHI's research department are:
Treatment of Key Aerosol and Cloud Processes in Earth System Models - Recommendations from the FORCeS Project
Ilona Riipinen, Sini Talvinen, Anouck Chassaing, Paraskevi Georgakaki, Xinyang Li, Carlos Perez Garcia-Pando, Tommi Bergman, Snehitha M. Kommula, Ulrike Proske, Angelos Gkouvousis, Alexandra P. Tsimpidi, Marios Chatziparaschos, Almuth Neuberger, Vlassis A. Karydis, Silvia M. Calderon, Sami Romakkaniemi, Daniel G. Partridge, Theodore Khadir, Lubna Dada, Twan van Noije, Stefano Decesari, Oyvind Seland, Paul Zieger, Frida Bender, Ken Carslaw, Jan Cermak, Montserrat Costa-Suros, Maria Goncalves Ageitos, Yvette Gramlich, Ove W. Haugvaldstad, Eemeli Holopainen, Corinna Hoose, Oriol Jorba, Stylianos Kakavas, Maria Kanakidou, Harri Kokkola, Radovan Krejci, Thomas Kuhn, Markku Kulmala, Philippe Le Sager, Risto Makkonen, Stella E. I. Manavi, Thomas F. Mentel, Alexandros Milousis, Stelios Myriokefalitakis, Athanasios Nenes, Tuomo Nieminen, Spyros N. Pandis, David Patoulias, Tuukka Petaja, Johannes Quaas, Leighton Regayre, Susanne M. C. Scholz, Michael Schulz, Ksakousti Skyllakou, Ruben Sousse, Philip Stier, Manu Thomas, Julie T. Villinger, Annele Virtanen, Klaus Wyser, Annica M. L. Ekman
In: Tellus. Series B, Chemical and physical meteorology, Vol. 78, No. 1
2026
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Nordic report highlights risks linked to AMOC tipping
The report “A Nordic Perspective on AMOC Tipping” reviews the potential impacts of potential Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) collapse. Researcher from SMHI and other Nordic research institutes calls for strengthened mitigation, improved monitoring, and increased preparedness in the Nordic region..jpg)
Strengthened research cooperation between SMHI and Brazil
SMHI has maintained an active research collaboration with Brazil since 2018, focusing on issues such as urban heat and air quality. Last autumn, several meetings were held to establish new research collaborations in additional areas, including environmental and water-related issues as well as climate information.
Register for the Swedish Climate Symposium in May
For the third time, SMHI is co-organising The Swedish Climate Symposium, which will take place in Lund between 20 and 22 May. The symposium is an opportunity for researchers, decision-makers and social actors to meet and learn about the latest Swedish climate research. View the programme and register before 15 April.
SMHI supports the development of a hydrological forecasting and warning service in Estonia
SMHI has started a new collaboration with the Estonian Environment Agency (ESTEA) to support the development of a national, operational hydrological forecasting and warning service in Estonia.
SMHI recruits Nedjeljka Žagar to its professorship in meteorology
Following a thorough recruitment process in which five candidates reached the final stage, Nedjeljka Žagar has been appointed Professor of Meteorology at SMHI. She will take up the position on 1 September 2026.
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SMHI Research and development
Head of SMHI Research and development: Helén Andersson
Research that anchors SMHI
SMHI is based on scientific foundations. This means that everything SMHI presents is rooted in scientific processes. We have a number of services based on the results of our research, which play a central role in, for example, studies and monitoring of the ongoing climate change in Sweden.
Knowledge about climate change impact
SMHI visualises a wealth of data on future climate. Services are based on data and models from research and development.
International development cooperation
SMHI contributes to global sustainable development through international development cooperation. The overall aim is that all countries shall have an equal capacity to handle and plan for the effects of weather, water and climate.
Value chain from research to weather forecast
SMHI's forecast and warning service provides information for the protection of life and property. Using numerical weather prediction models, SMHI issues weather forecasts and warnings.