Stockholm Series #1: Overheated – The Fight for Information Integrity, Climate Action, and Democracy

This lecture marks the first event in the Stockholm Series of Public Lectures on Climate Change and Democracy. This new initiative is a cooperation between renowned Stockholm-based institutions with a particular focus on climate change and democracy from different perspectives. It aims to inform, inspire, and engage experts and the general public alike by providing high-profile public lectures on the interlinkages between climate change and democracy followed by debate.

"Overheated - The Fight for Information Integrity, Climate Action, and Democracy"

with Jennie King, Director of Climate Policy & Research, Institute for Strategic Dialogue, London & Co-Founder of Climate Action Against Disinformation (CAAD)

Democracy demands a public mandate, translating our common will into policies that can benefit the whole. This is especially true for the climate crisis, as we face a ‘brief and rapidly closing window’ (IPCC) to act for a liveable future. Despite the urgency and gravity of this moment, public discourse on the issue is increasingly fragmented, partisan, and unmoored from science. Climate action has become a lightning rod for conspiracism and mistrust of institutions and is being weaponised to deepen social divisions. How did we get here? Who stands to benefit? And, above all, how can we chart a pathway forward?

The lecture will be followed by a conversation with Dr. Victor Galaz, Associate Professor, Stockholm Resilience Centre & Dr. Kevin Casas-Zamora, Secretary-General, International IDEA, questions/comments from the audience, and a reception.

This is an in-person event. Seats are limited, please register early to ensure your participation.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at climate@idea.int 

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