About us
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences was founded in 1739 and is an independent organisation, whose overall objective is to promote the sciences and strengthen their influence in society. The Academy promotes science of the highest quality by fostering development and innovation in Swedish research. It enhances the status of science in society by drawing attention to key social issues and examining them in scientific terms, and joins in cooperation on global issues, with the aim of being an international scientific proponent of sustainable development.
Institutes and programmes
The Academy's international affairs is dealt with primarily by the International Committee and involves mainly…
Scientific journals
The Academy publishes the scientific journals Ambio (environmental research), and Acta Mathematica and Arkiv för…
National committees
The Academy has established 18 national committees in different disciplines that among others are responsible…
