The 13th European Society for Environmental History Conference will be held August 18th – 22nd, 2025 in Uppsala, Sweden.
Location
Uppsala is conveniently located 1 hour from Stockholm and 40 minutes from Arlanda Airport. The region offers a wide range of modern and historical experiences that can be appreciated during the conference. Uppsala University, the host of the conference, is the oldest university in Sweden, founded in 1477. The conference will take place at the English Park Campus. We have more information about travel to Uppsala and accommodations near the conference.
Format
ESEH 2025 will be a hybrid conference with possibilities for in-person and virtual attendance. It features 4 keynote speakers and a diverse program with 14 parallel sessions. The conference has been organized with the goal of fostering collaborations between research, the arts, and the public with the intent to inspire broader public conversations about the history and experience of climate change. We strive to ensure a sustainable, ecological, and inclusive experience through the planning of this event. Please see the Registration page for information about fees and how to register.
Activities
ESEH 2025 will have a coinciding series of art interventions exhibited on Tuesday August 19th and Wednesday August 20th in the evening. The public and conference attendees are welcome to participate in these interventions. There will also be a film screening on the evening of Wednesday, August 20th. Additional excursions are available on the days surrounding the conference. Given the breadth of historical and environmentally captivating ecosystems within a close proximity of the conference, a variety of optional excursions are available.
ESEH 2025 is organized through a partnership between several universities and organizations
- European Society for Environmental History
- Department of Archaeology and Ancient History at Uppsala University
- Department of History at Uppsala University
- Department of History at Stockholm University
- Division of History of Science, Technology, and Environment at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm (KTH)
- IHOPE (Integrated History and Future of People on Earth) Research Network (sponsor)
- Future Earth (sponsor)
- Nordic Culture Fund (sponsor for art interventions)
- Plus additional supporting partners across Sweden and beyond.
