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Welcome to the Centre for Societal Risk Research, CSR

The Centre for Societal Risk Research, CSR,

is a research centre at Karlstad University. Our focus is society's understanding and management of risks in a society where risk and safety issues becomes increasingly complex and prioritized. Read more ->

Current research at CSR

Read more here about ongoing research at CSR.

Risklab®

One of our aims is that research, education and collaboration should contribute to a safer and more sustainable society on all levels. RiskLab® enables communication and visualisation of our research questions in an accessible and entertaining way.

Kamal Kishore, FN-sändebud, besökte RiskLab under RisCon26.

UN Envoy on RisCon26: “A Very Unique Conference”

RisCon26 opened on Wednesday 7 October at Karlstad University with Kamal Kishore, the United Nations Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction, delivering the keynote address. – This is a very unique conference, he says, expressing great satisfaction with his visit to Karlstad so far.

Illustration med Klarälven, en trollslända, med mera, sett ovanifrån.

RisCon2026 - Societal Risk Conference 2026

A conference on societal risk research for researchers and practitioners. Arranged by Centre for Societal Risk Research, 7-9 October 2026.

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Urban living-condition challenges extend far beyond megacities

When urban challenges are discussed on the global stage, the spotlight often falls on megacities such as Mumbai, Lagos and Nairobi. However, a new study led by researchers at Karlstad University reveals that a substantial share of people living in disadvantaged urban environments are found in much smaller cities.

CNDS Forum 2026

Strengthened Crisis Preparedness through Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange at the CNDS Forum

The CNDS Forum 2026 brought together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss natural hazards, crisis preparedness, and total defence in an evolving risk landscape. The forum highlighted the importance of collaboration and how meeting places like this help bridge the gap between research and practice.

Author: Åsa Bongnell-Höjer
Last update: 2026-10-20
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