Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris

Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris A prize to celebrate valuable contributions to protecting the Baltic Sea’s environment and ecology.

Stiftelsen Björn Carlsons Östersjöstiftelse, även kallad BalticSea2020, grundades år 2005 av Björn Carlson (1935-2021) genom en donation om 500 miljoner kronor. Under sina första 15 verksamma år har stiftelsens tillgångar finansierat åtgärder och utvecklingsprojekt som bidrar till en friskare Östersjö samt forskning som breddat eller fördjupat kunskapen om Östersjön och dess avrinningsområde. Stif

telsen har påverkat EU:s fiskeri-och jordbrukslagstiftning, startat nästan 100 projekt för ett friskare hav och bidragit till att genomföra och publicera många viktiga vetenskapliga studier. Vidare har stiftelsen stöttat initiativ inom opinionsbildning och film i syfte att sprida kunskap om Östersjöns miljö till beslutsfattare, allmänhet och skolor. Sedan stiftelsen påbörjade sitt arbete 2005 har styrelsen fram till 2020 fattat beslut om anslag på cirka 650 miljoner kronor till projekt inom programområdena Fiske, Övergödning och Information.

År 2020 förändrade stiftelsen planenligt sitt miljöarbete för att 2021 byta inriktning från en forskningsstiftelse till en pris- och forskningsstiftelse. Det innebär att stiftelsen har inrättat ett pris – Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris, med en årlig summa på initialt 3 miljoner kronor. Stiftelsen bygger vidare på Björn Carlsons grundidé om att stiftelsen ska bidra till att vända situationen i Östersjön i positiv riktning och vill genom priset belöna forskning som lämnat värdefulla bidrag till en bättre östersjömiljö och möjliggöra till fortsatt arbete för havet. Intentionen är att dela ut priset första gången under våren 2022 och därefter en gång per år. Läs mer om stiftelsen och Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris på https://bcop.se/.

Thank you for helping us find the next recipient of Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris! 🌊The nomination period for 2026 has now...
04/05/2026

Thank you for helping us find the next recipient of Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris! 🌊The nomination period for 2026 has now closed. This year’s recipient will be presented and celebrated at a prize ceremony in September.

Only one week left to nominate for Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris 2026! 🌊 The recipient will be awarded with SEK 5 million ...
27/04/2026

Only one week left to nominate for Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris 2026! 🌊 The recipient will be awarded with SEK 5 million for their efforts for a healthier Baltic Sea. Submit your nomination no later than May 3 at bcop.se 💡

Let’s celebrate valuable contributions for a healthier Baltic Sea! 🌊 The nomination period for Björn Carlsons Östersjöpr...
20/04/2026

Let’s celebrate valuable contributions for a healthier Baltic Sea! 🌊 The nomination period for Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris 2026 is closing soon. Make sure to submit your nomination by May 3 at bcop.se 💡

14/04/2026

“We hope that in the coming years we will be able to contribute new knowledge and that our research approach inspires others.” Professor Jacob Carstensen and Professor Daniel Conley received Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris in 2024. Through groundbreaking collaboration they have combined expertise from different fields, and thus, their research has transformed, developed and broadened their field of research 🌊

The nomination period for 2026 is open until 3 May. Visit bcop.se for more information! 💡

Only one month left to submit nominations for Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris 2026! 🌊Know a researcher, organization or indi...
03/04/2026

Only one month left to submit nominations for Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris 2026! 🌊
Know a researcher, organization or individual who contributes to a healthier Baltic Sea? Submit your nomination by May 3. The recipient will be awarded with SEK 5 million for their efforts💡

23/03/2026

“I am proud and grateful, and I will continue working for a healthier Baltic Sea.” Professor Kerstin Johannesson received the Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris in 2025. She was awarded for her pioneering research which has reshaped our understanding of marine evolutionary biology 🌊

The nomination period for 2026 is open until 3 May. Visit bcop.se for more information! 💡

12/03/2026

“I see the prize as a recognition of my over 50 years of research on a variety of Baltic Sea topics.” In 2024, Professor Ragnar Elmgren was awarded Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris for being one of the most outstanding researchers in the field of marine eutrophication 🌊

The nomination period for 2026 is open until 3 May. Visit bcop.se for more information! 💡

The very first recipient of the Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris was Professor Maren Voss of the Leibniz Institute for Baltic...
26/02/2026

The very first recipient of the Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris was Professor Maren Voss of the Leibniz Institute for Baltic Sea Research in Warnemünde, Germany.
She was awarded for her groundbreaking research on the importance of marine nitrogen, particularly in the Baltic Sea 🌊

The nomination period for 2026 is open from 16 February to 3 May. Visit bcop.se for more information! 💡

Nominate efforts for a healthier Baltic Sea! 🌊Ahead of 2026, the Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris is further strengthened as ...
18/02/2026

Nominate efforts for a healthier Baltic Sea! 🌊
Ahead of 2026, the Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris is further strengthened as the award amount is increased to SEK 5 million, making it one of the largest environmental prizes of its kind. The nomination period is open from 16 February to 3 May. Visit bcop.se for more information! 💡

Nominate efforts for a healthier Baltic Sea! 🌊The nomination period for the Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris 2026 is open fro...
18/02/2026

Nominate efforts for a healthier Baltic Sea! 🌊
The nomination period for the Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris 2026 is open from 16 February to 3 May. Nominate researchers, organizations, or individuals whose work contributes to improvements in the Baltic Sea environment – or who demonstrate strong potential to make a significant difference in the future. Visit bcop.se for more information! 💡

September 23, Professor Kerstin Johannesson was awarded Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris 2025 at Hasselbacken in Stockholm. T...
24/09/2025

September 23, Professor Kerstin Johannesson was awarded Björn Carlsons Östersjöpris 2025 at Hasselbacken in Stockholm. The award was handed over by last year’s winner, Professor Ragnar Elmgren.

A special moment at this year’s award was the presence of all previous recipients Daniel Conley Jacob Carstensen Ragnar Elmgren Maren Voss.

The ceremony featured remarks by Bo Lehander, Agnes Karlsson (also moderator), Christina Rudén, Camilla Gustafsson and Maren Voss who showed her latest research – a project supported by the foundation through her prize funding.

The day ended with a scientific reception where the Björn Carlson Baltic Fellows presented five jointly developed research posters.

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