Lund University was founded in 1666 and has for a number of years been ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 47 700 students and 7 500 staff based in Lund, Sweden. Lund University unites tradition with a modern, dynamic, and highly international profile. With eight different faculties and numerous research centres and specialized institutes, Lund is the strongest research university in Sweden and one of Scandinavia's largest institutions for education and research. The university annually attracts a large number of international students and offers a wide range of courses and programmes taught in English. In addition, International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) is part of the university and works to advance strategies for sustainable solutions through cutting edge interdisciplinary research, high-quality innovative education, and effective communication and strong partnerships.

WWF is the world’s largest and most respected global conservation organization. With its mission to build a future where people and nature thrive, WWF works to help local communities conserve the natural resources they depend upon; transform markets and policies toward sustainability; protect and restore species and their habitats; and ensure that the value of nature is reflected in decision-making from a local to a global scale. WWF Cities focuses specifically on engaging and motivating the world's cities and urban population to reduce emissions, build resilience and develop solutions for attractive and sustainable lifestyles. WWF has worked for over a decade with cities worldwide, engaging with over 700 cities from nearly 70 countries on 6 continents to increase and encourage global and regional leadership, as well as the adaptation of innovative climate solutions that align with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal.