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Aaron skriver och framför spoken-word-poesi om den tredubbla planetära krisen. Han använder ofta poesi för att förklara klimatforskning. IG: @aaronmixedarts.
Alab Mirasol Ayroso (she/her) is a full-time climate activist from the Philippines. She has as Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of t...
Alab Mirasol Ayroso (she/her) is a full-time climate activist from the Philippines. She has as Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of the Philippines Diliman. Currently, she is the National Coordinator of Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines and a convener of Peoples Rising for Climate Justice.
Alexander Crawford is an independent and experienced designer, curator and facilitator of seminars, conferences and processes. He is also a seasoned a...
Alexander Crawford is an independent and experienced designer, curator and facilitator of seminars, conferences and processes. He is also a seasoned analyst of future scenarios and trends. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) who was born at 321 ppm. Alexander was chair of Researchers Desk 2019-2021.
Alina Schmidt has a Ph.D. in Polymer and Fiber Science. Alina researches on sustainable bio-based materials by exploring alternative biomass sources such as agricultural by-products and algae.
Anders is a forester working practically with forests as complex self-organizing system and with the question how we humans relate to nature.
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Andreas Magnusson a climate justice activist, moderator & speaker. Since 2018 he has been working with climate and sustainability with, among others, Fridays For Future and Climate Live Sweden.
Anja Dahlström is a Deacon in the Church of Sweden, grandmother, and a concerned and engaged individual when it comes to climate issues.
Lic psychologist/psychotherapist, teaching climate psychology, organizer of seminars on Wellbeing Economy, activist, co-writer of ”Människan i Klimatkrisens Tid”
Anna Söder became engaged in Miljöpartiet a few years ago and now have a growing concern about the climate crisis and wants to learn more how researchers knowledge could be put in practice locally.
Annette Atugonza Nabirye is a mother, a wife and an environmentalist. She is a member of Scientist Rebellion and a coordinator for Extinction rebellion African region.
Ann Normark is a Bachelor's student in nature conservation and biodiversity at Halmstad University with a focus on forest issues.
Antoine Bonel drives systemic change through science and engineering, innovative education, and communities. He is a country coordinator for the globa...
Antoine Bonel drives systemic change through science and engineering, innovative education, and communities. He is a country coordinator for the global NGO Climate Fresk since 2021, and has co-founded the facilitators network AwareNest in 2024, with which he organises the bi-annual science festival Equinox in Stockholm.
Audrey Niemann Jönsson has a PhD in medical sciences. She is currently managing a pan-European project to develop personalized diagnosis and treatment...
Audrey Niemann Jönsson has a PhD in medical sciences. She is currently managing a pan-European project to develop personalized diagnosis and treatment for persons with cognitive decline. Otherwise, she puts state-of-the-art innovation projects together and finds funding for them.
Carina is a research engineer working at Stockholm University, who wants to learn more, and share knowledge, about all aspects of climate change and transformations needed.
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Financial activist behind the initiative Fund Your Mother.
Caroline Bodin has a background in history and development studies with a profiling in sustainability and a passion for environmental issues and clima...
Caroline Bodin has a background in history and development studies with a profiling in sustainability and a passion for environmental issues and climate change. She is currently operations manager at Future Minds, aiming to strengthen education for sustainable development and youth inclusion and participation in the green transition and the 2030 Agenda.
Caroline Nielsen is an independent researcher with a background in literature studies, who currently coordinates the working group for narratives and ...
Caroline Nielsen is an independent researcher with a background in literature studies, who currently coordinates the working group for narratives and vision of Wellbeing Economy Alliance Sweden. She is interested in critical and experimental perspectives on social organization and ideologies.
Daniela Kreber has worked as a research assistant at the division of Environmental Communication and as a course coordinator at the Center for Environ...
Daniela Kreber has worked as a research assistant at the division of Environmental Communication and as a course coordinator at the Center for Environment and Development Studies (CEMUS). She is studying Environmental Communication and has a background in Environmental Sciences. Her academic interests are related to phenomenology of the human-nature relationship, more-than-human perspectives, and posthumanist approaches
Diaan Mynhardt is a Masters' student at Gothenburg University’s Psychological Institute. Diaan's thesis is a critical analysis of the discourses surro...
Diaan Mynhardt is a Masters' student at Gothenburg University’s Psychological Institute. Diaan's thesis is a critical analysis of the discourses surrounding transitions to sustainable practices in restaurant kitchens.
Elin Ståhl is a member of Mothers Rebllion. She does what she can. She works in public health.
Grandmother who wants a future for my grandchildren.
Elisabeth Sjöholm is a chemist, now retired and active in (local) politics, with particular interest in environmental and climate change issues.
Elizabeth Carlsson, independent artist and urban gardener, has her studio ArtLab Ådala 006 in Linköping. Among other things, she works with Art&Scienc...
Elizabeth Carlsson, independent artist and urban gardener, has her studio ArtLab Ådala 006 in Linköping. Among other things, she works with Art&Science projects with a focus on sustainable artistic and gardening practices. Her latest collaborative project with Linköping University is about nutrients and urban farming.
Emilia Arvidsson is a lecturer and author and has written the book "Klimatglädje" (2019) as well as the book "Leva nära - om personlig hållbarhet" (20...
Emilia Arvidsson is a lecturer and author and has written the book "Klimatglädje" (2019) as well as the book "Leva nära - om personlig hållbarhet" (2024). She holds a master's degree in business administration with a special focus on marketing. She runs a large community on Facebook where her goal is to educate and inspire people towards truly sustainable consumption.
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Erik Huss has a research background in Geography, with a focus on Glaciology, Climate development and Earth system science. He is also a journalist an...
Erik Huss has a research background in Geography, with a focus on Glaciology, Climate development and Earth system science. He is also a journalist and has worked for many years in science communication. Since 2016, Erik runs his own company, Husstainability AB, focusing on sustainable business development considering the planetary boundaries.
Erik Nylund is a greentech web developer and IT-consultant specializing in climate data. Erik develops carbon calculators and environmental campaigns with a focus on travel, events and sports.
Parent, preparing her child for the challenges of the Anthropocene and educating for sustainable living.
Hannah Külper is a student at Karolinska institutet in the Master's programme of Global Health. Previously she did her Bachelor in Liberal Arts and Sc...
Hannah Külper is a student at Karolinska institutet in the Master's programme of Global Health. Previously she did her Bachelor in Liberal Arts and Sciences, majoring in Life Sciences. Her interest lies in climate change and health, particularly in infectious diseases.
Harald Carlinger is a student at Stockholm University, currently finishing his masters program in Sociology. His academic interests lie in interdisciplinary work on human nature, natural and social.
Håkan Ottosson is an educator at Karolinska Institutet. He teaches about food chemistry, including evironmental and climate related issues.
Ida is combines studies and employment. She works in the environmental field, specializing in water management. She will start reading a Masters connected to this field this autumn.
Ingmarie Höidén-Guthenberg is a retired immunologist/cell biologist. She was formerly Director at a small biotech company. She is deeply worried about the speed of climate change.
Ingrid Hesser is a seasoned C-level executive within the global business environment. Her passion is to use a strategic mindset and hands-on capabilit...
Ingrid Hesser is a seasoned C-level executive within the global business environment. Her passion is to use a strategic mindset and hands-on capability to connect people, businesses, and organizations to serve as successful change agents for the climate/environmental transformation - in the local community and beyond.
Ingrid Westman runs her own companies. She is a civil engineer who works with sustainable cities in Africa and restoration of Atlantic Rainforest in Brazil.
Janine is passionate about decreasing the risk of repeating massive fires, such as the ones which engulfed Australia in 2019-2020, with several fire t...
Janine is passionate about decreasing the risk of repeating massive fires, such as the ones which engulfed Australia in 2019-2020, with several fire tornado wildfires spreading at up to 250 km/hour. These fires could even have changed La Nina. Similar fires have occurred in Canada and many other places.
Joachim Persson is retired. He was Object Leader IT for EHR systems Uppsala County and Application Manager for longitudinal international studies in g...
Joachim Persson is retired. He was Object Leader IT for EHR systems Uppsala County and Application Manager for longitudinal international studies in growth hormone disorders for Pfizer. He studied Computer Science and Philosophy at Lund University. He feels the urge to act now.
Johanna Zingmark is a biologist. She has worked in the pharmaceutical industry, mainly with cancer drugs and in veterinary medicine, for many years. C...
Johanna Zingmark is a biologist. She has worked in the pharmaceutical industry, mainly with cancer drugs and in veterinary medicine, for many years. Currently, she works on a voluntary basis to contribute to an increased awareness that our anthropogenic influence is making the planet uninhabitable.
Johan Rudborg is active in local environment and climate groups
Katarina Andreasen Is a biologist. She has a PhD in plant systematics. She teaches biology at Uppsala university where she works to increase awareness...
Katarina Andreasen Is a biologist. She has a PhD in plant systematics. She teaches biology at Uppsala university where she works to increase awareness of sustainability and climate change within biology education.
Kerstin Jon-And is professor emerita at Stockholm University, having worked with experimental particle physics. Currently she is active in the climate...
Kerstin Jon-And is professor emerita at Stockholm University, having worked with experimental particle physics. Currently she is active in the climate network Gretas Gamlingar, working for the goals of the Paris agreement.
Kjell-Arne Johansson is active in the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.
Krister Adamsdon is an upper secondary teacher in philosophy, religion and Swedish language.
Kristina Nitsch is a landscape architect, urban planner and project developer. She is committed and passionate about enabling the transition into a sustainable circular lifestyle.
Lars Leonardsson is a technical consultant with a PhD in Physics, specializing in solving technical problems by building a thorough understanding of t...
Lars Leonardsson is a technical consultant with a PhD in Physics, specializing in solving technical problems by building a thorough understanding of the problem at hand. He is currently engaged in climate action.
Lena Vinterbäck has a Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. She is project leader at Cytiva and she is an active member of Klimataktion.
Lennart Dock received a PhD in toxicology from Karolinska Institutet and worked at the Institute of Environmental Medicine before joining the Swedish Chemicals Agency. He retired 2021.
Ludvig Janiuk works full time to address climate change and help improve societal futures.
Former researcher at Stockholm University focusing on physics and chemistry. Currently active in Gretas Gamlingar, working for the goals of the Paris agreement.
Margareta Krabbe is a microbiologist who teaches students in developing biotechnology applications for sustainable development. Margareta's teaching also includes ecosystem services of urban green.
Maria holds a PhD in ecology from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Umeå and she has conducted postdoctoral research at Stockho...
Maria holds a PhD in ecology from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) in Umeå and she has conducted postdoctoral research at Stockholm University. She has mainly worked on land use, forestry and fire ecology in East Africa and Sweden. Currently, she teaches practical natural resource management In Sweden. Her outreach work focuses on critique of carbon forestry and market solutions in nature conservation.
Meteorologist dedicated to communicate climate science to the public and decision makers. Currently working with scenarios, natural catastrophes and climate risk at an insurance company.
Martin Hedström has a long professional history in Swedish industry, working with group strategy, mergers and acquistions, innovation and sustainability.
Mats is Chairperson of Wellbeing Economy Alliance Sweden, and a freelance consultant of transition in public and private sector.
Mats has a Master of Science from Stockholm University in Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology with focus on hydrology and environment. He is cha...
Mats has a Master of Science from Stockholm University in Physical Geography and Quaternary Geology with focus on hydrology and environment. He is chairman of the Sigtuna Nature Conservation Association. He focuses on the climate crisis and PFAS pollution.
Mia Barkland is a sustainability advisor and CEO at Trossa AB. Her academic background is in ecology and marketing communication.
Mikael Olsson has an advisory function within external and internal environmental issues, primarily towards the departments mainly within the Biomedic...
Mikael Olsson has an advisory function within external and internal environmental issues, primarily towards the departments mainly within the Biomedical Centre campus. He handles the Biomedical Centre campus managements information and education, investigations and government contacts concerning environmental issues, occupational health & safety, chemical & laboratory safety, fire prevention and waste issues.
Eager to save the world. Simultaneously grasping what is available on my own reasercher’s desk – such as some invasive plants.
Mikael Törnwall is a journalist at Svenska Dagbladet, covering energy and climate change. He has a background as a tech and business reporter.
Advisor at the Centre for Biological Diversity at the Swedish University of Agricultural Science (SLU) with experience of research within in applied e...
Advisor at the Centre for Biological Diversity at the Swedish University of Agricultural Science (SLU) with experience of research within in applied ecology and lecturing on systems thinking for sustainable development.
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Author of "How to Listen So People Can Think", Monica is specialised in creating conditions for high-quality, innovative and independent thinking. “A ...
Author of "How to Listen So People Can Think", Monica is specialised in creating conditions for high-quality, innovative and independent thinking. “A new type of thinking is essential if mankind is to survive and move toward higher levels.” Einstein.
My has a doctorate in sustainability science and has previously worked as a researcher and teacher at the Stockholm Resilience Centre. She is passiona...
My has a doctorate in sustainability science and has previously worked as a researcher and teacher at the Stockholm Resilience Centre. She is passionate about local transformation and works in the association Upplandsbygd where she supports sustainable local projects in rural areas.
Niclas Könic is a former neuroscience researcher. Currently, he works with information systems. His expertise is on compliance in academic research.
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Niklas Lång is a Vicar in Solna Parish, Church of Sweden (Lutheran). He is a a member of the ecotheological network of Church of Sweden and ”Greta's ...
Niklas Lång is a Vicar in Solna Parish, Church of Sweden (Lutheran). He is a a member of the ecotheological network of Church of Sweden and ”Greta's gamlingar Bergshamra”. He also runs the initiative ClimateSpeed.org.
Ole Utne is a Rebel Father and entrepreneur for social and ecological justice.
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Paula Richter is a specialist psychologist working part time as a director of specialist studies for psychologists in Region Sörmland. The rest of her...
Paula Richter is a specialist psychologist working part time as a director of specialist studies for psychologists in Region Sörmland. The rest of her time is devoted to climate psychology, including lecturing, workshops, activism and support in the intersection of psychology, climate and ecosystems.
Sara is a lecturer at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Urban and Rural Development.
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Sebastian Kirppu has been working with conservation issues in Swedish forests since 1996, primarily conducting surveys of threatened species and asses...
Sebastian Kirppu has been working with conservation issues in Swedish forests since 1996, primarily conducting surveys of threatened species and assessing natural values through the forest's biological diversity. He has worked for forestry companies, the Swedish Forest Agency, various County Administrative Boards, and non-profit organizations. For the past four years, he has been employed by the organization Protect the Forest as a forest biologist and forest ambassador.
Simon is a Climate Justice activist with Fridays For Future, where he's been active since 2019, He's a web designer/developer with a focus on Youth-Le...
Simon is a Climate Justice activist with Fridays For Future, where he's been active since 2019, He's a web designer/developer with a focus on Youth-Led movements and groups. Using the experience from his own activism, Simon's worked with, among others, the Youth Climate Justice Fund, Auroramålet, Re-Earth Initiative and Polluters Out.
He has also designed and developed the new Researchers Desk Website!
Sofia Lindström is a societal craftsperson with a broad background in inclusion and justice issues, and a particular interest in sustainable lifestyle...
Sofia Lindström is a societal craftsperson with a broad background in inclusion and justice issues, and a particular interest in sustainable lifestyles, focusing on tourism. Sofia is currently pursuing a master's program in social-ecological resilience at the Stockholm Resilience Centre.
Sophia Pankenier is an art therapist and member of Mothers Rebellion. She has worked within mental health services and charities her entire career.
Svante Bodin is using his long experience of international climate change and environmental negotiations and cooperation, including the UNFCCC and IPC...
Svante Bodin is using his long experience of international climate change and environmental negotiations and cooperation, including the UNFCCC and IPCC, in teaching and policy development. Svante has been head of the Climate change division of the Swedish Ministry of the Environment. Svante is Docent in Meteorology and is also a member of the Bolin Centre for Climate Research at Stockholm University.
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Sven Ringmar is a change manager and board member at Boo Folkets Hus, Orminge, Nacka
Sören is a senior sustainability advisor working to help organizations accelerate the transition to a sustainable society. He has more than 20 years o...
Sören is a senior sustainability advisor working to help organizations accelerate the transition to a sustainable society. He has more than 20 years of experience of leadership focusing on business development in the areas of quality, energy and sustainability.
Tatjana Boric-Persson has been a climate activist since 2019. She has studied political science and she works at Cykelfrämjandet as Editor-in-Chief.
Tomas Lohammer is a retired research engineer who was previously employed at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). He seeks to commun...
Tomas Lohammer is a retired research engineer who was previously employed at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU). He seeks to communicate the rich world's overwhelming responsibility for polluting the atmosphere.
Tord Olsson runs the course and conference center Herresta Lada in Odensala, north of Stockholm. The focus is on creating a place of inspiration for b...
Tord Olsson runs the course and conference center Herresta Lada in Odensala, north of Stockholm. The focus is on creating a place of inspiration for biological diversity. Activities based on social and sustainability principles are also organized here, such as philosophical discussion evenings, cooking classes, and gardening courses.
Toya Westberg works as an audio book voice and Roddarmadam. She founded Researcher’s Desk.
Tuuli Lundbäck-Larva is a research engineer in a genomics core facility at Uppsala University/SciLifeLab in Uppsala. She is a biologist by education a...
Tuuli Lundbäck-Larva is a research engineer in a genomics core facility at Uppsala University/SciLifeLab in Uppsala. She is a biologist by education and has an assignment as a green representative at the Institute of Immunology, Genetics and Pathology at Uppsala University.
Ulrika Berg Olofson is a former investigator now working as requirement analyst within system development.
Urpo Taskinen is a biologist from the countryside in northern Sweden. He is retired. He was employed for 25 years by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation.
Willem Mazzotti Pallard is a consultant in the energy sector working on ground source heat pumps, thermal energy storage and energy systems . He also ...
Willem Mazzotti Pallard is a consultant in the energy sector working on ground source heat pumps, thermal energy storage and energy systems . He also promotes climate education and awareness via Climate Fresk. He is a research student at KTH.
After having worked as a management, IT and process consultant, Winifred Menezes is retired and active in the climate movement. She is a member of Kli...
After having worked as a management, IT and process consultant, Winifred Menezes is retired and active in the climate movement. She is a member of KlimatSvar Sverige (CCL, Citizens Climate Lobby) and Rebel Mothers.
Yenny Casallas is a Master's student in Geology at the University of Iceland and a geoscience professional with extensive hands-on experience in geoth...
Yenny Casallas is a Master's student in Geology at the University of Iceland and a geoscience professional with extensive hands-on experience in geothermal projects. Her expertise encompasses geological mapping, rock and fluid sampling, and the identification of hydrothermal alteration minerals through analytical techniques. She has developed capabilities in conceptual modeling using geoscientific datasets, complemented by proficient laboratory skills in rock and fluid sample preparation. With a strong focus on geothermal exploration and evaluation, she is interested in advancing district heating applications and promoting sustainable energy solutions.
Åsa Backman is an experienced sustainability strategist and CEO of Impact Finder, a company that helps other businesses identify their impact and oppo...
Åsa Backman is an experienced sustainability strategist and CEO of Impact Finder, a company that helps other businesses identify their impact and opportunities to contribute to a sustainable world while strengthening their brand and increasing their long-term profitability. Åsa is a valued advisor for companies looking to integrate sustainability into their core operations. Through Impact Finder, she assists organizations in navigating the complex challenges required to create truly sustainable growth