Dr. Annica Kronsell

Biography

Annica Kronsell is a Professor in Environmental Social Science at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on the intersections of climate change, environmental governance, sustainability, and particularly gender and power in public policy. Her academic journey began at Lund University, where she completed her PhD, and has since advanced into influential roles at the University of Gothenburg. Kronsell has led interdisciplinary research projects that involve feminist climate policy and sustainable transportation, emphasizing collaborative efforts with municipalities and international research teams. She is committed to integrating feminist theory into environmental studies and has published extensively on topics related to gender and environmental security policy. Over the years, she has mentored numerous PhD and postdoctoral researchers, and is active in international networks that work toward social transformation in climate action. Currently, she leads a project investigating gendered norms within Nordic-Baltic climate policy institutions, as well as contributing to numerous publications in the realm of gender, sustainability, and policy.

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