Dr. Carina Keskitalo

Professor

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Biography

Carina Keskitalo is a Professor of Political Science at Umeå University, focusing on environmental and natural resource politics, and Arctic policy. She has authored or edited nearly twenty books and around 150 scientific articles and book chapters. Her research primarily centers on climate adaptation policies across various political levels, from local to national, comparing the approaches of different countries, particularly in Europe. Keskitalo has contributed to significant reports, including the IPCC's main report on climate adaptation in 2014. Her work has addressed adaptation strategies in various contexts, including forestry and indigenous issues, as well as the impacts of legislation and policy implementation from the EU to national levels. She has led Sweden's first social science and humanities research program, Mistra Arctic Sustainable Development, which emphasized the need for a broader theoretical basis in adaptation research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

Umeå University • Umeå, Sweden

Professor of Political Science focusing on environmental and Arctic politics.

Awards

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Nils Klim Prize

2007-01-01

Requirements for Umeå University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in relevant field At least 90 ECTS in the main subject area
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate
  • Transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
  • Letter of Motivation (certain programs)
  • CV (certain programs)
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standard for Master's programs across Social Sciences and Humanities at Umeå. English 6 proficiency is the general rule.