Dr. Gunnar Köhlin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gunnar Köhlin is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics at the University of Gothenburg. He is a co-founder of the Environmental Economics Unit (EEU) and currently serves as the director of the Environment for Development initiative (EfD). With over two decades of experience, Köhlin has focused his research on environmental economics, particularly in developing countries. His work addresses issues related to poverty alleviation and sustainable development through the application of environmental economics. His research interests include the management of natural resources, development economics, and non-market valuation techniques. He has published numerous papers on topics such as forest interventions in India and Ethiopia, domestic energy demand, and sustainable natural resource management in Africa. Additionally, he is engaged in evaluating household energy use and the socio-economic impacts of climate policies in low-income regions. Köhlin is actively involved in teaching areas such as natural resource management and cost-benefit analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2000-08-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Teaching and research in environmental economics, focusing on sustainable development and resource management.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).