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John Holmberg is a Full Professor of Physical Resource Theory, with a focus on Space, Earth, and Environment at Chalmers University. He holds Sweden's UNESCO chair in education for sustainable development. His academic background includes a doctoral dissertation in physics in which he developed principles for a sustainable future, which garnered international attention through the Natural Step Foundation. His current research centers on sustainability transitions, notably as a founder of the Chalmers Initiative for Innovation in Sustainability Transitions. Holmberg established the first master's program in Industrial Ecology globally and created the Challenge Lab, earning the GUPES Green Gown Award in 2016 for his contributions. During his tenure as Vice President of Chalmers from 2007 to 2016, he played a pivotal role in the university's overall development. He actively advises at the international level, collaborating with entities like the United Nations for the preparation of the 2030 Agenda and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and serves on various expert groups related to sustainability such as the UNESCO Paris expert group. Holmberg has been recognized with multiple awards for his efforts in environmental education in Sweden.
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