Dr. Kirstine Christiansen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kirstine Lund Christiansen is a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in global climate mitigation politics. Her research focuses on how carbon dioxide removal (CDR) shapes narratives that legitimize climate action. Kirstine has investigated the expectations placed by countries and corporations on nature-based climate projects as compensative measures for ongoing emissions and the role of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in achieving climate targets. Her interdisciplinary work is rooted in political science, environmental studies, and sustainability science, with experience in various research projects related to sustainable carbon markets and negative emissions. She completed her Master’s in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science at Lund University, and her Bachelor’s in Political Science at the University of Copenhagen. She has also collaborated with numerous institutions and participated in various academic activities, including lectures and workshops.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

2021-09-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducting research on sustainable carbon markets and climate mitigation strategies.

Research Assistant

2020-07-01 — 2021-02-01

Lund University • Lund, Sweden

Assisted in various research projects related to environmental studies.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.