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Lotten Wiréhn is an Associate Professor at Linköping University, focusing on the intricate linkages between human and natural systems in the context of climate change. Her research explores the co-creation of climate services and the visualization needed to support the use of actionable climate information. Wiréhn employs various methods to understand the interrelationships between climate, nature, and society, particularly in relation to climate vulnerabilities and risks. She emphasizes the planning and implementation of transformative climate actions, which represent some of the greatest challenges of our time. Her research includes analyzing and developing methods to assess climate risks and vulnerabilities, as well as designing relevant climate information services. Additionally, she investigates how to ensure the contextual relevance and usability of climate information for a diverse range of societal stakeholders and decision-makers. Her work spans areas including Nordic agricultural production, sustainable food systems, and urban heat stress in relation to Swedish aid initiatives in East Africa. Wiréhn is particularly interested in developing new methods and approaches for visually representing data and information to support climate adaptation, especially in societies facing urgent sustainability transformations.
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