Dr. Madeleine Granvik

Biography

Madeleine Granvik is an Associate Professor at Uppsala University, affiliated with the Department of Earth Sciences and the research program in Natural Resources Sustainable Development. With 22 years of experience at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, her research focuses on policy and planning practices related to local food systems, emphasizing sustainable development within the context of the Baltic Sea Region. Her empirical studies have highlighted the significance of resilience in local food security, agricultural land management, and spatial planning. Dr. Granvik's recent project investigates the roles of municipalities and regional actors in creating resilient food systems, funded by Formas. She examines the current challenges and innovative strategies that municipalities can adopt to promote sustainable local food systems. Over the years, she has contributed to various scholarly articles and book chapters that explore topics ranging from urban-rural interactions to governance of urban green areas. Granvik's work seeks to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the field of planning, making significant contributions to sustainable community development and food security policy.

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