Dr. Mikael Karlsson

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mikael Karlsson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Sciences at Uppsala University, specializing in Environmental Science and Climate Change Leadership. His academic background includes extensive research on climate governance, bioenergy, and biodiversity, as well as sustainable development initiatives. He has contributed significantly to the discourse on environmental politics, ethics, and policies, emphasizing the need for responsible decision-making in environmental risks. His key research interests include the interactions of science and policy, the precautionary principle, and legislative approaches to climate and environmental governance. Karlsson’s work often examines the co-benefits of climate policies, marine governance, and the management of natural resources, focusing on environmental objectives and sustainable procurement practices. He is an advocate for nature conservation and has been involved in critical discussions surrounding nuclear waste management and forest policy.

Research Interests

Climate Governance Bioenergy Biodiversity Sustainable Development Environmental Politics Environmental Ethics Environmental Policy Environmental Risk Governance Climate Policy Science-Policy Interactions Decision-Making Precautionary Principle Chemicals Legislation Climate Policy Co-Benefits Marine Governance Natural Resources Management Biodiversity Offsets Environmental Law Sustainable Procurement Nuclear Waste Management Nature Conservation Forest Policy Environmental Objectives

Requirements for Uppsala University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen (180 ECTS) 90 credits in a subject relevant to the specific program
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and diploma
  • Official transcripts of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport photo page
  • Statement of Purpose (for most programs)
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application Summary Sheet (if required by department)
Specialization Notes

General Master's requirements applying across Science, Technology, and Humanities departments.