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Rikard Warlenius is an Associate Professor in Human Ecology and a Senior Lecturer at the University of Gothenburg’s School of Global Studies. He earned his PhD in Human Ecology from Lund University, defending his thesis in 2017. Warlenius teaches courses related to sustainable development, ecological economics, political ecology, and environmental history, with a focus on climate transformations. His research primarily examines societal economic perspectives on energy, climate change, and policy, emphasizing issues of global justice. He leads a research project on grassroots initiatives in climate transition. In 2022, he published a book titled 'Klimatet, tillväxten och kapitalismen' ('Climate, Growth, and Capitalism'), wherein he critiques the dilemma of decoupling economic growth from ecological impacts. His other contributions include various articles and book chapters addressing ecological economics, climate justice, and social mobilization within the context of climate change. Warlenius actively engages in discussions surrounding the socioeconomic dynamics of climate policies and their implications on global equity.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).