Professor Dr. Rikke Jacobsen

Biography

Rikke Becker Jacobsen is an anthropologist holding a Master's degree in Social Anthropology. She has been engaged in cross-disciplinary marine coastal governance research, with a focus on societal adaptation to climate change, particularly in the Arctic and Greenland. Her primary research interests encompass the politics of sustainability in marine governance, empowerment and inclusion of coastal communities, and the bridging of gaps between scientific and local ecological knowledge. Rikke also explores the impacts of climate change on biodiversity and fisheries, aiming to develop sustainable coastal development practices. Currently, she is involved in various research projects and is the platform coordinator for AAU Arctic. Her work contributes to several UN Sustainable Development Goals, emphasizing the importance of education and sustainable governance methodologies in her field.

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