Dr. Signe Brieghel

Biography

Signe Skjoldborg Brieghel is a dedicated early career scholar in environmental humanities, focusing on the intersections of agro-industrial landscapes and the green transition. Her thematic interests span multispecies ethnography, ethnobotany, and environmental history at the nexus of ecology, capitalism, and agrarian political economy. Her doctoral research emphasized the socioeconomic implications of resource optimization within agro-industrial production, particularly regarding protein-rich byproducts in Denmark. Signe has conducted extensive ethnographic and archival fieldwork investigating how historical commercialization of these byproducts informs current agricultural practices. Her ongoing postdoctoral project, 'Cattle Crossroads', examines the future of Danish livestock production, striving for environmental sustainability through interdisciplinary collaboration. Signe also engages actively with her academic community, teaching at both BA and MA levels and participating in significant societal initiatives, evidenced by her membership in the Danish Climate Transition Council. Her commitment to environmental issues is reflected in her recent publications addressing agricultural practices and water pollution, signifying her role as a thought leader in sustainable futures.

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