Dr. Sverker Carlsson Jagers

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Biography

Sverker Carlsson Jagers is a Professor at the University of Gothenburg and a guest professor at Luleå University of Technology. He directs the CeCAR (Centre for Collective Action Research). His research interests primarily focus on environmental politics, encompassing public opinion, political theory, international politics, and institutional theory. Carlsson Jagers examines dimensions of democracy and sustainable development as they relate to climate justice, with significant attention to climate politics, ocean acidification, and sustainable fisheries. He integrates various methodologies in his research, including comparative analyses and institutional studies funded by organizations like the Swedish Research Council and the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. He currently supervises PhD candidates and teaches courses on environmental politics, collective action theory, and institutional theory. His ongoing projects explore the intersection of public attitudes towards environmental policies and innovative approaches to sustainable governance. As an established researcher, he has published extensively in respected journals, contributing to the field's understanding of collective action and environmental policy frameworks.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

University of Gothenburg • Gothenburg, Sweden

Lead research and teaching in environmental politics, mentoring PhD students, and directing projects.

Requirements for University of Gothenburg

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) with a major in Political Science English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Identification document
  • Statement of Intent (if applicable for specific tracks)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).