Dr. Viveka Palm

Associate Professor

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Biography

Viveka Palm is an adjunct professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, specializing in Strategic Sustainability Studies. She has worked extensively in the field of environmental economic statistics and accounts. Currently, she serves as a co-chair for the UN Inter-Agency Expert Group on Sustainable Development Goal Indicators, advising on the development of indicator systems that align with the global Agenda 2030. Additionally, she is the deputy director at the Department of Regions and Environment at Statistics Sweden. Palm's academic background includes a Master's degree in Engineering Physics from KTH and a PhD in a related field. She leads the Prince-project which focuses on Policy Relevant Indicators of Consumption and the Environment and has been funded by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency and the Swedish Water and Marine Agency. Her work also includes significant involvement in the OECD Working Party on Environmental Information, contributing to the analyses and publication of environmental data. With her broad experience, she has contributed to the development of the System of Economic and Environmental Accounts (SEEA) and has been actively engaged in statistical reporting requirements mandated by EU legislation.

Research Interests

Requirements for KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:0
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:0
Reading
Required:0
Writing
Required:62
Speaking
Required:0
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) in Science, Engineering, or a related field. Specific course requirements vary by department (e.g., Mathematics, Programming, or Subject-specific credits).
Application Checklist
  • Certificates and diplomas of completed degree
  • Transcript of records
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport or ID
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation
  • Letters of Recommendation (if required by program)
  • Summary of Project (if required)
Specialization Notes

Master's programs are organized under Schools; departments listed are units within these schools (e.g., EECS, ABE, CBH, ITM, SCI).