Dr. Wim Carton

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Biography

Wim Carton is a Senior Lecturer at Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS) focusing on Human Geography, with a background in Development Studies and International Relations. His primary academic goal is to enhance understanding of the relationship between society and nature, particularly in the context of sustainability challenges. His research addresses the political economy of climate change mitigation, emphasizing market-based mechanisms affecting climate energy policy and environmental outcomes. Carton's work examines topics such as negative emissions and carbon removal, the politics of modeling integrated assessment models, and the financial conditions for successfully implementing carbon removal projects. He analyzes various technologies including bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) and direct air capture (DAC). A unifying theme in Carton's research is climate justice. He actively participates in several projects related to carbon reduction solutions and contributes to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through his scholarly efforts.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2016-09-01 — Present

Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS) • Lund, Sweden

Teaching and researching sustainability studies with a focus on the socio-nature relationship.

Requirements for Lund University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Writing
Required:20
Total
Required:90
PTE
Writing
Required:61
Overall
Required:62
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, History, Economic History, Economic Development, or Area Studies At least 90 ECTS credits in the qualifying major
Application Checklist
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or proof of expected graduation
  • Copy of Passport or ID
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV
Specialization Notes

Includes Master of Science in Politics and Society of the Contemporary Middle East and European Affairs.