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Human Geography concerns the dynamics between nature, environment and society

Our research focuses on societal development in different parts of the world, covering a range of scales from larger cities to rural communities. We are interested in issues concerning human activity, environment, industries, government, and organizational bodies. We address the pressing global challenges formulated in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A human geographer has a comprehensive understanding of the complexity of societal problems, and conducts research using a variety of methodological approaches.

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Research
Puig standing infront of tree

When climate change takes away what’s truly irreplaceable

What can society do when climate change takes away crafts, traditions, knowledge about nature, and other intangible aspects of cultural heritage? Daniel Puig, a researcher at the Centre for Climate and Energy Transformation, is researching this question.

PhD Project
Portrait

The feasibility of emerging technologies for meeting climate targets

My PhD project aims to advance the understanding of the feasibility of deploying emerging technologies to meet climate targets.

PhD project
Subina Shrestha

Roles of networks in the governance of urban logistics

In my PhD, I explore the current state of and potential for collaboration in urban logistics.

SMALL FISH AND NUTRITION
BLUE ECONOMY: Small-scale fisheries provide hope to fight malnutrition among large parts of the world population, illustrated by this photo from Zanzibar of the boat Uchumi Bluu, which means “blue economy” in Swahili.

The overlooked role of small fish to fight malnutrition

The Norad supported project “Samaki”, which means fish in Swahili, unites Norwegian researchers with colleagues in Tanzania to study how small-scale fisheries are the key to combat malnutrition. This is part of a bigger picture in the fight for scarce resources and on the question whether small fish...

Research
Accra

Insiders and outsiders of Accra’s gated communities

For years Edwige Yekple used to walk past the area where she is now doing research. One day, however, the gated community in the middle of the village caught her attention. Asking herself “why is there a gated community inside the village?” Edwige started developing her research project. Gradually,...