My research interests are in environment, energy, and natural resource management as well as the determinants and effects of climate policies. I do research on energy transitions, contentious environmental and energy politics, energy justice, climate finance, good governance in energy and natural resource management, resource rights, private and voluntary governance, and public opinion on climate change and environmental policies.
Academic Background
- PhD, Political Science, University of Washington (2016)
- MA, Political Science, University of Washington (2011)
- MPhil, Comparative and International Education, University of Oslo (2006)
Professional Experience
- Senior Research Fellow, Fridtjof Nansen Institute (from 2021)
- Senior Researcher, Peace Research Institute Oslo (2018-2021)
- Senior Advisor Environment, Norwegian People’s Aid (2018-2020)
- Researcher and Policy Advisor, Chr. Michelsen Institute and U4 Anti-Corruption Resource Centre (2014-2020)
- Researcher, Peace Research Institute Oslo (2006-2014)
PROJECTS
BOOKS
PEER-REVIEWED ARTICLES AND CHAPTERS
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In Leonardo R. Arriola, Lise Rakner and Nicolas Van de Walle (eds), Democratic Backsliding in Africa? Autocratization, Resilience, and Contention. Oxford University Press, 2022, pp. 112-136.
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Democratization, published online 06.02.2023. DOI:10.1080/13510347.2023.2173738
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Journal of Cleaner Production, Vol 396, available online 21.02.2023. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.136534
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Climate Policy, Vol 22, Nos 9-10, 2022, pp. 1266-1280
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In Leonardo Arriola, Lise Rfakner and Nicolas Van de Walle (eds), Democratic Backsliding in Africa? Autocratization, Resilience, and Contention. Oxford University Press, 2022, pp. 34-55.
OTHER PUBLICATIONS
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Fri Fagbevegelse, November 22, 2022. In Norwegian.
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FNI Policy Brief 7/2022. Lysaker, Fridtjof Nansen Institute, October 2022, 6 p.
RELATED RESEARCH AREA(S)
IN MEDIA
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6 Steps to Tackle Government Corruption
Psychology Today, February 18, 2023.