'Becoming a research professor before turning 40 was a goal,' grins the newly promoted Research Professor.

Climate change and mass tourism threaten fragile ecosystems and Sámi ways of life in the Arctic. A new research project will investigate how legal frameworks can help protect both nature and culture. ​​​​​​​

Her dissertation, written at FNI, examines how salmon management policies address the challenges of salmon lice and wild salmon conservation. During the defense, she was praised for her valuable contribution to the international debate.

The Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI) has received funding from NordForsk for a large new research project on critical minerals in the Arctic. 'A strong research environment and a highly relevant topic', says project leader Gørild Heggelund.