This text has been translated from Norwegian with the assistance of GPT UiO.
– What preoccupies you at the moment?
– I am anxious about the current political situation in the United States because it has profound and long-term consequences for both people and the planet – particularly for nature and the climate.
– If you were to explain to an eight-year-old what you do at work using three short sentences, what would you say?
– I research how we can contribute to a fair and sustainable world. I teach about the relationship between the environment and society. I help people understand that they matter more than they might think.
– What motivates you in your job?
– I am motivated by a deep understanding of the impacts that climate change and the loss of biodiversity have on society, and a strong belief that we can – and must – do better, especially on behalf of young people and future generations.
– If you were to become something different, what would it be?
– Good question! I am retiring early from the university at the turn of the year to work with communities on scaling transformative change. This might involve becoming something completely different – but it's likely about doing things in a different way.
– What do you do to completely unwind?
– I enjoy running, reading, and doing puzzles. And when I really want to disconnect – especially from my phone, I go on 10-day silent retreats with meditation.