Odin Lysaker

Odin Lysaker is a Professor at the Department of Religion, Philosophy and History at the University of Agder. His research focuses on environmental ethics, natural philosophy, and political philosophy, with a particular emphasis on ecological democracy in the Anthropocene. He has led interdisciplinary projects such as NECORE and WAIT, addressing collective identities and migration temporalities.

• PhD in Philosophy (2011, University of Oslo)
• Academic leadership in ethics research (2014-2024)
• Externally funded projects and international collaborations

Lysaker's work bridges theoretical inquiry with real-world challenges, including climate refugees and ecological governance. His 2023 book Ecological Democracy: Caring for the Earth in the Anthropocene has been hailed as a landmark. Recent publications explore planetary ethics, civil disobedience, and the moral implications of climate crises.

He has held research positions at SUM (University of Oslo) and contributed to public discourse through media appearances. His teaching spans natural philosophy, environmental ethics, and social philosophy at all academic levels.