Simon Bolwig

Simon Bolwig is an Associate Professor at Roskilde University's Department of People and Technology, specializing in Sustainability Transitions and Environmental Planning. His research focuses on sustainable energy systems, climate change, circular bioeconomy, and agro-food systems, emphasizing firms and value chains in sustainability transitions. He holds a PhD in Geography from the University of Copenhagen (1999) and has contributed to global initiatives like the IPCC AR5 report on climate change mitigation.

Research & Teaching: Bolwig teaches postgraduate courses on sustainability reporting, transitions planning, and energy/climate policy. He supervises PhD students in Denmark and Ghana, integrating academic rigor with practical policy applications. His work bridges theoretical frameworks (e.g., sustainability transitions, technological innovation systems) with real-world challenges in Europe and Africa.

Projects & Leadership: He leads Roskilde University's graduate programs in Sustainability Transitions and has coordinated interdisciplinary projects like COMET LAB (Community Energy Transitions Lab) and BALTICBEAT (clean energy transitions in the South Baltic). Notable roles include heading a climate change research group (2013–2019) and managing a division of 70 staff.

Awards & Contributions: As a Lead Author on the IPCC AR5, he shaped global climate mitigation strategies. His research addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to climate action (SDG 13), sustainable cities (SDG 11), and responsible consumption (SDG 12).

Recent Focus: Current projects explore decentralized energy systems, circular bioeconomy in Kenya's dairy sector, and AI-driven approaches for electric vehicle grid integration (AHEAD project). His work emphasizes participatory methods and policy coherence across sectors.