Amsale Kassahun Temesgen

Amsale Kassahun Temesgen is an Associate Professor at Nord University Business School, specializing in Ecological Economics and Sustainability Transitions. Her research explores the intersection of human well-being and sustainability, with a focus on local initiatives, degrowth theories, and needs-based frameworks. She contributes to international reports like the State of the World’s Cities Report (UN-Habitat) and the World Development Report (World Bank).

• Teaching: Coordinator of the Master’s program in Business; teaches courses on Ecological Economics, Degrowth, Advanced Research Methods, and Ethics in Uncertain World.
• SEA-EU Leadership: Task leader for Fostering inclusive, digital and green interdisciplinary training pathways in the European University Alliance (SEA-EU).
• Research: Member of the Ecological Economics for Sustainable Societal Development group, focusing on circular economy, coastal community resilience, and sustainable transport.