Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson

Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson is a Professor at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) and a Scientific Advisor at the Norwegian Institute for Nature Research (NINA). Her work centers on conservation biology, insect ecology, and forest biodiversity, with a focus on ecosystem services and human-nature interactions.

• NMBU Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Nature Management
• Scientific Advisor, NINA

Her research explores how human activities impact forest biodiversity and ecosystem processes, particularly through projects like EcoForest, BioDivAbove, and national monitoring initiatives for insects and oak forests. She emphasizes public communication, having authored six books translated into over 25 languages, including Skogen (2023) and Insekter i Norge (2021).

She has received prestigious awards for science communication, including the Naturviterprisen (2024) and Norwegian Research Council's Communication Prize (2020). A TEDx speaker, she advocates for integrating ecological awareness into societal practices and highlights the critical role of insects in sustaining life.