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Annette Löf is a Researcher affiliated with Umeå University's Faculty of Arts, previously part of the Centre for Sami Research (closed in 2019). Her work focuses on Indigenous governance, climate adaptation, and natural resource management, particularly in the context of Sami reindeer herding communities. She holds a PhD in Political Science (2014) from Umeå University, where her thesis analyzed governance challenges in reindeer husbandry.
Research Interests: Dr. Löf specializes in the intersection of Indigenous rights and environmental governance. Her work examines how state policies impact traditional livelihoods, with a focus on reindeer herding communities in Sweden and the Arctic region. Key themes include adaptive governance, stakeholder vs. rights-holder frameworks, and the political dimensions of climate adaptation.
Publications: Her recent work critiques governance frameworks that marginalize Indigenous communities, advocating for rights-based approaches. Notable contributions include analyses of reindeer herding governance in Sweden and Finland, climate adaptation barriers faced by Indigenous groups, and the role of participatory policy-making in resolving resource conflicts.
Grants & Collaborations: Her research is supported by projects focusing on climate change impacts and Arctic governance. She collaborates with international organizations like AMAP and contributes to policy dialogues through op-eds in Swedish media.
Labs/Teams: Formerly part of the Centre for Sami Research, she continues to engage with Sámi communities and interdisciplinary teams addressing Indigenous environmental justice issues.
