Arne Remmen

Arne Remmen is a Professor at the Department of Sustainability and Planning within the Technical Faculty of IT and Design at Aalborg University. His work focuses on sustainable development, ecodesign, circular economy, and environmental management. He contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in areas like eco-design of products, sustainable production systems, and policy frameworks for environmental regulation. Remmen leads or participates in over 50 research projects, including initiatives like the Sustainable Development Lab and NBE Network for Sustainable Industrial Development in Northern Denmark.

His research spans environmental footprint assessment, product lifecycle management, and renewable energy strategies in developing nations. Key projects include analyzing food waste in Zanzibar's hospitality sector and advancing EU ecodesign regulations. Remmen collaborates with industry partners like Fritz Hansen and Kvadrat to develop circular business models. He has supervised 20 PhD students and authored over 220 publications, including peer-reviewed journal articles and conference contributions.

Remmen engages in public discourse through media contributions, advocating for systemic shifts in consumption patterns and climate policy. He organizes workshops on circular strategies and participates in national debates on sustainability challenges. His work bridges academic research with practical applications in policy, business, and community engagement.