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Erik Andersson is a Professor and Principal Researcher at Stockholm Resilience Centre, a collaboration between Stockholm University and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Since 2022, he holds a split position between Stockholm University and the University of Helsinki. He leads the Centre's urban research initiatives and non-academic collaborations, focusing on Anthropocene dynamics and transformative futures.
His research centers on sustainable landscape governance with emphases on:
- Urban ecological systems and resilience frameworks
- Participatory transdisciplinary methodologies
- Ecosystem service integration in policy development
- Biodiversity conservation in anthropogenic landscapes
Publication analysis reveals dominant themes in urban sustainability (2021-2025), with growing focus on justice-oriented approaches to nature-based solutions and multispecies inclusion in urban planning. Earlier works established foundational frameworks for green/blue infrastructure.
Awards and recognitions:
- ESA Sustainability Science Award (2023)
- BiodivERsA Excellence Prizes (2019, 2021)
- Teacher of the Year nomination (Stockholm University 2021)
- Extraordinary Professorship at North-West University, South Africa
As Principal Investigator, Andersson has secured >50 million SEK in research funding since 2010. He supervises doctoral candidates including Carolin Seiferth (primary supervisee), Moa Ohlsson, and Maria Schewenius. His Urban Lab collaborates with city planners, real estate developers, and communities to co-produce policy frameworks.
