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Helena Hanson is a Lecturer and Researcher at the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science (CEC) at Lund University, where she also serves as a Principal Investigator for BECC: Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate. She is a member of the LU Profile Area: Nature-based future solutions, focusing on sustainable urban development and nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation.
Dr. Hanson's research centers on sustainable urban development, with a specific focus on nature-based solutions for climate change adaptation and human well-being. Her expertise spans ecosystem services, green space governance, and urban planning integration of environmental considerations. She holds a PhD in environmental science with a thesis on natural enemies in agricultural landscapes and their contributions to biological pest control as an ecosystem service. After completing her dissertation in May 2015, she worked for a year at the planning department in Malmö on a project focused on integrating ecosystem services into urban planning.
Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical applications of nature-based solutions in urban contexts, particularly examining barriers to sustainable stormwater management, biodiversity offsetting in urban planning, and Nordic approaches to climate adaptation. Her work bridges academic research with practical urban planning applications, emphasizing the importance of ecosystem services in creating resilient cities.
Scientific Awards:
- VEGA Fellow in Leadership and Communication (2017)
Dr. Hanson actively supervises students and leads multiple research projects including "DuneFront: Demonstration of Dune-Dike hybrid blue-grey Nature-based Solutions" funded by the European Commission, and "StormMan" examining governance structures for sustainable stormwater management. Her collaborative approach is evident in her participation in the Urban Arena network, which brings together researchers from multiple disciplines to address urban sustainability challenges.
She is actively involved in knowledge exchange through seminars, workshops, and media appearances, including the "Grand seminar: Aerosols and nature based solutions" (2023) and "Transforming cities through nature-based solutions" keynote (2022), demonstrating her commitment to translating research into practical applications for urban planners and policymakers.
