معرفی
Jakob Skovgaard is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Lund University, and a Principal Investigator with BECC (Biodiversity and Ecosystem services in a Changing Climate). His work bridges international and domestic governance, focusing on the intersection of economic and environmental policy.
- Current affiliations: Department of Political Science, Lund University; BECC Principal Investigator
- Past roles: International Climate Change Team, Danish Finance Ministry (2007-2010)
Research Interests
Skovgaard's research examines the interplay between global and national climate policy, with emphasis on fossil fuel subsidies, carbon pricing, and climate finance. His work explores how international frameworks like the SDGs influence domestic reforms, particularly in energy and environmental policy.
Key projects include analyzing the political economy of petrochemicals, assessing multilateral climate finance coordination, and studying institutional dynamics in climate policy coherence. He is involved in initiatives such as the Petrochemicals and Climate Change project and the Embedded Disposability research on plastics sustainability.
Publications & Research Trends
Skovgaard's recent scholarship investigates economic institutions (IMF, OECD) in climate governance, subsidy reform barriers in OECD nations, and the role of public financing in fossil fuel expansion. His work spans empirical case studies (e.g., Canada, Germany, Mexico) and theoretical contributions to climate finance depoliticization and institutional boundary work.
Projects & Collaborations
He contributes to research projects funded by FORMAS, MISTRA, and the Swedish Energy Agency, focusing on industrial decarbonization, fossil fuel lock-ins, and SDG-driven policy change. Collaborations include international partnerships with institutions in Sweden, Denmark, and the Netherlands.
