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Jarkko Saarinen is a Professor of Human Geography at the Geography Research Unit within the Faculty of Science at the University of Oulu, Finland. He leads the Frontiers of Arctic and Global Resilience (FRONT) Programme, funded by the Research Council of Finland under the Profi7 initiative, which focuses on advancing resilience and sustainability solutions to complex global challenges.
His research interests span sustainable development, resilience, political ecology, tourism and development, tourism-community relations, climate change adaptation in tourism, community-based natural resource management, and wilderness studies. His fieldwork and collaborations are particularly strong in Arctic and Southern African regions, reflecting a global South-North comparative approach.
The recent publications highlight a strong trend in governance of sustainable tourism, climate adaptation in vulnerable regions, and equity in tourism development. His work bridges academic research with policy relevance, especially in the context of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and community resilience.
Scientific Awards
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Jarkko leads the FRONT research programme, indicating active grant funding and research leadership. While formal student advising is not listed, his role as a professor and research leader suggests mentorship of early-career researchers. He is involved in high-impact scholarly publishing and international collaboration, particularly in sustainability and tourism governance.
Labs and Research Teams
- Frontiers of Arctic and Global Resilience (FRONT) Programme – a national research initiative focused on resilience and sustainability.
- Geography Research Unit – core departmental unit at the University of Oulu.
