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Jenni Koivisto is a Senior Lecturer at Karlstad University, Sweden, specializing in climate change governance and disaster risk management. Her research focuses on the societal dimensions of vulnerability to climate risks, policy implementation challenges, and stakeholder collaboration in environmental decision-making. She holds a doctoral degree from Karlstad University (2018) with a thesis on disaster risk governance in Mozambique.
Her work bridges academic research and practical policy, collaborating with institutions like the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB). Key research areas include social vulnerability indices, climate adaptation strategies, and participatory disaster risk reduction frameworks. Dr. Koivisto has contributed to both peer-reviewed journals and government reports, emphasizing transdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges.
Recent studies include analyzing Nordic climate vulnerability literature and evaluating social vulnerability indices in Sweden. She also explores how educational tools like the 'Riskville' game can enhance understanding of climate challenges. Her research often intersects with development studies, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa contexts, focusing on governance structures and policy effectiveness in disaster-prone regions.
