Johannes Rudjord Volden

Johannes Rudjord Volden is a researcher at the Centre for Global Sustainability at the University of Oslo. His work focuses on sustainable consumption, meat alternatives, and mobility practices.

Education:

• M.Phil. in Development, Environment and Cultural Change (University of Oslo)
• BA in Sociology and Human Geography (Durham University)

Research Focus: Volden investigates the intersection of food practices and sustainability, particularly around meat replacement, cellular agriculture, and aeromobility. His work combines cultural analysis with environmental policy frameworks.

Publication Trends: His recent research explores alternative protein adoption, pandemic-induced behavioral changes in consumption, and the cultural dynamics of air travel. These works span food studies, mobility theory, and sustainability transformations.

Projects: Volden contributes to initiatives like MEATigation (Norwegian meat replacement practices) and 'Meating the Anthropocene' (alternative protein barriers/opportunities in Norway), with affiliations in the Sustainable Food Systems and Energy Flows research groups.