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Karl Holmberg is a Researcher at the Department of Political Science, Lund University, specializing in the politics of plastics through social science, political economy, and policy analysis lenses. His work bridges environmental politics, material culture, and international governance.
Research Interests: Focus on plastic disposability embeddedness in Sweden (1940s-1960s), lock-in dynamics, plastic governance, and socio-ecological crisis responses. Key themes include policy narratives, EU plastic strategies, and global plastics treaty negotiations.
Publications & Projects: Authored 14 works including his 2025 monograph Embedded Disposability. Collaborated on MISTRA-funded STEPS projects (2016-2024) and BECC climate research. Active in international collaborations like University of Manchester (2024).
Engagement: Participated in COP fika negotiations, ClimBEco workshops, and media commentary on plastic policies (e.g., Aftonbladet, Forskning & Framsteg). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through plastic governance research.
