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Karl Johan Bonnedahl is an Associate Professor at the Umeå School of Business, Economics and Statistics (USBE), Umeå University, specializing in Business Administration and Entrepreneurship. His research focuses on strong sustainability, social innovation, and critical analyses of mainstream economic paradigms. He holds a Docent research qualification and is recognized as a Distinguished university teacher.
Education and Academic Background: Bonnedahl's academic journey includes advanced studies in business administration and sustainability. He has authored and co-authored numerous publications, including the edited volume Strongly Sustainable Societies: Organising Human Activities on a Hot and Full Earth (2018), which challenges conventional sustainability frameworks.
Research Interests: His work critiques neoclassical economics' neglect of ecological and ethical considerations, advocating for strong sustainability principles that prioritize intrinsic values of nature and justice. He explores social innovation as a tool to address systemic environmental and social challenges, emphasizing behavioral and institutional changes.
Recent Articles: His publications span topics like ecopreneurship, climate policy translation, and corporate responsibility, with a focus on practical and theoretical pathways for sustainable societies. Notable works include analyses of low-carbon practices in the agri-food sector and frameworks for sustainable change.
Awards and Recognition: Honored as a Distinguished university teacher, reflecting his commitment to academic excellence and pedagogy.
Projects and Collaborations: Engaged in initiatives like Mötesplats Social Innovation and Umeå municipality's climate neutrality project. Collaborates with organizations such as Coompanion to develop non-market impact assessment models for social and environmental enterprises.
Labs/Teams: Active in cross-disciplinary teams addressing sustainability challenges, blending academic research with practical applications to bridge theory and action.
