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Kristin Godtman Kling serves as Senior Lecturer in Human and Economic Geography at Mid Sweden University, affiliated with the Department of Economics, Geography, Law and Tourism (EJT) and the European Tourism Research Institute (ETOUR). Based in Östersund, she operates from Studentplan 1, Hus A, Room A310b, with research focusing on nature-based tourism accessibility and social justice frameworks.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Environmental Social Science (Business Administration & Sustainable Business), University of Gothenburg
- Master's in Tourism Studies, Mid Sweden University (2015)
- PhD in Tourism Studies, Mid Sweden University (defended January 2022)
Research Focus: Dr. Godtman Kling's work centers on inclusive nature-based tourism, examining accessibility for persons with disabilities and older adults through the lens of social justice. Her research addresses critical tensions between nature conservation and accessibility demands, while analyzing public-private-voluntary sector collaborations in trail development and conflict resolution within multifunctional mountain landscapes. She employs mixed-methods approaches to develop practical frameworks for sustainable outdoor recreation systems.
Publication Trends: Her 2017-2025 journal articles reveal three interconnected research trajectories: (1) Accessibility innovations for marginalized groups (disability/aging), (2) Gender dynamics in outdoor media representation, and (3) Trail infrastructure as conflict-resolution tools in contested landscapes. These works consistently bridge tourism studies, environmental geography, and social policy through empirical studies of Swedish mountain regions, demonstrating methodological rigor in stakeholder analysis and policy evaluation.
Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source material.
Research Leadership: She directs current projects including Accessible Nature for Active Aging and Regenerative Nature Tourism (REGGAE), while previously leading the Östersund municipality collaboration on accessible environments and the Jämtland Mountains multifunctional landscape pilot. Her grant portfolio demonstrates strong municipal-industry-academia partnership development, particularly in translating research into accessible tourism infrastructure.
Collaborative Networks: As ETOUR institute member, she maintains active partnerships with Swedish municipalities, disability advocacy groups, and conservation agencies to co-develop inclusive tourism models that balance ecological integrity with social equity.