Lars Tønder

Lars Tønder is a Professor with special responsibilities in the Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on the intersection of climate change and democracy, emphasizing governance, citizen participation, civil society, and the inclusion of non-human actors in political processes. Previously, he explored broader democratic theory, including political pluralism, social justice, tolerance, and free speech.

• Director of "Democratic Innovation in a Green Transition"
• Director of "Vital Politics: Rethinking Normativity in the Anthropocene"
• Co-investigator on "The Danish Model for Citizen Engagement in Renewable Energy"

He serves on the advisory board of Denmark's National Climate Research Center and advises governments on citizen-driven green transition policies. His recent book, Power in the Anthropocene (2025), addresses political agency in ecological crises. Tønder is also Head of Studies for BSc and MSc degrees in Political Science and Social Studies at the University of Copenhagen.