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Michael Gilek is a Professor at the Department of Natural Sciences, Environment and Technology, Södertörn University. His research focuses on environmental governance, marine and coastal sustainability, and interdisciplinary approaches to managing ocean conflicts.
- Key projects: BONUS BALTSPACE, OCEANS PACT, LANDPATHS
- Collaborations: Aarhus University, Swedish Institute for the Marine Environment, Maritime Institute in Gdańsk, and international institutions
His work emphasizes transdisciplinary research with societal actors, analyzing marine spatial planning challenges and conflict transformation pathways. Recent studies span the Baltic Sea, Barents Sea, Brazil, India, South Africa, and the U.S. Mid-Atlantic, focusing on cross-scale governance and sustainable development goals.
Notable publications include analyses of stakeholder participation in Latvia’s marine planning, blue justice in energy transitions, and social sustainability frameworks. He co-founded SustainLab Sh, a university center for practical sustainability knowledge co-production.
