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Nina von Uexkull is Professor of International Politics at the University of Konstanz, Germany, with a research affiliation at Uppsala University's Department of Peace and Conflict Research. Her work bridges climate science and conflict studies, focusing on how environmental stressors like droughts and floods influence armed conflict and human security in vulnerable regions.
Her primary research examines:
- Climate-conflict linkages in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Impacts of natural hazards on violence and livelihoods
- Food security dynamics in conflict zones
- Policy responses to climate-related security risks
- Humanitarian aid effectiveness during disasters
Her publications demonstrate consistent focus on climate vulnerability and conflict dynamics, employing advanced methodologies from machine learning to household surveys. Recent work emphasizes policy applications, including UN Security Council deliberations and peacekeeping outcomes.
Awards include:
- Oscar Prize, Uppsala University (2022)
She leads a Swedish Research Council (VR)-funded project on climate change mitigation and protest dynamics, examining how environmental policies influence social unrest.
