معرفی
Sanna Hast is a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Lapland. Her research focuses on sociology with an emphasis on natural resource management, environmental policy, and social conflicts arising from resource extraction projects. She holds a Doctoral Thesis from the University of Lapland (2021) and has published extensively on topics such as mining impacts, reindeer herding, sustainable tourism, and environmental regulation in Arctic regions.
Education:
- Doctoral Thesis (2021): University of Lapland
Research Interests:
Hast’s work examines the intersection of environmental policies, indigenous livelihoods, and industrial development. Her studies address challenges such as balancing mining activities with traditional practices like reindeer herding, mitigating socio-environmental impacts of resource extraction, and fostering socially sustainable development in Lapland. She analyzes conflicts over land use, policy frameworks for environmental compliance, and community engagement strategies.
Grants & Collaborations:
Her research often involves cross-disciplinary collaborations, including studies on Arctic resource governance and mining’s socio-cultural implications. While specific grants are not detailed in the provided text, her publications reflect sustained engagement with these themes through institutional support.
Labs/Teams:
Though not explicitly mentioned, her work aligns with environmental sociology and policy research groups at the University of Lapland, focusing on Northern Finland’s unique challenges and opportunities.
