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Simon Neby is a Professor at the Department of Government, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Bergen (UiB), and an affiliate of the Centre for Climate and Energy Transformation (CET). His academic work focuses on governance, public administration, and institutional responses to complex societal challenges, particularly climate change.
- Position: Professor
- Institution: University of Bergen (UiB)
- Affiliation: Department of Government, Centre for Climate and Energy Transformation (CET)
- Email: simon.neby@uib.no
His research centers on institutional change, accountability, knowledge application, and coordination in public organizations, with a strong emphasis on climate governance and adaptation. He investigates how public institutions manage uncertainty, legitimacy, and multi-level cooperation in addressing 'wicked' policy problems. His recent work explores time and temporality in climate governance, riskification in urban adaptation, and the organization of climate policies in Norway and Sweden.
The most recent publications (2023–2025) reveal a consistent focus on climate adaptation in Norwegian municipalities (especially Bergen), securitization of climate risks, and comparative analyses of governance models. Themes include climate risk, institutional capacity, and the political dimensions of climate transformation. His collaborative work across disciplines and institutions underscores an interdisciplinary approach to climate governance.
Simon Neby is actively engaged in public discourse, as evidenced by his social media presence where he comments on climate policy, academic freedom, and political developments. He contributes to public debates on infrastructure projects like Hordfast and advocates for robust climate institutions. He is involved in research projects such as ECOBUDGETS, funded by the Norwegian Research Council, and supports academic mobility and inclusivity.
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He mentors students and collaborates with early-career researchers, as seen in his support for PhD defenses and internship programs. While specific advisees are not named, his leadership in academic projects and public engagement suggests an active role in guiding emerging scholars. He has not received any publicly listed grants in the text, but his participation in NFR-funded projects implies grant involvement.
Simon Neby is associated with research teams such as the RISKSEC2.0 project and collaborates with scholars across Europe. His work is often interdisciplinary, linking political science, public administration, and climate science. He is part of UiB’s climate research ecosystem, including CET and collaborations with the Bjerknes Centre.
