Stefan Wirsenius

Dr. Stefan Wirsenius is an Associate Professor in Environmental and Resource Assessments of Agriculture at Chalmers University of Technology's Department of Space, Earth and Environment. His research focuses on mitigating climate and environmental impacts of agriculture while meeting global food demands. Key areas include land use optimization, greenhouse gas emissions, and bioenergy policy analysis. He has contributed to influential studies on livestock production, carbon storage, and sustainable food systems in regions like Sweden, Denmark, and Latin America.

His work spans policy development, life cycle assessments, and cross-country comparisons of agricultural practices. Notable projects include evaluating EU bioenergy policies, analyzing Swedish meat production's environmental costs, and exploring pathways to carbon-neutral agriculture. Wirsenius emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, combining ecological and economic models to address global sustainability challenges.

Recent publications highlight themes such as the full climate costs of agriculture, biodiversity trade-offs in livestock systems, and net-zero emission strategies for Latin America. His research underscores the need for dietary shifts, technological improvements, and systemic policy changes to achieve climate targets.