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Marianne Mosberg

Researcher Scientist, PhD
Email address
marianne.mosberg@niva.no
Phone number
+47 909 48 874
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Marianne Mosberg has an interdisciplinary educational background in international environment and development studies from the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) and the University of Oslo (UiO), with specializations in human geography, political science and peace and conflict studies. Her research has explored the societal and political implications of climate change in Myanmar, Kenya and Tanzania, and addresses challenges related to adaptation, intersectional vulnerability, climate justice, conflicts, and forest/environmental management. Besides her research competencies, Marianne has practical experience from working with climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction in the development aid sector.

At the Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA), Marianne is engaged in research and capacity building projects focusing primarily on two critical issues in the ASEAN region, India and beyond: plastic pollution and climate change. She has a particular interest in exploring challenges related to environmental justice, equity, intersectional vulnerability, and conflict.

Marianne has recently submitted a PhD thesis to the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) on the politics of climate change adaptation, intersectional vulnerability and conflict dynamics in Southeastern Myanmar