Department of International Environment and Development Studies, Noragric

👉Check out Tor Arve Benjaminsen's new publication: Sécurité climatique et justice climatique. Reconnaissance du contexte sahélien. (Climate security and climate justice. Recognising the Sahelian context. )
👉Published in: Lausanne, Schweiz: Peter Lang Verlag.
👉Open Access link here: https://www.peterlang.com/document/1552877?fbclid=IwY2xjawRG3ftleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBCY25NNTU5d093YjB5RWd4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhHZTcEFE5k54qKWuvR9YhKLTayAtHs6AEB0Y0xovCRgf5lB5iMl7wgIH599_aem_7YZBjU8CP2ZhIkQa-3ligw

👉Take a look at Tor's (and fellow Noragric scholars') research project:
https://www.nmbu.no/en/research/projects/landresponse

🚀Read the latest op-ed by Katharina Glaab (Noragric), John McNeish (Noragric) and Alla Pozdnakova (UiO) in the newspaper 'Nationen'!

🚀https://www.nationen.no/kan-en-fiskebat-spore-av-norges-romambisjoner/o/5-148-894417

🚀Learn more about NordSpace here: https://www.nmbu.no/en/research/projects/nordspace

Kan en fiskebåt spore av Norges romambisjoner? Norges romambisjoner vil ikke mislykkes på grunn av en fiskebåt. Men de kan svekkes dersom beslutningstakere overser hva den representerer.

Noragric is hiring!!🌞Check out these PhD and research positions and help spread the word👀

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/296723/phd-within-international-environment-and-development-studies-with-a-focus-on-arctic-politics

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/298178/phd-within-international-environment-and-development-studies

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/298150/researcher-within-international-environment-and-development-studies

Researcher within International Environment and Development Studies (298150) | Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) Job title: Researcher within International Environment and Development Studies (298150), Employer: Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), Deadline: Tuesday, April 7, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we received the news of the passing of our colleague Stein W. Bie. Stein passed away on 19 November 2025 at the age of 82. With Stein's passing, we have lost a unique personality who left a significant mark globally, nationally, and locally.

This obituary was written Ruth Haug, Poul Wisborg & Jennifer West on behalf of colleagues at Noragric: https://www.nmbu.no/en/faculties/faculty-landscape-and-society/obituary-stein-wolner-bie

Regjeringens forslag til statsbudsjett for 2026 forsterker en utvikling der internasjonalt utdannings- og forskningssamarbeid bygges ned, skriver Jennifer Joy West, Elin Kubberød, Per Martin Norheim-Martinsen med flere i Khrono.

Norges rolle som global kunnskaps­nasjon og bro­bygger står i fare Regjeringens forslag til statsbudsjett for 2026 forsterker en utvikling der internasjonalt utdannings- og forskningssamarbeid bygges ned.

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Study with us | NMBU Empower Your Future with NMBU Come join our effort for a sustainable tomorrowWhy Norway?Norway is a liberal, inclusive country that celebrates diversity and values equality, human rights, and social welfare, ensuring that all individuals, regardless of background, gender, or identity, are treated wi...

"Tuition fees for international students are unfair, petty, and foolish," writes former Head of Noragric Poul Wisborg. In an opinion piece in Khrono, he explains why he is ashamed of the tuition fees and what should be done.

Hvorfor jeg skammet meg slik over studieavgiften for internasjonale studenter. Hvorfor jeg skammet meg slik over studieavgiften for internasjonale studenter. Og hva som bør gjøres.

In a world racing toward energy transitions, anthropologist Gökce Günel invites us to rethink the narrative. Instead of replacing old energy sources, what if societies are actually accumulating them?

Join this guest lecture by Gökce Günel (Rice University USA) for a sneak peek of her upcoming book, 'Floating Power.'

24 November, 12:15-14:00 in Festsalen (U215), Clock Building, NMBU.

Floating Power. An open talk by Gökce Günel | NMBU | NMBU Join anthropologist Gökce Günel (Rice University USA) for a sneak peek of her upcoming book Floating Power. In a world racing toward energy transitions, Günel invites us to rethink the narrative. Instead of replacing old energy sources, what if societies are actually accumulating them?

Info meeting: Bachelor in International Environment and Development Studies | NMBU | NMBU As a student of NMBU's Bachelor in International Environment and Development Studies, you can do an internship, work with major NGOs, and enter an exchange scheme at one of our partner institutions from around the world. Curious to find out more? Join this open, online information meeting.

It’s a wrap! 🎉🌍

What an incredible few days at the 8th Joint Nordic Development Research Conference (NorDev). From inspiring keynotes to thought-provoking panel discussions on solidarity, social justice and, yes, sustainability - it was an honour to host the event at our lovely campus.

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to making the event a success. We are already looking forward to the next edition!

If you are inspired to get more involved in the themes of this event, take a look at our degree programmes: https://www.nmbu.no/en/landscape-and-society

Here are just a few snapshots from the event.


European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes (EADI), Vitenparken