Irmelin Gram-Hanssen

Academic interests
- Relationship between nature and humans
- Transformation of social processes
- Understanding of climate changes and possibilities for adaptation
- Societal changes in the Arctic and sub-Arctic
- Indigenous rights
- Participatory research methods
- Narrative analysis
Courses taught
SOSGEO2301 Environment and society
SOSGEO3200 Environment and innovation
Education
- PhD Candidate in Human Geography, University of Oslo, 2016-
- MA in Northern Studies, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA, 2010-2012
- BA in International Development and Cultural Studies, Roskilde University, Denmark, 2007-2010
Background
- Researcher, Ostfold Research, Norway, 2015-2016
- Environmental Consultant, PlanMiljo, Denmark, 2012-2014
- Teaching Assistant, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA, 2010-2012
- Research Assistant, University of Alaska Fairbanks, USA, 2010-2011
Language
- Danish (Mother tongue)
- Norwegian, English (Fluent)
- French, Spanish, German (Beginner)
Publications
Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Schafenacker, Nicole; Bentz, Julia (2021). Decolonizing Transformations through ‘Right Relations.’ Sustainability Science. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11625-021-00960-9
Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2021). Individual and collective leadership for deliberate transformations: Insights from Indigenous leadership. Leadership. https://doi.org/10.1177/1742715021996486
Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2019). The role of flexibility in enabling transformational social change: perspectives from an Indigenous community using Q-methodology. Geoforum. 100, s 10- 20 . doi: 10.1016/j.geoforum.2019.02.001
Veland, Siri; Scoville-Simonds, Morgan; Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Schorre, Ann Kristin; Nordbø, Milda Jonusaite; Hochachka, Gail (2018). Narrative matters for sustainability: the transformative role of storytelling in realizing 1.5°C futures. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability. 31. s. 41-47. doi: 10.1016/j.cosust.2017.12.005
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Veland, Siri; Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Maggs, David & Lynch, Amanda H. (2021). Can the sustainable development goals harness the means and the manner of transformation? Sustainability Science. ISSN 1862-4065. p. 1–15. doi: 10.1007/s11625-021-01032-8. Full text in Research Archive
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Leichenko, Robin; Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin & O'Brien, Karen (2021). Teaching the “how” of transformation. Sustainability Science. ISSN 1862-4065. doi: 10.1007/s11625-021-00964-5.
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Hayfield, Erika Anne; Aure, Marit; Barille, Stephanie; Farrel, Chad; Gaini, Firouz & Gerrard, Siri [Show all 19 contributors for this article] (2021). Migration and mobility . In Oddsdóttir, Embla Eir & Ágústsson, Hjalti Ómar (Ed.), Gender Equality in the Arctic Phase 3: Pan Arctic Report. Iceland's Arctic Council Chairmanship and Arctic Council Sustainable Development Working Group (SDWG). ISSN 978-9935-24-946-3.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Schafenacker, Nicole & Bentz, Julia (2021). Decolonizing transformations through ‘right relations’. Sustainability Science. ISSN 1862-4065. doi: 10.1007/s11625-021-00960-9. Full text in Research Archive
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2021). Individual and collective leadership for deliberate transformations: Insights from Indigenous leadership. Leadership. ISSN 1742-7150. 17(5), p. 519–541. doi: 10.1177/1742715021996486. Full text in Research Archive
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Fazey, Ioan; Schäpke, Niko; Rosenberg, Milda Nordbø; Caniglia, Guido; O'Brien, Karen & Hodgson, Anthony [Show all 40 contributors for this article] (2020). Transforming knowledge systems for life on Earth: Visions of future systems and how to get there. Energy Research & Social Science. ISSN 2214-6296. doi: 10.1016/j.erss.2020.101724. Full text in Research Archive
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2019). The role of flexibility in enabling transformational social change: perspectives from an Indigenous community using Q-methodology. Geoforum. ISSN 0016-7185. 100, p. 10–20. doi: 10.1016/j.geoforum.2019.02.001. Full text in Research Archive
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Baxter, John; Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Askham, Cecilia; Rubach, Synnøve & Hansen, Inger-Johanne Brodal (2018). Exploring sustainability metrics for redesigned consumer products. Journal of Cleaner Production. ISSN 0959-6526. 190, p. 128–136. doi: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.04.153.
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Veland, Siri; Scoville-Simonds, Morgan; Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Schorre, Ann Kristin; El Khoury, Ann & Nordbø, Milda Jonusaite [Show all 9 contributors for this article] (2018). Narrative matters for sustainability: the transformative role of storytelling in realizing 1.5°C futures. Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability. ISSN 1877-3435. 31, p. 41–47. doi: 10.1016/j.cosust.2017.12.005. Full text in Research Archive
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Leaving, staying or belonging: exploring the relationship between formal education, youth mobility and community resilience in rural Alaska. Polar Geography. ISSN 1088-937X. 41(1), p. 1–25. doi: 10.1080/1088937X.2017.1414083. Full text in Research Archive
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Baxter, John & Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2016). Environmental message framing: Enhancing consumer recycling of mobile phones. Resources, Conservation and Recycling. ISSN 0921-3449. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.02.012.
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Baxter, John & Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2016). Environmental message framing: Enhancing consumer recycling of mobile phones. Resources, Conservation and Recycling. ISSN 0921-3449. 109, p. 96–101. doi: 10.1016/j.resconrec.2016.02.012.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Schafenacker, Nicole; Bentz, Julia; Skaara, Marte & Mimilaki, Theda (2021). Working to undo the colonial relations at the root of the climate crisis.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Schafenacker, Nicole & Bentz, Julia (2021). ‘Right relations’ approach to working with Indigenous Peoples.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2021). Individual and collective leadership for deliberate transformation: Insights from Indigenous leadership.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Schafenacker, Nicole & Bentz, Julia (2021). Decolonizing transformations through ‘right relations’- a relational perspective on researching sustainability in the Arctic.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2020). Why you matter for solving climate change.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2020). Klimaendringer eller systemendringer: Hvem bestemmer?
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O'Brien, Karen; Hochachka, Gail & Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2019). Creating a Culture for Transformation. In Feola, Guiseppe; Geoghegen, Hilary & Arnall, Alex (Ed.), Climate and Culture : Multidisciplinary Perspectives on a Warming World. Cambridge University Press. ISSN 9781108422505. p. 266–290. doi: https%3A/doi.org/10.1017/9781108505284.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2018). Klimaendringer eller systemendringer: Hvem bestemmer?
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2018). Adaptation of the oppressed, panel discussion.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2018). Adaptation of the Oppressed. Tvergastein. ISSN 1893-5605.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Klimatilpasning i Arktis.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Making peaceful, powerful: Linking individual and societal transformation.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Collaboration in research - challenges and possibilities.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Klimaendringer eller samfunnsendringer: hvem bestemmer?
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Youth leading community development in northern rural areas: experiences from an Indigenous community in Alaska.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). Pathways towards sustainability: experiences from a Native community in rural Alaska.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Hanssen, Ole Jørgen; Hultén, Johan; Stenmarck, Åsa; Silvennoinen, Kirsi & Werge, Mads [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2016). Food redistribution as social and environmental innovation in the Nordic region.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Hanssen, Ole Jørgen; Hultén, Johan; Silvennoinen, Kirsi; Werge, Mads & Stenmarck, Åsa [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2016). Food Redistribution in the Nordics – Results from a research project in the Nordic Council of Ministers.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Møller, Hanne & Hanssen, Ole Jørgen (2016). Food Waste and Packaging - Innovations In Packaging That Have Allowed To Reduce Food Waste .
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Hanssen, Ole Jørgen; Hultén, Johan; Silvennoinen, Kirsi; Werge, Mads & Stenmarck, Åsa [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2016). The Nordic Food Redistribution Project - Results from a research project in the Nordic Council of Ministers.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin & Møller, Hanne (2016). Mat og Miljø.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin & Hanssen, Ole Jørgen (2015). The Nordic Food Redistribution Project.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2015). Det pålagte EPR systemet i Frankrike.
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Rubach, Synnøve & Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). OR.29.17 Kompetansemegling – fra virkemiddel til innovasjonstjeneste. Utvikling av kompetansemeglingsordning i Østfold. Østfoldforskning AS. ISSN 978-82-7520-769-0.
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Rubach, Synnøve & Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2017). OR.06.17 Innovation networks. Supporting green growth in the construction industry. Østfoldforskning AS. ISSN 978-82-7520-759-1.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Rubach, Synnøve; Askham, Cecilia; Valente, Clara & Brodal Johansen, Inger Johanne (2016). OR.22.16 Forbrukerundersøkelse. Arbeidspakke 1 i Redesign QR prosjektet. Østfoldforskning AS. ISSN 978-82-7520-755-3.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Møller, Hanne & Elstad Stensgård, Aina (2016). OR.21.16 Kartlegging av matsvinn i serveringssektoren Fredrikstad kommune. Østfoldforskning AS. ISSN 978-82-7520-754-6.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Askham, Cecilia & Rubach, Synnøve (2016). OR.20.16 Løsninger for utvidet produsentansvarssystem (EPR) for tekstiler i Norge. Rapport fra kvalifiseringsprosjekt. Østfoldforskning AS. ISSN 978-82-7520-753-9.
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Hanssen, Ole Jørgen; Hultén, Johan; Silvennoinen, Kirsi; Werge, Mads & Stenmarck, Åsa [Show all 7 contributors for this article] (2016). Food Redistribution in the Nordic Region. Phase II: Identification of best practice models for enhanced food redistribution. Nordisk Ministerråd. ISSN 978-92-893-4447-0. 2016(502). Show summary
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Hanssen, Ole Jørgen; Ekegren, Per; Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin; Korpela, Pirjo; Langevad-Clifforth, Nanna & Skov-Olsen, Kristin [Show all 10 contributors for this article] (2014). Food Redistribution in the Nordic Region - Experiences and results from a pilot study. Nordisk Ministerråd. ISSN 978-92-893-3856-1. 2014(562). Show summary
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Gram-Hanssen, Irmelin (2012). Youth Creating Sustainable Communities in Rural Alaska. University of Alaska Fairbanks.