Anders Wijkman joins SEI

Written by Sturle hauge Simonsen

Friday, 05 March 2010 09:29

One of Sweden’s most prominent figures on sustainable development has joined SEI. As of March 2010, Anders Wijkman will work as an associate senior fellow for the institute.

Wijkman is a former EU parliamentarian, highly recognized internationally for his leadership on sustainable development and particularly for his work on bridging science to policy, and efforts to connect climate, ecosystems and development issues.

He was the father of the Swedish Commission for Climate and Development which was hosted by SEI and is deeply engaged in several key arenas for science-policy activities on sustainability and development including the Club of Rome, Globe Europe, and the Tällberg Foundation.