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Oksana MONT is a Professor in Sustainable Consumption Governance at the International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics at Lund University and a Wallenberg Scholar. She has a PhD in Industrial Environmental Economics from Lund University (2004), an MSc in Environmental Management and Policy from Lund University (1996), and an MSc in Biology and Chemistry from Kharkiv State University, Ukraine (1992). She conducts trans-disciplinary research on sustainable and post-growth business models, sustainable consumption and lifestyles and sustainable consumption policy. She is a (co)-editor of several books: “Myths about Sustainable Consumption: Dispelled” (2026), “Understanding the Urban Sharing Economy. Sustainability and Institutionalisation” (2025); “Research Agenda for Sustainable consumption governance” (2019), and “Sustainability and the Political Economy of Welfare (2016), Routledge. She is the author of more than 250 academic publications and official reports on various aspects of sustainability transformation. She is involved in high-level consultancy for international and national organisations. Oksana has over 20 years of project leadership.
Free keywords
- Sustainable consumption
- Sustainable business models
- Governance
- Sustainable lifestyles
- Sustainable consumption policy
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action
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Collaborations the last five years
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FROM MYTHS TO TRANSFORMATION
Mont, O., 2026 Jan 1, Myths about Sustainable Consumption: Dispelled. Taylor & Francis, p. 235-249 15 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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MYTH 11: Transition to sustainable consumption is primarily driven by consumer demand
Mont, O. & Svenfelt, Å., 2026 Jan 1, Myths about Sustainable Consumption: Dispelled. Taylor & Francis, p. 197-213 17 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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MYTH 3: Shopping is the perfect therapy – consumption offers lasting happiness
Mont, O. & Baybikova, E., 2026 Jan 1, Myths about Sustainable Consumption: Dispelled. Taylor & Francis, p. 47-64 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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MYTH 4: The more, the merrier – the road to freedom and well-being is paved with endless choices
Mont, O., Isham, A. & Elf, P., 2026 Jan 1, Myths about Sustainable Consumption: Dispelled. Taylor & Francis, p. 65-84 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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MYTH 5: In tech we trust – the environmental crisis can be engineered away and sustainable consumption attained
Mont, O., Ekdahl, M. & Plepys, A., 2026 Jan 1, Myths about Sustainable Consumption: Dispelled. Taylor & Francis, p. 87-104 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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PGB: Post-Growth Business: Exploring the role of business in a post-growth economy
Mont, O. (PI), Henman, J. (Researcher), Richter, J. (Researcher), Voytenko Palgan, Y. (Researcher) & Lehner, M. (Researcher)
2025/07/01 → 2031/06/30
Project: Research
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Decarbonisation through digitalization? Understanding and improving the climate implications of digital lifestyles
Lehner, M. (PI), Andersson, D. (Researcher), Furberg, A. (Researcher), Richter, J. (Researcher), Finnveden, G. (Researcher) & Mont, O. (Researcher)
2024/12/01 → 2028/11/30
Project: Research
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CULTIVATE: Co-designing Food Sharing Innovation for Resilience
Voytenko Palgan, Y. (Researcher), Sadovska, V. (Researcher), Mont, O. (Researcher) & Plepys, A. (Researcher)
2023/01/01 → 2026/12/31
Project: Research
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Urban Arena
Karvonen, A. (PI), Dahl, P.-J. (Researcher), Sveningsson, H. (Project communication officer), Sandström, I. (Researcher), Neij, L. (Researcher), Mukhtar-Landgren, D. (Researcher), Pries, J. (Researcher), Paulsson, A. (Researcher), Alkan Olsson, J. (Researcher), Oudin, A. (Researcher), Knutagård, M. (Researcher), Koglin, T. (Researcher), Sörensen, J. (Researcher), Mattisson, K. (Researcher), Thidell, Å. (Researcher), Ståhl, A. (Researcher), Sopasakis, A. (Researcher), Elgh, A. (Researcher), Lund Hansen, A. (Researcher), Wretstrand, A. (Researcher), Varhelyi, A. (Researcher), Norrman, A. (Researcher), Wierzbicka, A. (Researcher), Åkerman, A. (Researcher), Ekberg, A. (Researcher), Petersson, A. (Researcher), Wahlöö, A. (Researcher), Persson, A. (Researcher), Thomasson, A. (Researcher), Linden, A.-L. (Researcher), Landin, A. (Researcher), Knaggård, Å. (Researcher), Ness, B. (Researcher), Holmberg, B. (Researcher), Eriksen, B. (Researcher), Kiss, B. (Researcher), Nordquist, B. (Researcher), Badersten, B. (Researcher), Magnusson Staaf, B. (Researcher), Wickenberg, B. (Researcher), Dalhammar, C. (Researcher), Martinez, C. (Researcher), Sternudd, C. (Researcher), Fredriksson, C. (Researcher), Rydälv, C. (Researcher), Malmgren, C. (Researcher), Malmström, C. (Researcher), Larsson, C. (Researcher), Wamsler, C. (Researcher), Uvo, C. B. (Researcher), Mukhtar-Landgren, D. (Researcher), Andréen, D. (Researcher), Koca, D. (Researcher), Johansson, D. (Researcher), Brink, E. (Researcher), Malmqvist, E. (Researcher), Pedersen, E. (Researcher), Dalholm Hornyánszky, E. (Researcher), Högdahl, E. (Researcher), Kjellsson, E. (Researcher), Boyd, E. (Researcher), Clark, E. (Researcher), Serrano, E. (Researcher), Nilsson, F. (Researcher), Kopsch, F. (Researcher), Hallberg Skåtar, F. (Researcher), Paulsson, G. (Researcher), Sandin, G. (Researcher), Magnusson, H. (Researcher), Bagge, H. (Researcher), Hanson, H. (Researcher), Hanson, H. (Researcher), Busch, H. (Researcher), Hassel, H. (Researcher), Pålsson, H. (Researcher), Smith, H. (Researcher), Davidsson, H. (Researcher), Smith, H. (Researcher), Corvellec, H. (Researcher), Sandström, I. (Researcher), Pålsson Skarin, I. (Researcher), Arroyo, I. (Researcher), Khan, J. (Researcher), Ryan, J. (Researcher), Palm, J. (Researcher), Arfvidsson, J. (Researcher), Richter, J. (Researcher), Rahm, J. (Researcher), Martinsson, J. (Researcher), Alkan Olsson, J. (Researcher), Åstrand, J. (Researcher), Kanters, J. (Researcher), Lundquist, K.-J. (Researcher), Salomonsson, K. (Researcher), Steen, K. (Researcher), Hennig, V. K. R. (Researcher), Molina-Besch, K. (Researcher), Persson, K. M. (Researcher), Sernhed, K. (Researcher), Barup, K. (Researcher), Mccormick, K. (Researcher), Maini Gerhardsson, K. (Researcher), Mattisson, K. (Researcher), Foroughanfar, L. (Researcher), Bengtsson, L. (Researcher), Wadsö, L. (Researcher), Harrie, L. (Researcher), Jönsson, L.-E. (Researcher), Ståhl, L.-H. (Researcher), Liuke, L. (Researcher), Fünfschilling, L. (Researcher), Eskilsson, L. (Researcher), Winslott Hiselius, L. (Researcher), Neij, L. (Researcher), Röjnert, L. (Researcher), Lundmark, L. (Researcher), Eklund, L. (Researcher), Enochsson, L. (Researcher), Persson, M. (Researcher), Holst-Ekström, M. (Researcher), Johansson, M. (Researcher), Rasmussen, M. (Researcher), Wall, M. (Researcher), Esaiasson, M. (Researcher), Dubois, M.-C. (Researcher), Grillitsch, M. (Researcher), Dahlblom, M. (Researcher), Hultman, M. (Researcher), Kärrholm, M. (Researcher), Klintman, M. (Researcher), Molnar, M. (Researcher), Mottaghi, M. (Researcher), Baruti, M. M. (Researcher), Yahia, M. W. (Researcher), Bocken, N. (Researcher), Egan, N. (Researcher), Mont, O. (Researcher), Mattisson, O. (Researcher), Thufvesson, O. (Researcher), Kolte, O. (Researcher), Samuelsson, O. (Researcher), Blomqvist, O. (Researcher), Christensson, O. (Researcher), Larsson Ivanov, O. (Researcher), Strandberg, P. (Researcher), Prieto de La Fuente, P. (Researcher), Hjorth, P. (Researcher), Arnfalk, P. (Researcher), Bengtsen, P. (Researcher), Sjöström, P. (Researcher), Olsson, P. (Researcher), Persson, P. (Researcher), Wallentén, P. (Researcher), Saagi, R. (Researcher), Bernardo, R. (Researcher), Hildingsson, R. (Researcher), Larsson, R. (Researcher), Berndtsson, R. (Researcher), Alrabadi, S. (Researcher), Hyler, S. (Researcher), Kopljar, S. (Researcher), Sandin Lompar, S. (Researcher), Olander, S. (Researcher), Wandel, S. (Researcher), Curtis, S. (Researcher), Dahlgaard-Park, S. M. (Researcher), Lindhqvist, T. (Researcher), Laike, T. (Researcher), Germundsson, T. (Researcher), Hellström, T. (Researcher), Tägil, T. (Researcher), Jeppsson, U. (Researcher), Ramberg, U. (Researcher), Chudnikova, V. (Researcher), Shoaib, W. M. (Researcher), Voytenko Palgan, Y. (Researcher), Miranda, P. (Researcher), Chu, A. C. (Researcher), Brinck, I. (Researcher), Shabb, K. (Researcher), Wahlund, M. (Researcher), Reindl, K. (Researcher), Macgregor, F. (Researcher), Libertson, F. (Researcher), Johansen, K. (Researcher), Litsmark, A. (Researcher) & Lysholm, E. (Researcher)
2022/03/03 → …
Project: Network
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Mistra SC: Mistra Sustainable Consumption: From Niche to Mainstream (Phase II)
Klintman, M. (Researcher), Mont, O. (Researcher), Lehner, M. (Researcher), Richter, J. (Researcher), Finnveden, G. (Researcher) & Larsson, J. (Researcher)
2022/01/01 → 2025/12/31
Project: Research
Activities
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Livsstilsförändringar behövs för att nå 1,5-gradersmålet – vad kan vi lära av forskningen?
Mont, O. (Invited speaker), Plepys, A. (Invited speaker) & Ekdahl, M. (Invited speaker)
2025 Jan 29Activity: Talk or presentation › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Enhancing student motivation and outcome in teamwork and peer-review
Lehner, M. (Presenter), Richter, J. (Presenter), Pardalis, G. (Contributor), Reindl, K. (Contributor), Thidell, Å. (Role not specified), Johnson, E. (Role not specified), Leire, C. (Role not specified), Rodhe, H. (Role not specified), Dalhammar, C. (Role not specified) & Mont, O. (Role not specified)
2024 Nov 14Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Konsumtionsbaserade utsläpp och livsstilsförändringar för klimatet
Mont, O. (Invited speaker), Plepys, A. (Invited speaker) & Ekdahl, M. (Invited speaker)
2024 Aug 28Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Sufficiency Strategies & Post-Growth Trajectories
Lehner, M. (Speaker) & Mont, O. (Speaker)
2024 Feb 2Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop/ seminar/ course
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8th International Workshop on the Sharing Economy "Unveiling Sharing Economy - Looking Back & Looking Ahead"
Garaus, C. (Organiser), Mont, O. (Organiser), Schmidt, A. (Organiser) & Voytenko Palgan, Y. (Organiser)
2023 May 22 → 2023 May 23Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of conference
Prizes and Distinction
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• A Highly Commended Award Winner at the Emerald Literati Network Awards for Excellence 2010
Mont, O. K. (Recipient) & Leire, C. (Recipient), 2010
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)