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Personal profile
Research
My overriding scholarly motivation is to advance social scientific knowledge on the global governance of transboundary challenges. Within this broad field, I am especially intrigued by the question of how societies can adequately deal with global common goods and which institutions need to be in place to overcome collective action problems, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation, and promote the goal of global sustainability and peace.
My main research interests include multi-level governance dynamics in world politics, public and private authority in global sustainability politics, and the role of cities and transnational actors in climate policy.
Introduction
Thomas obtained his doctoral degree from the University of Potsdam in Germany and prior to joining the Department of Political Science at Lund University he worked at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development of Utrecht University in the Netherlands.
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Political Science
Free keywords
- Multi-Level Governance
- Global Sustainability Politics
- Climate Policy
- International Relations
- Public Administration
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 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
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 -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Research output
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What we (don't) know about polarisation over forestry: Navigating concepts of polarisation in forest policy research
Skovgaard, J., Zelli, F., Wyatt, S., Hickmann, T., Johansson, M., Krause, T., Smith, H. G., Terskaia, A. & Wallin, I., 2026 Sept, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Forest Policy and Economics. 192, 103904.Research output: Contribution to journal › Debate/Note/Editorial › peer-review
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Unpacking climate governance and SDG interactions: A multilevel governance framework and dynamic network analysis
Liu, Y. Q., Feng, C., Pradhan, P., Varis, O., Hickmann, T. & Hubacek, K., 2026 May, In: Environmental Science and Policy. 179, 104379.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Is goal-setting an effective strategy for global sustainability governance? Insights from the Sustainable Development Goals
Hickmann, T., Sénit, C. A. & Sun, Y., 2026, In: Earth System Governance. 27, 3 p., 100309.Research output: Contribution to journal › Debate/Note/Editorial
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Special Issue: Is goal-setting an effective strategy for global sustainability governance? Insights from the Sustainable Development Goals
Hickmann, T. (Editor), Sénit, C. A. (Editor) & Sun, Y. (Editor), 2026, In: Earth System Governance. 27Research output: Contribution to journal › Special Issue (editor) › peer-review
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Målen i Agenda 2030 har inte blivit mindre relevanta sedan de antogs år 2015
Bexell, M., Hickmann, T. & Weitz, N., 2025 Oct 9, Sydsvenska Dagbladet, Debatt.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication or newspaper › Newspaper article
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From Global Goals to Public Accountability Ecosystems: A Comparative Study of National Parliaments
Bexell, M. (PI), Hickmann, T. (Researcher) & Sénit, C.-A. (Researcher)
2026/01/01 → 2028/12/31
Project: Research
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FORPOL: Power and Polarisation in Swedish Forestry: From Lock-ins to Sustainable Transition
Zelli, F. (Researcher), Johansson, M. (CoI), Hickmann, T. (Researcher), Skovgaard, J. (Researcher), Krause, T. (Researcher), Smith, H. (Researcher), Wallin, I. (Researcher) & Eggers, J. (Researcher)
2025/09/01 → 2030/08/31
Project: Research
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From Global Goals to Public Accountability Ecosystems: Strengthening the Post-2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Bexell, M. (PI), Hickmann, T. (Researcher) & Weitz, N. (Researcher)
FORMAS, The Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Sciences and Spatial Planning
2025/09/01 → 2029/08/31
Project: Research
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LU Land
Smith, H. (PI), Boyd, E. (PI), Börjesson, P. (PI), Clough, Y. (PI), Akselsson, C. (PI), Ekroos, J. (PI), Wilhelmsson, F. (PI), Brogaard, S. (PI), Alkan Olsson, J. (PI), Olsson, P. A. (PI), Dänhardt, J. (Project coordinator), Wamsler, C. (Researcher), Brady, M. V. (Researcher), Kander, A. (Researcher), Chaminade, C. (Researcher), Thorén, H. (Researcher), Persson, J. (Researcher), Johansson, M. (Researcher), Strandberg, P. (Researcher), Berndtsson, R. (Researcher), Olander, S. (Researcher), Kopsch, F. (Researcher), Khan, J. (Researcher), Björnsson, L. (Researcher), Kyrö, R. (Researcher), Hansson, L.-A. (Researcher), Brönmark, C. (Researcher), Hammer, E. (Researcher), Wallander, H. (Researcher), Rundlöf, M. (Researcher), DHertefeldt, T. (Researcher), Hedlund, K. (Researcher), Persson, A. (Researcher), Hansson, M. (Researcher), May, W. (Researcher), Koca, D. (Researcher), von Post, M. (Researcher), Sahlin, U. (Researcher), Kljun, N. (Researcher), Persson, P. (Researcher), Jönsson, A. M. (Researcher), Ardö, J. (Researcher), Seaquist, J. (Researcher), Olin, S. (Researcher), Finnander Linderson, M.-L. (Researcher), Eklundh, L. (Researcher), Bülow, L. (Researcher), Germundsson, T. (Researcher), Andersson, E. (Researcher), Olsson, L. (Researcher), Nicholas, K. (Researcher), Stripple, J. (Researcher), Nilsson, K. (Researcher), Hildingsson, R. (Researcher), Zelli, F. (Researcher), Nielsen, T. (Researcher), Knaggård, Å. (Researcher), Jönsson, K. (Researcher), Johansson, H. (Researcher), Appelstrand, M. (Researcher), Persson, K. M. (Researcher), Becker, P. (Researcher), Nikoleris, A. (Researcher), Kristensson, A. (Researcher), Sporre, M. (Researcher), Aits, S. (Researcher), Runemark, A. (Researcher), Klatt, B. (Researcher), Kritzberg, E. (Researcher), Andersson, A. (Researcher), Caretta, M. A. (Researcher), Ramasar, V. (Researcher), Scholze, M. (Researcher), Nielsen, A. (Researcher), Eklund, L. (Researcher), Johansson, E. (Researcher), Carton, W. (Researcher) & Hickmann, T. (Researcher)
2019/06/14 → …
Project: Network
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Let’s Talk about Swedish Forests: From Polarisation to Sustainable Transition / Snack om svenska skogar: Från polarisering till hållbar omställning - Theme, Pufendorf IAS
Zelli, F. (Project coordinator), Johansson, M. (Project coordinator), Krause, T. (Researcher), Terskaia, A. (Researcher), Smith, H. (Researcher), Hickmann, T. (Researcher), Skovgaard, J. (Researcher) & Wallin, I. (Researcher)
2025/09/01 → 2026/06/30
Project: Network
Activities
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17th Nordic Environmental Social Science (NESS) Conference
Bexell, M. (Contributor), Hickmann, T. (Contributor) & Weitz, N. (Contributor)
2026 Jun 9Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop/ seminar/ course
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How polarised is Swedish Forestry? Polarisation claims and their consequences
Zelli, F. (Presenter), Johansson, M. (Role not specified), Hickmann, T. (Role not specified), Lindman, V. (Role not specified), Krause, T. (Role not specified), Skovgaard, J. (Role not specified), Smith, H. (Role not specified), Terskaia, A. (Role not specified) & Wallin, I. (Role not specified)
2026 May 21Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Polarisation in Swedish forestry: National, local or elite?
Zelli, F. (Presenter), Johansson, M. (Role not specified), Hickmann, T. (Role not specified), Krause, T. (Role not specified), Lindeman, V. (Role not specified), Skovgaard, J. (Role not specified), Terskaia, A. (Role not specified), Wallin, I. (Role not specified) & Smith, H. (Role not specified)
2026 May 13Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Exploring regional governance settings for the Sustainable Development Goals
Hickmann, T. (Keynote/plenary speaker)
2026 Apr 16Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Lund University Sustainability Week
Hickmann, T. (Organiser), Johansson, M. (Host), Krause, T. (Host), Skovgaard, J. (Host), Smith, H. (Host), Terskaia, A. (Host), Wallin, I. (Host) & Zelli, F. (Host)
2026 Apr 14Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organisation of conference