Editorial Board María de los Ángeles Ochoa, from Mexico, holds a bachelor’s degree in History, and she is now studying a Master’s Degree in Development, Environment and Cultural Change at the University of Oslo. She is interested in issues of environmental justice, and the intersection of environmental and gender issues. In addition, she is also a passionate dancer and has been developing new ways to foster environmental awareness through movement. Editor Sanne van den Boom is from the Netherlands, where she completed her bachelor’s degree in World Politics at Leiden University College before coming to Norway. She is currently pursuing a master’s of philosophy in Development, Environment, and Cultural Change at the University of Oslo. Her research interests include environmental philosophy, climate politics and political thought. Event Director & Editor Sofie Van Canegem from Belgium, holds a master’s degree in Law from the University of Leuven. Thanks to her participation in the Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition, she discovered a keen interest in International and Environmental Law. She holds a second master’s degree from the University of Oslo where she specialized in these fields of law. Editor Eva Chalkiadaki holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations with politics from the University of Kent. Originally from Greece, she now resides in Oslo where she is pursuing a master’s of philosophy in development, environment and cultural change. Having previously worked with Amnesty International and refugee and migrant rights advocacy groups her research interests now centre around how power relations are affected by the dominant perceptions of nature. She is currently conducting research on the role of the environment in peace building in collaboration with PRIO. Social Media Coordinator & Editor Johanne Heen Enger holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Stavanger. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in development, environment and cultural change at the University of Oslo. She is writing her thesis on local contexts and perceptions of climate change. Editor 147
April Fowler holds bachelor’s degrees in Environmental Studies, History, and Secondary Education from Queen’s University in Ontario, Canada. She has worked professionally in outdoor education and marine conservation, and is focused on making sure conservation efforts are equal and equitable for all communities. She is currently pursuing a master’s of philosophy in development, environment, and cultural change at the University of Oslo. Editor in Chief Marit Bye Gjermshus holds a bachelor’s degree in International Studies with a specialisation in political science from the University of Oslo. She is currently pursuing a master’s of philosophy in Development, Environment and Cultural Change, and is interested in the power dynamics of global governance and environmental politics. Editor Ida Gulbrandsen holds a bachelor’s degree in culture and communication from the University of Oslo, as well as a bachelor’s degree from the Norwegian Film School. She has worked in film production and cultural project management, and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Development, Environment and Cultural Change at the University of Oslo. Editor Mira Guth holds a bachelor’s degree in the “Science in Society Program,” with specialisations in anthropology and environmental science, from Wesleyan University. She is a Fulbright exchange student studying at the University of Oslo for the year, and has been taking courses at the Centre for Development and the Environment. She is interested in how scientific institutions and experts understand and address the intersections between human, animal, and environmental health. Editor Andrew Turner Poeppel holds a bachelor’s degree in environmental and urban studies from New York University. His research interests include: the history of environmental movements, ecological awareness in cities, and the ability of activists to effect social and cultural change. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in development, environment, and cultural change at the University of Oslo. Editor
