Daniel Lindvall holds a Ph.D. in sociology and conducts research at Uppsala University - Climate Change Leadership Initiative.
His research areas include climate and energy transition, with a focus on issues of social acceptance, justice, and democratic concerns.
He has served as principle inquiry secretary for several government investigations, such as the 2014 Democracy commission.
Daniel Lindvall lectures, moderates discussions, and writes articles, books, and reports on democracy and climate and energy issues.
Recent publications
Overcoming the headwinds: Can policy design shape public acceptance of wind power in Sweden?
Energy Research and Social Science
October 2014
Cities committed to climate action despite COVID-19
Nature Cities March 2024
Industrial climate mitigation strategies and the remaining fair carbon budget – The case of Sweden
Sustainablilty Next
2024-03-13
Counteracting climate denial: A systematic review
Public Understanding of Science
2024-01-20
Exploring the democracy-climate nexus: a review of correlations between democracy and climate policy performance
Climate Policy
2023-10-10
Recent news events
Is climate change bad for democracy? Future-watchers see threats, and some opportunities
Associated Press
2023-29-10
Nature
2023-12-15
Local Forces Are Leading the Way in the Global Warming Crisis
New York Times
2023-10-03
Local Forces Are Leading the Way in the Global Warming Crisis
New York Times
2023-10-03
Read my book Climate Change and the Endurance of Democracy.
You can find more information about the book and how to order it here!
Read our book Democracy in Hotter Times. Edited by David Orr
You can find more information about the book and how to order it here!
Read my book Upphettning - Demokratin i klimatkrisens tid.
"Uppettning - Heating" dives into climate denial as a political movement. Based on current research, the book discusses the challenges that global warming poses to democratic governance, exploring questions such as: Can we address the climate issue with the help of democracy? Why does the authoritarian nationalist movement actively oppose climate science?
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