English | Daniel Lindvall

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

It would feel weird to not drive my car! Exploring the role of habits in public policy acceptance of carbon taxations

Ambio

Decembe 2024

The Role of Fairness for Accepting Stricter Carbon Taxes in Sweden

Climate

October 2024

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

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

How to parent AI, and climate change vs democracy: Books in brief. Andrew Robinson reviews five of the best science picks.

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?