Browsing Scientific publications by Author "Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter"
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Attitudes toward Wind Power in Norway–Solution or Problem in Renewable Energy Development?
Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Keller, Rose; Krange, Olve (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Wind power has become an increasingly important source of renewable energy in Norway. Current demand and production capacity have exceeded expectations stipulated in energy policies a few years back. Wind power affects ... -
Can cultural ecosystem services contribute to satisfying basic human needs? A case study from the Lofoten archipelago, northern Norway
Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Linnell, John Durrus; Gomez-Baggethun, Erik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)There is gradual recognition that cultural ecosystem services are critical building blocks for human well-being. Cultural and provisioning services are often intertwined, difficult to separate, and play salient roles in ... -
The challenges and opportunities of coexisting with wild ungulates in the human-dominated landscapes of Europe's Anthropocene
Linnell, John Durrus; Cretois, Benjamin; Nilsen, Erlend Birkeland; Rolandsen, Christer Moe; Solberg, Erling Johan; Veiberg, Vebjørn; Kaczensky, Petra; Van Moorter, Bram; Panzacchi, Manuela; Rauset, Geir Rune; Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2020)The cumulative impact of human activities has driven many species into severe declines across the globe. However, the recent focus on conservation optimism has begun to highlight case studies that go against this trend. ... -
The coexistence potential of different wildlife conservation paradigms in a historical perspective
Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Linnell, John Durrus (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Wildlife management in contemporary Europe means balancing multiple demands in shared landscapes. Perhaps the greatest question facing today’s policy makers and wildlife professionals is how to develop frameworks for ... -
Complacency or resilience? Perceptions of environmental and social change in Lofoten and Vesterålen in northern Norway
Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Linnell, John Durrus; Thomassen, Jørn; Lindhjem, Henrik (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Arctic and northern coastal regions are among the least developed in the world in terms of density of settlements, population and resource exploitation. It is often assumed that these regions will be frontiers of future ... -
Concern about climate change, biodiversity loss, habitat degradation andlandscape change: Embedded in different packages of environmental concern?
Skogen, Ketil; Helland, Håvard; Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)Climate change and biodiversity loss are often seen as the two most serious environmental threats facing humanity. It also seems to be a common notion that concerns about these issues are embedded in the same package of ... -
Cool dudes in Norway: climate change denial among conservative Norwegian men
Krange, Olve; Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Hultman, Martin (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)In their article “Cool dudes: The denial of climate change among conservative white males in the United States” (McCright and Dunlap 2011a) the authors state: “Clearly the extent to which the conservative white male effect ... -
“Don’t confuse me with facts”—how right wing populism affects trust in agencies advocating anthropogenic climate change as a reality
Krange, Olve; Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Hultman, Martin (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Everyday public denial of anthropogenically caused climate change (ACC) has complex antecedents and exists on both individual and institutional levels. Earlier research has linked ACC denial to opposition to formal science ... -
Hvorfor og hvordan endres Kyst-Norge. Hva mener fagfolk?
Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Wold, Line Camilla; Rybråten, Stine (Journal article, 2020)Coastal environments are under pressure worldwide. The challenges of environmental degradation, increasing resource exploitation, and population growth are being exacerbated by climate change. Coastal zone management has ... -
“It’s All About the Scenery”: Tourists’ Perceptions of Cultural Ecosystem Services in the Lofoten Islands, Norway
Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Kaltenborn, Eivind Feren; Linnell, John Durrus (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019)The Lofoten Islands in northern Norway face challenges from increasing visitor numbers, congestion, environmental impacts, and growing host-visitor tensions. Benefits include increased local employment and growing revenues. ... -
“It’s All About the Scenery”: Tourists’ Perceptions of Cultural Ecosystem Services in the Lofoten Islands, Norway
Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Kaltenborn, Eivind Feren; Linnell, John D.C. (Journal article, 2019)Dans le nord de la Norvège, il y a des défis à relever aux îles Lofoten en raison du nombre croissant de visiteurs, de la congestion, des incidences sur l’environnement et des tensions de plus en plus grandes entre les ... -
Linking social values of wild reindeer to planning and management options in Southern Norway
Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Mehmetoglu, Mehmet; Gundersen, Vegard (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Norway is home to the last remaining populations of wild mountain reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) in Europe. Concerns over anthropogenic and natural drivers have led to change in the management regime from a ... -
Managing Svalbard Tourism: Inconsistencies and Conflicts of Interest
Hovelsrud, Grete Kaare; Olsen, Julia; Nilsson, Annika E.; Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Lebel, Julien (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)The Svalbard Archipelago has experienced a rapid increase in tourism-related activities over the past few decades. The Norwegian Government’s ambition to develop the Archipelago’s tourism industry offers multiple socio-economic ... -
Predators, stewards, or sportsmen – how do Norwegian hunters perceive their role in carnivore management?
Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Andersen, Oddgeir; Linnell, John Durrus (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013)Hunting is increasingly seen as a management strategy in regulating large carnivore populations and reducing conflicts with human interests. A central theme in the carnivore debate is the role of the hunter in simulating ... -
Public perceptions of ecological restoration within the context of Norwegian landscape management
Stange, Erik; Hagen, Dagmar; Köhler, Berit; Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)Ecological restoration is poised to become an increasingly important component of landscape management in the coming years as countries work to halt the rate of biodiversity loss. The success of future restoration projects ... -
A review of reindeer (Rangifer tarandus tarandus) disturbance research in Northern Europe: towards a social-ecological framework?
Gundersen, Vegard; Myrvold, Knut Marius; Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Strand, Olav; Kofinas, Gary (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)Disturbance of wild reindeer from human activity is a key challenge for wildlife management. We reviewed recent literature on reindeer disturbance in Northern Europe and discuss a major lacuna in this field of research, ... -
Risikoforståelse i dagens Norge
Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Krange, Olve (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2023)Etter flere tiår med fred og velstand i Norge øker usikkerheten i mange sektorer isamfunnet. Dagens situasjon med krig i Europa, en nylig pandemi og økendepriser på de fleste forbruksvarer øker befolkningens oppmerksomhet ... -
Societal implications of a changing Arctic Ocean
Huntington, Henry P.; Zagorsky, Andrey; Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Shin, Hyong Chul; Dawson, Jackie; Lukin, Maija; Egede Dahl, Parnuna; Guo, Peiqing; Thomas, David N. (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The Arctic Ocean is undergoing rapid change: sea ice is being lost, waters are warming, coastlines are eroding, species are moving into new areas, and more. This paper explores the many ways that a changing Arctic Ocean ... -
Sustainable Tourism in Svalbard: Balancing economic growth, sustainability, and environmental governance
Hovelsrud, Grete K.; Veland, Siri; Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Olsen, Julia; Dannevig, Halvor (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)This commentary introduces a methodology and theoretical framework for studying how the tourism industry might balance the competing demands of economic growth and environ mental governance. We focus on the “balancing ... -
The role of wild reindeer as a flagship species in new management models in Norway
Kaltenborn, Bjørn Petter; Andersen, Oddgeir; Gundersen, Vegard (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014)Wild reindeer are under pressure from human development projects throughout their habitat. Norway is currently making a significant move to establish a new management model based on national reindeer regions and regional ...