Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Research areas
My research examines the social dimensions of climate change and green agendas in the Global South. How do people and institutions respond to environmental change, what are the outcomes of climate projects and nature conservation, and how can local action be supported?
Current Research
My current work includes:
- "Governing Nature-based Solutions". Joint research programme on the governance and outcomes of carbon off-set projects in Kenya.
- "Transformative Knowledge for People, Forests and Climate". Joint research programme on Citizen Science and knowledge governance in Tanzania.
- Policy studies of Locally Led Adaptation and community-based biodiversity conservation in practice.
Topics
Climate change, climate finance, climate change adaptation, nature-based solutions, biodiversity, forests, water, environment, conservation, natural resources, just transition, governance, citizen science, rights, conflicts, poverty, development
Regions
Africa, Asia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Thailand, Laos
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Recent external collaboration on country/territory level. Dive into details by clicking on the dots or
Research output
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Nature-based solutions and carbon credit initiatives in Kenya: An overview of the governance context
Kisiwa, A., Kiprono, A., Nabwile, C., Due, E. M. F., Nathan, I., Mutune, J., Vorburger, J., Gravesen, M. L., Marani, M., Nielsen, M. R., Funder, M., Hassan, R. & Thenya, T., 18 Dec 2025, Copenhagen: Danish Institute for International Studies, 54 p. (DIIS Working Paper; No. 15, Vol. 2025).Research output: Working Paper, Paper, Policy Brief, Brief, Impact › Papers and Working Papers › Research
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Climate change adaptation as social navigation: Insights from Kenya’s drylands
Stacey, P., Funder, M., Hassan, R., Nathan, I., Rotich, S. & Wachira Waiganjo , J., 24 Jul 2025, In: Geoforum. 165, 11 p., 104366.Research output: Articles: Journal and Newspaper › Journal Article › Research › peer-review
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Climate Change Adaptation and Land Tenure: Exploring pastoral adaptation strategies under communal and private land ownership in Kenya
Rotich, S., Funder, M., Marani, M. & Nathan, I., 21 Nov 2024, In: Local Environment. 30, 1, p. 37-57 21 p.Research output: Articles: Journal and Newspaper › Journal Article › Research › peer-review
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Locally-led adaptation: moving from principles to practice in the water sector
Bedelian, C., Mulwa, J., Sumari, B. K., Rogers, P., Gravesen, M. L. & Funder, M., 4 Apr 2024, Copenhagen: Danish Institute for International Studies (DIIS). 98 p. (DIIS Report; No. 07, Vol. 2024).Research output: Book, Anthology, Thesis, Report › Report › Research
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Finding the cracks: How do frontline officials maneuver state institutions to advance Indigenous rights to land and environment?
Kløcker Larsen, R., Funder, M., Golkar-Dakin, C., Gustafsson, M.-T., Hunsberger, C., Marani, M. & Schilling-Vacaflor, A., 23 Jun 2025, In: Earth System Governance. 25, 11 p.Research output: Articles: Journal and Newspaper › Journal Article › Research › peer-review
Open AccessFile623 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Nature-based Solutions and carbon credit initiatives in Kenya
Funder, M. (Speaker)
20 Nov 2025Activity: Talk or Presentation › Presentation/Speaker at conference, seminar, workshop etc.
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Global Environmental Change (Journal)
Funder, M. (Reviewer)
7 Oct 2025Activity: Peer-review and Editorial Work › Peer Review of Manuscripts and Applications › Research
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Global Environmental Change (Journal)
Funder, M. (Reviewer)
29 Sept 2025Activity: Peer-review and Editorial Work › Peer Review of Manuscripts and Applications › Research
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Co-supervisor, Liudmyla Krasnytska
Funder, M. (Co-Supervisor) & Mikkelsen, K. S. (Supervisor)
1 Sept 2025 → …Activity: Supervision and Examination › Supervision
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Adaptation Research Alliance Plenary for institutional members
Funder, M. (Participant)
1 Jul 2025Activity: Participating in or Organising an Event › Participation in or Organisation of Workshop, Roundtable, Seminar, Course
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JUCAN: Governing Nature-based Climate Solutions: Prospects for a just green transition in Kenya
Funder, M. (CoI) & Gravesen, M. L. (CoI)
01/04/2024 → 31/03/2029
Project: Research
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MAARIFA: Transformative knowledge for people, forests and climate in Tanzania - Mageuzi ya Maarifa
Funder, M. (CoI)
01/04/2024 → 31/03/2028
Project: Research
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Policy Studies on Development Cooperation (FEB): Climate Change and Natural Resources
Funder, M. (CoI), Lindegaard, L. S. (CoI), Gravesen, M. L. (CoI), Friis-Hansen, E. (CoI) & Bedelian, C. (CoI)
01/12/2018 → 31/12/2026
Project: Other
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DIIS input to MFA on a new development strategy
Engberg-Pedersen, L. (PI), Winckler Andersen, O. (CoI), Fejerskov, A. M. (CoI), Funder, M. (CoI), Gwaindepi , A. (CoI), Friis-Hansen, E. (CoI), Kolling, M. (CoI), Pedersen, R. H. (CoI), Stepputat, F. (CoI) & Therkildsen, O. (CoI)
01/01/2024 → 31/03/2024
Project: Other
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DIIS input to MFA on Danish approach to African countries
Engberg-Pedersen, L. (CoPI), Fejerskov, A. M. (CoPI), Larsen, J. (CoI), Kleist, N. (CoI), Winckler Andersen, O. (CoI), Pedersen, R. H. (CoI), Jiang, Y. (CoI), Rosengren Pejstrup, T. (CoI), Funder, M. (CoI) & Gwaindepi , A. (CoI)
14/11/2023 → 15/01/2024
Project: Other
Press/Media
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Feministisk begreb er gået fra luftigt ideal til hjørnesten i strategiudvikling – men det er i den daglige praksis, at begrebet skal vise sin værdi
11/12/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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COP30: Klimatopmødernes bænkevarmer starter endelig inde
14/11/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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DIIS-forskere inden ny strategi: Udviklingspolitik er også et spørgsmål om klima, sikkerhed og energi
16/06/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Overblik: Her er aktørers drømme for regeringens kommende udviklingspolitiske strategi
13/05/2025
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Prizes
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Vinder af "Find 5 Fejl" konkurrencen i Ribe Ugeavis, August 1978
Funder, M. (Recipient), Aug 1978
Prize: Prizes, Scholarships, Distinctions