Hanna Oosterveen

My doctoral research examines the evolving roles of Arctic field stations in an era of rapid climate change, focusing on the Abisko Scientific Research Station in subarctic Sweden. As a hub for international scientists studying the Swedish Arctic, the station is a site where environmental knowledge is produced, negotiated, and shaped by shifting ecological and political conditions. I investigate how researchers at Abisko navigate uncertainty, how scientific priorities emerge, and how the station functions within the local community, the broader Arctic research network, and the Swedish state. My work highlights the dynamic interplay between Arctic science, environment, place, and politics, revealing how they continuously shape one another.