Thorunn Wolfram

Background

About Thorunn Wolfram

Thorunn holds an MSc degree in restoration ecology and a PhD in environmental sciences, focusing on land-based natural resource management (NRM), social-ecological system analysis, ecosystem restoration, soil/land governance, and policy/programme evaluation. As a scientist, policymaker, and leader, Thorunn has always prioritized promoting soil health in her work. With over 20 years of expertise in NRM, Thorunn's experience spans various activities, from on-site fieldwork with local stakeholders to conducting scientific, transdisciplinary research projects and peer-reviewed publications. Additionally, Thorunn has co-written evidence-based strategies on soil and land for the Icelandic government, organized and led national and international conferences and workshops, implemented, and monitored programs, coordinated, and managed various projects, planned numerous awareness-raising activities, lectured international fellows on sustainable land management practices, and provided effective leadership.