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Overview

Finn Danielsen is affiliated with Novo Nordisk in Denmark and works primarily in the field of Environmental Science. Their research encompasses several key subfields including Ecological Modeling, Global and Planetary Change, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Sociology and Political Science, and Social Psychology.

The main topics covered in their work include Species Distribution and Climate Change, Animal and Plant Science Education, Zoonotic diseases and public health, Indigenous Studies and Ecology, Research Data Management Practices, Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management, as well as Arctic and Russian Policy Studies.

Recent papers associated with Danielsen's research track a focus on citizen science, Indigenous knowledge, and environmental observation methods. Notable papers include:

  • Citizen science in environmental and ecological sciences (2022, Nature Reviews Methods Primers)
  • The Critical Importance of Citizen Science Data (2021, Frontiers in Climate)
  • Creating Synergies between Citizen Science and Indigenous and Local Knowledge (2021, BioScience)
  • The need for transformative changes in the use of Indigenous knowledge along with science for environmental decision-making in the Arctic (2020, People and Nature)
  • Connecting Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approaches in Environmental Observing (2021, BioScience)

Danielsen frequently collaborates with a group of researchers. Frequent coauthors include Michael K. Poulsen, Neil D. Burgess, Peter Voß, Lisbeth Iversen, and M. B. Enghoff.

The scientist's work appears regularly in venues such as Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), BioScience, Citizen Science Theory and Practice, Nature Reviews Methods Primers, and Trends in Ecology & Evolution.

Danielsen has also contributed to book publications, with two forthcoming titles scheduled for 2025 under the publisher TemaNord:

  • Styrket lokalt baseret monitering og forvaltning af levende ressourcer i Arktis
  • Vejledning til styrkelse af borgerinddragelse i forvaltning af naturen i Arktis

The body of work reflects a commitment to exploring the intersection between citizen science, Indigenous knowledge, and environmental monitoring, particularly in Arctic contexts and global ecological challenges. This profile highlights the scientist's diverse contributions across research themes, collaborative networks, and publication platforms.

Best Publications

  • Biodiversity redistribution under climate change: impacts on ecosystems and human well-being

    Gretta T. Pecl;Miguel B. Araújo;Miguel B. Araújo;Miguel B. Araújo;Johann D. Bell;Johann D. Bell;Julia Blanchard

  • How will oil palm expansion affect biodiversity

    Emily B. Fitzherbert;Matthew J. Struebig;Alexandra Morel;Finn Danielsen

  • Averting biodiversity collapse in tropical forest protected areas

    William F. Laurance;William F. Laurance;D. Carolina Useche;Julio Rendeiro;Margareta Kalka

  • The Asian tsunami: a protective role for coastal vegetation.

    Finn Danielsen;Mikael K. Sørensen;Mette F. Olwig;Vaithilingam Selvam

  • Weaving knowledge systems in IPBES, CBD and beyond—lessons learned for sustainability

    Maria Tengö;Rosemary Hill;Pernilla Malmer;Christopher M Raymond

  • Contribution of citizen science towards international biodiversity monitoring

    Mark Chandler;Linda See;Kyle Copas;Astrid M.Z. Bonde

  • Biofuel Plantations on Forested Lands : Double Jeopardy for Biodiversity and Climate

    Finn Danielsen;Hendrien Beukema;Neil D. Burgess;Neil D. Burgess;Faizal Parish

  • Monitoring Matters: Examining the Potential of Locally-based Approaches

    Finn Danielsen;Neil D. Burgess;Neil D. Burgess;Andrew Balmford;Andrew Balmford

  • Local Participation in Natural Resource Monitoring: a Characterization of Approaches

    Finn Danielsen;Neil D. Burgess;Neil D. Burgess;Andrew Balmford;Paul F. Donald

  • Citizen science in environmental and ecological sciences

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  • Environmental monitoring: the scale and speed of implementation varies according to the degree of peoples involvement

    Finn Danielsen;Neil D. Burgess;Neil D. Burgess;Per M. Jensen;Karin Pirhofer-Walzl

  • At the heart of REDD+: a role for local people in monitoring forests?

    Finn Danielsen;Margaret Skutsch;Margaret Skutsch;Neil D. Burgess;Neil D. Burgess;Per Moestrup Jensen

  • A framework for integrating biodiversity concerns into national REDD+ programmes

    Toby A. Gardner;Toby A. Gardner;Neil D. Burgess;Neil D. Burgess;Naikoa Aguilar-Amuchastegui;Jos Barlow;Jos Barlow

  • Managing consequences of climate-driven species redistribution requires integration of ecology, conservation and social science

    Timothy C. Bonebrake;Christopher J. Brown;Johann D. Bell;Johann D. Bell;Julia L. Blanchard

  • A Vision for Global Biodiversity Monitoring With Citizen Science

    Michael J.O. Pocock;Mark Chandler;Rick Bonney;Ian Thornhill;Ian Thornhill

  • Getting ready for REDD+ in Tanzania: a case study of progress and challenges

    Neil D. Burgess;Bruno Bahane;Tim Clairs;Finn Danielsen

  • Plant and bird diversity in rubber agroforests in the lowlands of Sumatra, Indonesia

    Hendrien Beukema;Finn Danielsen;Grégoire Vincent;Suryo Hardiwinoto

  • A Multicountry Assessment of Tropical Resource Monitoring by Local Communities

    Finn Danielsen;Per M. Jensen;Neil D. Burgess;Ronald Altamirano

  • A simple system for monitoring biodiversity in protected areas of a developing country.

    Finn Danielsen;Danilo S. Balete;Michael K. Poulsen;Martin Enghoff

  • Assessing Equity in Protected Area Governance: Approaches to Promote Just and Effective Conservation

    Neil Dawson;Adrian Martin;Finn Danielsen

  • Biodiversity monitoring in developing countries: what are we trying to achieve?

    Finn Danielsen;Marlynn M. Mendoza;Phillip Alviola;Danilo S. Balete

  • Increasing Conservation Management Action by Involving Local People in Natural Resource Monitoring

    Finn Danielsen;Marlynn M. Mendoza;Anson Tagtag;Phillip A. Alviola

Frequent Co-Authors

Neil D. Burgess
Neil D. Burgess University of Copenhagen
Neil Burgess
Neil Burgess University College London
Vladimir Ivanov
Vladimir Ivanov Lomonosov Moscow State University
Paul F. Donald
Paul F. Donald University of Cambridge
Andrew Balmford
Andrew Balmford University of Cambridge
Johann D. Bell
Johann D. Bell University of Wollongong
Jon Fjeldså
Jon Fjeldså University of Copenhagen
Carsten A. Brühl
Carsten A. Brühl University of Koblenz and Landau
Jon C. Lovett
Jon C. Lovett University of Leeds
Alistair J. Hobday
Alistair J. Hobday Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation

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