Panu Pihkala

Dr. Panu Pihkala (b. 1979, he/his) from the University of Helsinki is the leading Finnish expert on interdisciplinary research about eco-anxiety. Pihkala has published monographs in Finnish about eco-anxiety (2017) and ecological emotions (2019), and his articles in English are often cited by scholars from various disciplines. Among other positions of trust, Pihkala serves as an advisor for the Finnish national project on social and health sector responses to eco-anxiety (www.ymparistoahdistus.fi). He has been awarded several prizes in Finland for his public work around eco-anxiety. Pihkala leads workshops on eco-emotions and often collaborates with artists.