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About Eirin Husabø
Eirin Husabø
Associate Expert, Waste and Marine Litter
Phone: +47 47 17 33 73

Bridging science and policy to tackle pollution in our oceans.

My professional journey is grounded in a commitment to understanding and addressing human impacts on marine ecosystems. With a background in Arctic marine ecology and hands-on experience in fieldwork, data analysis, and international collaboration, I work to bridge scientific knowledge with practical solutions to environmental challenges, particularly those linked to pollution, and marine litter

What I Bring

I hold an MSc in Arctic Marine Ecology with a focus on ecotoxicology, developed through research on pollutants in glaucous gulls in collaboration with the Norwegian Polar Institute. This work included field experience in Ny-Ålesund, as well as data analysis in R and contribution to international monitoring initiatives like SEAPOP and SEATRACK. Currently, at GRID-Arendal, I lead and support projects addressing marine litter, plastic pollution, and waste management. My role spans project coordination, report development, stakeholder engagement, and science communication, working closely with partners like UNEP.

My Focus Areas

  • Catalytic Knowledge & Insight Generation
  • Leadership in Governance & Policy Shaping

In My Own Words

″"Whether collecting seabird samples in the Arctic or coordinating global reports on plastic pollution, I’m driven by a deep respect for marine ecosystems and a desire to turn knowledge into action that supports both nature and society."″

Skills: Arctic Research Environmental Monitoring EnvironmetnalToxicology Citizen Science Data Analysis Marine Biology Marine Pollution Policy Development Scientific Writing Waste Management

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