Wanecek researches the resistance to transformative change for sustainability in the Swedish food system.

Wanecek’s research aims to unpack how resistance to transformative change for sustainability manifests in the Swedish food system. His research includes mapping actors to understand power consolidation in the Swedish food system, as well as which framings and narratives are used to delay or obstruct transformative change. His PhD is part of the Mistra Food Futures research programme, specifically the Scenarios work package.

Wanecek has a mutli-disciplinary background, with a BSc in Computer Science and Engineering at Lund University, prior to which he worked as a software engineer. Driven by an interest in the sociopolitical dynamics of climate change, he pivoted to a Master’s in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science at LUCSUS, offering interdisciplinary and critical perspectives on sustainability.

Supervisors

Main supervisor: Line Gordon, Stockholm Resilience Centre

Co-supervisors:
Elin Röös, SLU – Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
Martin Persson, Chalmers University of Technology