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Her comparative expertise is based in long-term ethnographic fieldwork in Norway and internationally,<\/p>\n<p>Currently, Hug\u00f8y works on the following interdisciplinary projects: \u201c<strong>Pathways to preparedness<\/strong>\u201d explores socioecological resilience and civil preparedness in Norway. \u201c<strong>Karbonmat<\/strong>\u201d develops sustainable business models for soil carbon sequestration in Norway. \u201c<strong>SolarFood<\/strong>\u201d seeks to develop inclusive business models for solar food drying in the Himalaya region.<\/p>\n<p>Hug\u00f8y also has been involved in research projects on topics related to corporate social responsibility, state-ownership in energy corporations, and the unequal distribution of urban resources. 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