Research groups
Research
Agriculture, nutrition and environment
South Asia, Africa, Europe
Teaching
GEO100: Introduction to geography: Global challenges and local responses
GEO111: Processes and landforms
GEO131 Food, environment and sustainable development
GEO281: Environmental Management and Planning
GEO283: Geographies of transformation: mitigating and adapting to rapid climate change
GEO293: Field course in environmental geography
GEO310: Writing course and project description
GEO337: Discourse, Politics, and Place: Critical Perspectives on Environmental Governance
Publications
Academic article
- Agyei-Mensah, Yaw Opoku; Annan, Theophilus; Overå, Ragnhild et al. (2023). The processing, preparation, and cooking practices of small fish among poor Ghanaian households: An exploratory qualitative study. (external link)
- Janananda, Mangappulige Don Bhagya; Ansong, Richard Stephen; Hatløy, Anne et al. (2023). A cross-sectional study on the nutritional status, dietary diversity, and small fish consumption patterns in coastal fishing communities of Ghana. (external link)
- Consalez, Fabio; Ahern, Molly; Andersen, Peter et al. (2022). The Effect of the Meat Factor in Animal-Source Foods on Micronutrient Absorption: A Scoping Review. (external link)
- Haque, Ubydul; da Silva, Paula F.; Devoli, Graziella et al. (2019). The human cost of global warming: Deadly landslides and their triggers (1995?2014). (external link)
- Kasanga, Moses; Andersen, Peter; Atuoye, Kilian et al. (2018). Contested commons: Agricultural modernization, tenure ambiguitues and intra-familial land grabbing in Ghana. (external link)
- Kasanga, Moses; Andersen, Peter; Kpienbaareh, D. et al. (2018). Traditional agriculture in transition: examining the impacts of agricultural modernization on smallholder farming in Ghana under the ned Green Revolution. (external link)
- Gautam, Yograj; Andersen, Peter (2017). Aid or abyss? Food assistance programs (FAPs), food security and livelihoods in Humla, Nepal. (external link)
- Gautam, Yograj; Andersen, Peter (2017). Multiple stressors, food system vulnerability and food insecurity in Humla, Nepal. (external link)
- Gautam, Yograj; Andersen, Peter (2016). Rural livelihood diversification and household well-being: Insights from Humla, Nepal. (external link)
- Haque, Ubydul; Blum, Philipp; da Silva, Paula F. et al. (2016). Fatal landslides in Europe. (external link)
- Ghimire, S.; Sherchan, DP; Andersen, Peter et al. (2016). Effect of Variety and Practice of Cultivation on Yield of Spring Maize in Terai of Nepal. (external link)
- Behera, Rabi Narayan; Nayak, Debendra Kumar; Andersen, Peter et al. (2016). From jhum to broom: Agricultural land-use change and food security implications on the Meghalaya Plateau, India. (external link)
- Kismul, Hallgeir; Hatløy, Anne; Andersen, Peter et al. (2015). The social context of severe child malnutrition: A qualitative household case study from a rural area of the Democratic Republic of Congo. (external link)
- Schwinger, Catherine; Lunde, Torleif Markussen; Andersen, Peter et al. (2014). Seasonal and spatial factors related to longitudinal patterns of child growth in Bwamanda, DR Congo . (external link)
- Paudel, Keshav Prasad; Andersen, Peter (2013). Response of rangeland vegetation to snow cover dynamics in Nepal Trans Himalaya. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2012). Challenges for under-utilized crops illustrated by ricebean (Vigna umbellata) in India and Nepal. (external link)
- Paudel, Keshav Prasad; Andersen, Peter (2011). Monitoring snow cover variability in an agropastoral area in the Trans Himalayan region of Nepal using MODIS data with improved cloud removal methodology. (external link)
- Paudel, Keshav Prasad; Andersen, Peter (2010). Assessing rangeland degradation using multi temporal satellite images and grazing pressure surface model in Upper Mustang, Trans Himalaya, Nepal. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2007). A review of micronutrient problems in the cultivated soil of Nepal - An issue with implications for agriculture and human health. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2004). Frankenfood or good stuff? Micronutrient rich staple crops for Asia. (external link)
Feature article
- Andersen, Peter; Hansen, Gard Hopsdal; Knudsen, Jon Paschen et al. (2022). Norske geografer: «Vi kan ikke være medlem i samme forening som Putin». (external link)
- Andersen, Peter; Stjernström, Olof Andreas; Knudsen, Jon Paschen et al. (2022). Vi kan ikke være medlem i samme forening som Putin . (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2008). Tragedien på den indiske landsbygden. (external link)
Masters thesis
- Kumari, Kamala Chand; Andersen, Peter (2018). Farmers’ perceptions and knowledge of using waste and wastewater in two peri-urban areas of Kathmandu valley of Nepal.. (external link)
- Arnesen, Bjørn Magnus Tenggren; Andersen, Peter (2017). Climate-smart greenhouses and their impact on food security in Humla, Nepal.. (external link)
- Standal, Erlend Grytten; Andersen, Peter (2017). Climate Smart Agriculture in Kavrepalanchok District, Nepal.. (external link)
- Kansanga, Moses Mosonsieyiri; Andersen, Peter (2016). AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION AND ITS IMPACTS ON LAND USE AND THE ‘FOOD BASKET’ IN THE NORTHERN SAVANNAH OF GHANA: INSIGHTS FROM NAVRONGO IN THE UPPER EAST REGION.. (external link)
- Lovejoy, Milo Juniper; Andersen, Peter (2015). Is the “Mother Grain” feeding the world before her own children? An examination of the impact of the global demand for quinoa on the lives and diets of Peruvian quinoa farmers.. (external link)
- Tetteh, Herbert; Andersen, Peter (2015). Mechanisms and manouvers of forest resource access and its implications for rural livelihoods in the high fores zone of Ghana.. (external link)
- agandin, John; Andersen, Peter (2015). Negotiated Entitlements: A Study of Land and Water Access in the Tono Irrigation Project in Navrongo, Ghana.. (external link)
- Thapa, Sheela; Andersen, Peter (2013). Job migration and changes in gender roles in agriculture and household decision making - the case of Bhatkhola VDC, Syangja, Western, NEPAL. (external link)
- Gotame, Manira; Andersen, Peter (2012). Community Participation in Solid Waste Management Kathmandu. (external link)
- Reztak, Anna Marta; Andersen, Peter (2012). DISCOURSES ON THE IMPACT OF WATER RIVATIZATION ON WATER DELIVERY: -A CASE FROM TESHIE, GHANA. (external link)
- Awen-Naam, Michael Ben; Andersen, Peter (2011). PERCEPTIONS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION: A CASE OF PEASANTS IN THE BUILSA DISTRICT OF THE UPPER EAST REGION OFGHANA. (external link)
- Gautam, Yograj; Andersen, Peter (2011). Food Security in the context of Agricultural Commercialization in Ilam, East Nepal. (external link)
- Gjertsen, Kaisa; Andersen, Peter (2011). Laks som funksjonell mat. En diskursanalytisk tilnærming til laks i kampen mellom industri og natur. (external link)
- Adhikari, Rajip; Andersen, Peter (2011). INTERFACE BETWEEN LOCAL AND SCIENTIFIC NOWLEDGE. A Case of Peri-Urban Zone of Kathmandu, Nepal. (external link)
- Ølmheim, Sigrid; Andersen, Peter (2011). Kunnskapsbygging I den norske fruktnæringa. Døme frå Ullensvang herad. (external link)
- Tompsett, Clare; Andersen, Peter (2010). Fuelling development? A critical look a government-centred jatropha cultivation for biodiesel as promoted by biofuel policy in Rajasthan, India. (external link)
- Himle, Runa; Andersen, Peter (2010). Jordbruk mellom stat, kirke og marked En studie av hvordan statlig politikk, marked og kirke påvirker jordbruket, og hvordan bøndene skaper og bruker sine handlingsrom, i tre landsbyer i Tigray, Etiopia. (external link)
- Adhikari, Basant; Andersen, Peter (2010). Sharecropping system in mid west Tarai A case study of Gobardiha VDC of Dangdeukhuri district, Nepal. (external link)
- Thapa, Gitta Shrestha; Andersen, Peter (2009). "How Gender Affects Decision Making - A Case Study of Tibeto- Burmese Women in Kobang VDC, Mustang, Nepal". (external link)
- Eidem, Diana Lauterbach; Andersen, Peter (2009). Konsekvensutredning av akvakultur. - en sudie av KU prosessen for Ryfylke bassenget i 2005. (external link)
- Acharya, Bipin Kumar; Andersen, Peter (2008). Cultivation and ude of Ricebean A Case Study of Dang Distirct, Nepal. (external link)
- Eide Jensen, Kristian; Andersen, Peter (2007). Boron and zinc deficiency in Nepalese: Small-scale variations and the influence of farming system dependent factors. A case study from Sedi Bagar, Kaski District, Nepal. (external link)
- Bhusal, Madhab Prasad; Andersen, Peter (2007). Spatial variation in Agricultural Wages. A case of Kailali District, Western Terai, Nepal. (external link)
- Erstad, Hilde Hovland; Andersen, Peter (2006). Bruk og forvaltning av skogressurser i Manang, Nepal. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter; Paudel, Keshav Prasad (2006). Institutions, Environmental Entitlement and Pastoral Management. A case of Nyishang, Trans-Himalaya Region, Mangang District, Nepal. (external link)
- Thapa, Rajesh; Andersen, Peter (2005). Impacts of flood hazard and coping strategies : a case study of Jagatpur village development committee in Chitwan district, Nepal. (external link)
Popular scientific lecture
- Andersen, Peter (2018). Zimbabwe - jord og diamanter. (external link)
- Andersen, Heidi Lie; Jansen, Siri Skretting; Parsian, Hoda H. et al. (2016). Pulses eller tørre belgfrukter.. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2011). Kjøtt eller ikke - fra globale til lokale perspektiver. (external link)
- Paudel, Keshav Prasad; Andersen, Peter (2011). Monitoring rangeland dynamics using time series satellite images in Trans Himalaya, Nepal. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2011). Food crisis - peak oil, peak phosphorus and farmers' knowledge. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2010). Monsanto or the farmers - who maintains the biodiversity?. (external link)
- Paudel, Keshav Prasad; Andersen, Peter (2010). Monitoring Snow Cover Dynamic in the Trans Himalayan Region of Nepal Using MODIS Data, p. 31. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2008). Genressursar - kjelde til økonomisk vekst eller genrøveri. (external link)
Doctoral dissertation
Other presentation
Poster
- Måren, Inger Elisabeth; Andersen, Peter; Aase, Tor Halfdan (2014). Food security in the Himalayas. (external link)
- Paudel, Keshav Prasad; Andersen, Peter (2011). Himalayan agropastoralism under double exposure: A case of rangeland degradation and management in Trans Himalaya. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter; Sandvold, Sigurd (1999). Nutrient deficiencies in cultivated soils. A study of Macro- and Micro-nutrients from Koshi Hills, Eastern Nepal. (external link)
Academic lecture
- Paudel, Keshav Prasad; Andersen, Peter (2012). Cryosphere change, water availability and adaptation in a Trans Himalayan agropastoral system. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter; Chandyo, Ram Krishna (2012). Impacts of changes in grain pulse (legume) consumption on micronutrient supply of rural women in Nepal and North India. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2012). The World Food System: at the Limits?. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2011). Gold digging or frog kissing: a discussion of ”orphan crops” and their relation to the Access and Benefit Sharing mechanism of the Convention on Biological Diversity. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2011). Climate and nutrition perspectives on local food. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter; Chandyo, Ram Krishna (2010). Orphan crops and nutrition: the potential of ricebean (Vigna umbellata) to reduce ‘hidden hunger’ among rural women in India and Nepal. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter; Chandyo, Ram Krishna (2010). How do ricebean and other pulses meet nutrient deficiencies among women of reproductive age in rural populations in hill areas in India and Nepal?. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2009). Doing away with biodiversity - farmers' choice in ricebean cultivation in Asia. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2009). Populist discourses as dangerous knowledge - the Indian farmer suicide narrative. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2008). Multiple food based strategies to address ’Hidden Hunger’. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2005). Where two cups of tea are a bit expensive - Assessing technology and development strategies from a farmers' context perspective. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2004). Frankenfood or good stuff? Micronutrient rich staple crops for Asia. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2004). Building contextual knowledge: The interface between local and scientific knowledge. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2003). Micronutrient strategies for marginal areas. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2003). Micronutrient disorders: A real but complex issue in human-environment relations in mountain regions. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2002). Micronutrient problems and state policies in Nepal. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter; Lucas, Anne; Lundberg, Anders et al. (2001). The history and future of Nordic reclaimed wetlands. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2001). Geographical approaches to micronutrient deficiencies in Himalaya. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2001). Geographical approaches to micronutrient deficiency problems in developing countries. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2000). Beyond local knowledge and institutional reach: micronutrient disorders in Hill agriculture. (external link)
Report
- Andersen, Peter; Chandyo, Ram Krishna; Hollington, Phillip A. (2010). Nutritional problems among women of reproductive age in rural populations in hill areas in India and Nepal and how they can be reduced by increased intake of Ricebean. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter; Kumar, Naveen; Acharya, Bipin Kumar (2009). Food Security through Ricebean Research in India and Nepal (FOSRIN). Report 5.1 Ricebean food preparation and diets. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2009). Food Security through Ricebean Research in India and Nepal (FOSRIN). Report 3. Nutritional qualities of ricebean. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2003). Micronutrient strategies for marginal areas. (external link)
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
- Bhusal, Madhab P.; Andersen, Peter (2010). Institutions as determinants of agricultural wages in rural agriculture in Western Tarai, Nepal. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter; Chapagain, Prem Sagar (2007). Changing Diet and Nutrient Uptake in Manang. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2006). Minimumsloven og den Grønne Revolusjon. Om forutsetningene for jordbrukets optimale avkastning. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2005). Building contextual knowledge: the Interface between Local and Scientific Knowledge. (external link)
- Sapkota, Kanhaiya; Andersen, Peter (2005). Commercial Horticulture Farming and its Effect on Soil Fertility: A case study from Peri-urban Agriculture in the Kathmandu Valley. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter (2002). Geographical approaches to micronutrient deficiencies in Himalaya. (external link)
Thesis at a second degree level
- Jensen, Sissel Marit; Andersen, Peter (2007). "Ut av Syn Ut av sinn?" En studie av søppelhåndteringen i Bhaktapur, Nepal. (external link)
- Andersen, Peter; Karlsen, Marry-Anne (2006). Bestridt virkelighet - En studie av makt, kunnskap og geografi i konflikt over utvikling i det sørlige Mexico. (external link)
- Skeide, Tone; Andersen, Peter (2005). Asi vamos, poco a poco : en studie av empowerment i et kooperativ for kvinner, San Cristobal, Mexico = Slik går vi videre, litt etter litt. (external link)
Short communication
Academic anthology/Conference proceedings
See a complete overview of publications in Cristin.
Paudel, Keshav Prasad; Andersen, Peter 2011.
Monitoring snow cover variability in an agropastoral area in the Trans Himalayan region of Nepal using MODIS data with improved cloud removal methodology. Remote Sensing of Environment 2011 ;Volum 115.(5) s. 1234-1246
Andersen, Peter 2011.
Gold digging or frog kissing: a discussion of ”orphan crops” and their relation to the Access and Benefit Sharing mechanism of the Convention on Biological Diversity. NGS conference, Oslo: Exploring sustainability
Andersen, Peter; Chandyo, Ram Krishna 2010.
Orphan crops and nutrition: the potential of ricebean (Vigna umbellata) to reduce ‘hidden hunger’ among rural women in India and Nepal. Tropentag 2010, Zürich: World food system - a contribution from Europe
Andersen, Peter; Chandyo, Ram Krishna; Hollington, Phillip A. 2010.
Nutritional problems among women of reproductive age in rural populations in hill areas in India and Nepal and how they can be reduced by increased intake of Ricebean. www.ricebean.org
Paudel, Keshav Prasad; Andersen, Peter 2010. Assessing rangeland degradation using multi temporal satellite images and grazing pressure surface model in Upper Mustang, Trans Himalaya, Nepal. Remote Sensing of Environment Volum 114.(8) s. 1845-1855
Andersen, Peter 2009. Food Security through Ricebean Research in India and Nepal (FOSRIN). Report 3. Nutritional qualities of ricebean. Bergen and Bangor. www.ricebean.org
Andersen, Peter 2009.
Doing away with biodiversity - farmers' choice in ricebean cultivation in Asia. AAG annual meeting, Las Vegas.
Andersen, Peter 2009 Populist discourses as dangerous knowledge - the Indian farmer suicide narrative. NFU annual meeting, University of Agder, Kristiansand.
Andersen, Peter 2008:
Multiple food based strategies to address ’Hidden Hunger’. Norske Geografers Selskaps årsmøte.
Andersen, P. 2007: A review of micronutrient problems in the cultivated soil of Nepal - An issue with implications for agriculture and human health. Mountain Research and Development Journal Volum 27. s. 331-335
Andersen, P. and Chapagain, P.S. 2007: Changing Diet and Nutrient Uptake in Manang. I Chaudary et al (eds.): Local Effects of Global Changes in the Himalayas: Manang, Nepal.. : Tribhuvan University, Nepal and University of Bergen, Norway ISBN 978-99933-52-94-5. s. 65-78
Andersen, P. 2006: Minimumsloven og den Grønne Revolusjon. Om forutsetningene for jordbrukets optimale avkastning.. I: Teori og Metode i Geografi. Fagbokforlaget ISBN 82-7674-878-3. s. 250-259
Andersen, P., Tuladhar, J.K.; Karki, K.B.; Maskey, S.L. (eds. 2005: Micronutrients in South and South East Asia. Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) (ISBN 92-9115-210-2) 239 s.
Sapkota, K. and Andersen, P. 2005: Commercial Horticulture Farming and its Effect on Soil Fertility: A case study from Peri-urban Agriculture in the Kathmandu Valley. I: Andersen, P. et al (eds.): Micronutrients in South and South East Asia. Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) 2005 ISBN 92-9115-210-2. s. 153-165
Andersen, P. 2005: Building contextual knowledge: the Interface between Local and Scientific Knowledge. I: Andersen, P. et al (eds.): Micronutrients in South and South East Asia. Kathmandu: International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) ISBN 92-9115-210-2. s. 87-95
Andersen, P. 2004. Frankenfood or good stuff? Micronutrient rich staple crops for Asia. Geografi i Bergen
Andersen, P. 2003: Micronutrient strategies for marginal areas. Bergen: Institutt for geografi, UiB 2003 Geografi i Bergen
Andersen, P. 2002: Geographical approaches to micronutrient deficiencies in Himalaya. I: Vegetation and society. Their interaction in the Himalayas. Kathmandu: Tribhuvan University, Nepal / University of Bergen, Norway ISBN 99933-52-51-9. s. 149-156
Andersen, P. og Sandvold, S. 1999: Nutrient deficiencies in cultivated soils. A study of Macro- and Micro-nutrients from Koshi Hills, Eastern Nepal. s. 235-240 i Låg, J. (red.): Geomedical problems in developing countries. The Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, Oslo.