My research integrates interdisciplinary interests in humans and nature at different scales, focusing on social change for flourishing life.
I work as a professor of social pedagogy, especially sustainable well-being, at the University of Eastern Finland, and lead the SISU consortium and Sustainability Transformations Doctoral Education Pilot. I am also a member of the RESOURCE Research Community (Sustainable Resource Society: Circular Economy, Energy and Raw Materials). I have a membership in the Finnish Expert Panel for Sustainable Development which brings science closer to society. In addition, I am an adjunct professor at the following universities:
– University of Helsinki (education),
– Finnish National Defence University (sustainable development), and
– University of Eastern Finland (research for ecosocial well-being).
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Artificial intelligence literacy in sustainable development: A learning experiment in higher education
Alamäki, Ari; Nyberg, Crister; Kimberley, Anna; Salonen, Arto O. 2024. Frontiers in education. 9: . 1343406 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
Neighbourhood cohesion
Salonen, Arto O.. Teoksessa: Vaattovaara, Mari; Jännes, Jussi; Posti, Mikko(toim.) , 2024. Towards more sustainable residential areas: Indicators of neighbourhood and block sustainability. s. 47-51. Helsingin yliopisto B2 Book section -
Sivistys kriisiytyvässä ajassa
Laininen, Erkka; Salonen, Arto O. 2024. Futura. 43: 47-51 B1 Non-refereed journal articles -
The Means of Achieving the Sustainability Transformation
Siivonen, Katriina; Cantell, Hannele; Ihanainen-Rokio, Outi; Kurenlahti, Mikko; Laakso, Senja; Latvala-Harvilahti, Pauliina; Pietikäinen, Janna; Salonen, Arto O. Teoksessa: Halonen, Tarja; Korhonen-Kurki, Kaisa; Niemelä, Jani; Pietikäinen, Janna(toim.) , 2024. The Avenues to Sustainability: Key Lessons from Sustainability Science. s. 215-254. Gaudeamus A3 Book section, Chapters in research books -
Towards a sustainable future in the age of polycrisis
Siirilä, Jani; Salonen, Arto O.. 2024. Frontiers in sustainability. 5: . 1436740 A2 Review article, Literature review, Systematic review -
Towards successful sustainability transformation for Finland Boundaries from nature, power from the people
Linnanen, Lassi; Teperi, Anna-Maria; Aarikka-Stenroos, Leena; Halme, Minna; Jaakkola, Jouni JK; Kaljonen, Minna; Kinnunen, Päivi; Mönkkönen, Mikko; Ratinen, Ilkka; Salonen, Arto O; Siivonen, Katriina; Soini, Katriina; Soininen, Niko; Toivanen, Reetta. 2024. Kestävyyspaneelin julkaisuja. . Kestävyyspaneeli D4 Published development or research report or study -
Who and what belongs to us? Towards a comprehensive concept of inclusion and planetary citizenship
Salonen, Arto O; Isola, Anna-Maria; Jakonen, JP; Foster, Raisa. 2024. International journal of social pedagogy. 13: . 5 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
A Theory of Planetary Social Pedagogy
Salonen, Arto O; Laininen, Erkka; Hämäläinen, Juha; Sterling, Stephen. 2023. Educational theory. 73: 615-637 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research -
In Search of a Common Language among Stakeholders
Salonen, Arto O; Vesala-Varttala, Tanja. Teoksessa: Idowu, Samuel O; Zu, Liangrong(toim.) , 2023. The Elgar Companion to Corporate Social Responsibility and the Sustainable Development Goals. s. 27-47. Edward Elgar A3 Book section, Chapters in research books -
Kansalaisten hyvinvointi kestävyyttä tavoittelevassa yhteiskunnassa
Salonen, Arto O; Konkka, Jyrki. 2023. Tiedepolitiikka. 2022; 47: 23-38 A1 Journal article (refereed), original research