Personal profile
Research
My research circles around climate journalism. My PhD-dissertation explored how news media logic affects the dissemination of climate change in Danish media. As part of the project "Who makes the climate news?" I am now studying Danish journalists' understanding of the climate beat and their relationship with sources.
Teaching
I supervise students in project work and teach climate journalism.
Public dissemination
My goal is to communicate my research to journalists and students, as well as to a broader audience. For example, I have given presentations for the Danish Energy Agency, climate activist and the University of Copenhagen. I am also happy to serve as a source for various media outlets and occasionally contribute opinion pieces or columns.
Education/Academic qualification
Ph.d., Mediernes problembarn: Den fastlåste klimajournalistik- er der en vej ud?, Department of Communication and Arts
Award Date: 1 Nov 2024
cand. public., Nyhedskriterier i konstruktiv journalistik, University of Southern Denmark
Award Date: 30 Jun 2018
Keywords
- Communication, Journalism, Media
- Climate Change
- news media
- media logic
- Environment, Energy, Nature, Resources
- climate journalism
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
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SDG 13 Climate Action
Collaborations and research areas
Research output
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Mediernes problembarn: Den fastlåste danske klimajournalistik – er der en vej ud?
Weldingh, L., 2024, Roskilde Universitet. 256 p.Research output: Book/Report › Ph.D. thesis
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Begivenhedsstyret eller emnestyret klimajournalistik? En indholdsanalyse af danske dagblades klimadækning mellem 2018 og 2021
Weldingh, L., 30 Aug 2023, In: Journalistica. 17, 1, 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Investigating Notions of Climate Change in Nordic Journalism Education
Weldingh, L., Borgen-Eide, G., Bødker, H., Jaakkola, M. & Riegert, K., Dec 2024, In: Journalism Education. 13, 2, p. 15-35 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Mediernes klimadækning er for sparsom og for snæver. Der er brug for at gentænke arbejdsgangene
Weldingh, L., 3 Feb 2025, In: Dagbladet Information.Research output: Contribution to journal › Contribution to newspaper - Feature article
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Hvordan kan vi ' rydde fladen for klimaet'?
Weldingh, L., 23 Jun 2023, In: Politiken.Research output: Contribution to journal › Contribution to newspaper - Comment/debate
Projects
- 1 Active
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WMCN: Who makes the climate news?
Weldingh, L. (Project participant), Ørsten, M. (Project participant), Larsen, A. G. (Project participant) & Willig, I. (Project participant)
01/01/2024 → 30/06/2026
Project: Research
Activities
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Klimadækningen i Danmark
Weldingh, L. (Speaker)
2 Feb 2026Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
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En ny grøn oplysningstid
Weldingh, L. (Participant)
22 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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“Boring but Important”: The Paradox in News Coverage of Climate Change
Weldingh, L. (Speaker)
23 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
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A “wicked” beat: Climate coverage across different news beats
Weldingh, L. (Speaker)
21 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
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Reporting green conflicts in the Nordic countries
Weldingh, L. (Speaker)
14 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Lecture and oral contribution
Press/Media
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Nyt studie: Klima fylder meget lidt på journalistuddannelser
09/04/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Klima spiller en begrænset rolle på nordiske journalistuddannelser
09/04/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Undersøgelse: Klima fylder ikke særligt meget i nordiske journalistuddannelser
09/04/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Fremtidens journalister skal fatte klimaforandringerne
30/03/2025
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Boring but important: Klima fylder mere på mediernes dagsorden
08/11/2024
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media