Norwegian political activist (1952–2022)
Axel Nærstad |
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| Born | (1952-01-01)1 January 1952
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| Died | 22 October 2022(2022-10-22) (aged 70) |
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| Education | Trained as carpenter |
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| Occupation(s) | Political activist, advisor |
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Aksel Nærstad (1 January 1952 – 22 October 2022) was a Norwegian political activist and advisor.
Political career
Nærstad chaired the Red Electoral Alliance from 1987 to 1995.[1] From 1995 to 1997 he chaired the board of the newspaper Klassekampen.[2] He chaired the Norwegian Social Forum /Globaliseringskonferansen from first forum in 2001 and for eight years. He was also the first chair of the Norwegian Trade Campaign from 2003 until 2012, and was still a member of the board. He was senior policy advisor in the Norwegian NGO, the Development Fund .[3] He was also international coordinator of the More and Better Network, a global network of farmers' and fisherfolks' organizations and NGOs.
Early and personal life
Nærstad was born in Rælingen on 1 January 1952, a son of Andreas Nærstad and Emmy Solveig Henriksen. After secondary school, he received practical training as carpenter.[4]
Residing in Asker, Nærstad died on 22 October 2022, at the age of 70.[5]
Selected works
- Norrøna-konflikten (1985)[4]
- Kjeller Jern og Metall 75 år (1992)[4]
References
