I am a land system scientist with a background in environmental sciences, geography, and sustainable development and a strong research interest in socio-ecological systems' changes in least-developed countries. In my current research, I focus on land use changes, ecosystem services, and human well-being in the context of land investments and conservation in view of sustainable development in East Africa and South-East Asia. I use transdisciplinary research approaches integrating different methods, such as remote sensing and GIS, participatory mapping, interviews, and surveys for quantitative as well as qualitative analysis. More broadly, I aim to produce scientific knowledge together with different stakeholders, to support the urgently needed transformation towards sustainable development. Currently, I work on the following research projects: www.telecoupling.unibe.ch and www.afgroland.net
CDE’s mission is to contribute to sustainable development in countries of the North, South, and East, through:
- research partnerships
- education and training
- development of concepts and tools
- raising awareness,
- policy advice.
CDE focuses on:
- management of natural resources,
- integrated regional development, and
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