I am an ecologist and social-environmental scientist, with a strong interest in biodiversity conservation in the context of sustainable development. My research goals are directed toward understanding the social, political and economic dimensions of biodiversity conservation.
I am particularly interested in issues related to biodiversity mainstreaming, transformative change and international environmental policy (CBD, IPBES, SDGs etc.).
My work at the IPS focusses on the coordination of the DFG Standing Senate Commission on Fundamental Issues of Biological Diversity, which regards issues having an impact on the German biodiversity research agenda.
