About
Dr. Felix Poelsma is a Senior Research Scientist at the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern. His work focuses on sustainability transitions and participatory governance, particularly in the context of climate neutrality initiatives in the Swiss Alps.
- Fields of Interest: Sustainability transitions, citizen participation, transition management.
- Key Projects: Piloting transition management processes for low-carbon transformation in the Bernese Alps.
Poelsma's research emphasizes transdisciplinary collaboration and community engagement in climate action, with recent publications analyzing citizen perspectives, intermediation ecologies, and implementation challenges.
His publications from 2023–2025 span topics such as climate neutrality planning, stakeholder integration, and tourism impacts on Alpine ecosystems. While no explicit awards are listed, his work contributes to the University of Bern's sustainable development goals.
