Gesa Maschkowski

Dr. Gesa Maschkowski is a Lecturer in the Department of Economics at Alanus Hochschule. Her work focuses on social movements, sustainability transitions, and education for systemic change. She holds a Diplom in Oeoctrophology from Justus Liebig University Giessen and conducted doctoral research on social movements and transformation at the University of Bonn.

• Core affiliations: Alanus Hochschule, Bonn4Future initiative
• Key projects: Co-founder of Bonn im Wandel e.V., Solidarische Landwirtschaft Bonn/Rhein-Sieg e.V., and leader of the 'Bonn4Future - We for the Climate' participation process

Her research bridges theory and practice in sustainability transitions, emphasizing collaborative approaches to climate action and democratic participation. Recent work explores food systems transformation and adult education's role in societal change.

Notable contributions include keynote presentations on climate policy implementation and peer-reviewed articles linking education to systemic transformation. She actively engages in UNRISD workshops and municipal sustainability initiatives.