Jan Hanspach

Dr. Jan Hanspach is a Researcher at Leuphana University of Lüneburg, affiliated with the Social-ecological Systems Institute (SESI). He specializes in biodiversity conservation, sustainable landscapes, and social-ecological systems. His work integrates biocultural diversity, food security, and sustainable development across global contexts.

• Affiliations: SESI Junior Research Group Hanspach, Germany

Hanspach leads research projects like BioKultDiv (Biocultural Diversity in Global South Farming Landscapes) and SESyP (Social-Ecological System Properties for Biodiversity and Food Security). His publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, including biocultural classifications, economic practices, and food sovereignty.

Recent articles focus on refining conservation strategies, rethinking economic systems, and analyzing sustainability literature. He collaborates widely, contributing to initiatives like the PECS working group on ecosystem services dynamics.

• Key Projects: Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BioKultDiv), German Research Foundation (Biodiversity in Australia)