Jun Borras

Jun Borras is a Professor of Agrarian Studies at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Erasmus University Rotterdam, and holds a distinguished Erasmus Professorship for Societal Impact. He leads research on global land politics, climate change, and rural social movements, supported by a €2.5M ERC Advanced Grant (2019). His work bridges academia and activism, engaging with movements like La Via Campesina and institutions such as the UN FAO. Key affiliations include ISS, China Agricultural University (Distinguished Professor), and the Transnational Institute (TNI).

• Education: PhD in Development Studies (not explicitly stated, but active since early 1980s)
• Research Interests: Land governance, climate justice, food sovereignty, and BRICS/BRI impacts

He co-edits journals and book series, including the Journal of Peasant Studies (15 years as Editor-in-Chief), and coordinates initiatives like the Land Deal Politics Initiative (LDPI). Awards include the Ester Boserup Prize (2020) and COHD Prize (2023). His work emphasizes scholar-activism and critical agrarian studies.