Klaus Dingwerth

Prof. Klaus Dingwerth is a Professor of Political Science at the University of St. Gallen (HSG), specializing in the Political Theory of Globalizing and Digital Society. He holds a Dr. phil. from Freie Universität Berlin (2006) and a Habilitation in Political Science from the University of Bremen (2012). His research focuses on global governance structures, democratic legitimacy, environmental politics, and transnational sustainability regulation. Dingwerth has led significant projects such as the Emmy Noether Research Group on 'Changing Norms of Global Governance' (2010–2015), funded by the German Research Foundation.

• Educations: Habilitation (2012, Bremen), PhD (2006, Berlin), Dipl.-Pol. (2002, Berlin)
• Professional Highlights: Directed the Emmy Noether Research Group; Consulted for GTZ and the Potsdam Institute; Taught at Universities of Zurich and Lucerne

His research interests center on how global governance norms evolve, particularly regarding democratic legitimacy in transnational organizations and environmental policy frameworks. Key areas include climate regime dynamics, differentiation norms between global North/South, and the role of non-state actors in shaping governance structures. His work critiques the effectiveness of current global institutions while proposing innovative pathways for more inclusive and people-centered norms.

Publications since 2019 reflect a focus on climate policy differentiation (e.g., 2024 articles on climate mitigation conflicts), democratic legitimation theories (2020-2021 works), and multipolar world dynamics (2023 study). These texts analyze evolving power structures and institutional adaptability in global governance systems.

Awards: Though no specific prizes are noted, his academic contributions include over 60 peer-reviewed works and influential research projects shaping global governance discourse. Grants include DFG funding for his Emmy Noether Group.

Grants/Advising: His research has been supported by major institutions like DFG and GTZ. Advising roles include guiding projects on climate policy and transnational sustainability standards.

Labs/Teams: Leads SEPS-HSG political science team; collaborates internationally on global governance networks.