Philipp Gorris

Dr. Philipp Gorris is a researcher at the University of Osnabrück, affiliated with the Institute for Geography and Environmental Systems Research. His work focuses on environmental governance, sustainability transformations, and regional development, particularly in biodiversity conservation and natural resource management.

• Current projects: iSeal (2021-2027) on transdisciplinary social-ecological network analysis; InterRest (2022-2025) at Stockholm Resilience Centre.
• Past projects: Protecting Livelihoods and Biodiversity in Costa Rica (2021-2024).

Research interests include collaboration mechanisms, social capital in environmental governance, and capacity-building for natural resource-dependent businesses. His recent publications analyze social-ecological networks in marine and coastal systems, with a focus on Brazil and Indonesia. Collaborations span institutions like Stockholm Resilience Centre and DAAD-funded initiatives.