Rahel Zimmermann

Rahel Zimmermann is a researcher at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, part of Utrecht University, specializing in environmental governance. Her expertise lies in environmental law, particularly addressing deficiencies in international environmental law and exploring interdisciplinary solutions through Earth System Science and Earth System Law.

• Education: Doctoral student at the University of Geneva
• Current Role: Visiting scholar at Copernicus Institute for Sustainable Development
• Research Themes: Pathways to Sustainability (PtS), focusing on the PROBLEMSHIFTING project

Her work bridges legal frameworks with scientific approaches to advance sustainability, aligning with the institute’s mission to integrate environmental and social sciences.