Sebastian Oberthur

Sebastian Oberthur is a Professor at the Institute for European Studies, affiliated with the Brussels School of Governance at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. His work focuses on EU climate governance, procedural climate policy, and sustainability transitions. Key projects include Wallfacers (EU industrial strategy aligning with the Green Deal) and RETOOL (democratic governance for climate transitions).

Research trends emphasize climate policy, environmental governance, and EU institutional frameworks. Recent publications analyze the European Climate Law, national energy plans, and international cooperation for decarbonization. His collaborations span interdisciplinary teams addressing sustainability, democracy, and policy integration.

As a supervisor in PhD committees and contributor to Climate Policy and Journal of Environmental Law, Oberthur engages in editorial work and policy seminars. Notable activities include keynote speeches on Asia-Pacific environmental responses and workshops on the European Green Deal.