Almut Schilling-Vacaflor

Prof. Dr. Almut Schilling-Vacaflor is Chair of International Business, Society and Sustainability at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg (FAU). She previously worked as a postdoctoral fellow and research project leader at the German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA) and conducted research at the University of Osnabrück, focusing on Latin America and Brazil.

• Education: PhD in Legal and Political Anthropology from the University of Vienna (2009)
• Current Role: Chair of International Business, Society and Sustainability at FAU since 2023

Her research explores sustainability governance, business and human rights, and environmental justice in Latin America. Key themes include indigenous rights, the impact of resource extraction on local communities, and the role of legal frameworks in corporate accountability.

Recent publications highlight trends in global supply chain regulation, indigenous-led environmental governance, and deforestation-land tenure dynamics. Themes span transnational water and climate risks, EU due diligence laws, and corporate accountability in agro-commodity chains.

The department at FAU emphasizes interdisciplinary research, combining business, economic, and social science perspectives. While no specific scientific awards are listed, her work addresses critical intersections of corporate responsibility, environmental policy, and human rights in Latin America.

For further details, contact her at almut.schilling-vacaflor@fau.de or visit the FAU website.