Amalia Ribi Forclaz

Amalia Ribi Forclaz is an Associate Professor in International History and Politics at the Graduate Institute, Geneva. Her research spans 19th-20th century internationalism, histories of slavery and abolition, and global agriculture/rural development.

• Education: DPhil in Modern History from Lincoln College, Oxford (2008)

Her work focuses on the intersection of international organizations, development policies, and social movements. Key topics include pesticide governance (2025 project 'Chemical Crossroads'), rural welfare through FAO and ILO frameworks, and transnational networks in agricultural history.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in Environmental History, Global Governance, and Development Studies, analyzing themes like 'Agricultural Modernization' and 'International Social Reform' across journals including Comparativ, Capitalism, and International History Review.

Scientific awards include:

• SNSF Junior Research Scholarship (2004)
• Berrow Foundation Scholarship (2004-2008)
• Beit Scholarship (2009)
• ESRC Research Fellowship (2009-2010)

She currently leads the 'Chemical Crossroads' project (2025-2028) and collaborates on 'Citizens of the World' (2024-2026), both exploring global governance and democratic engagement.