Anke Schaffartzik

Anke Schaffartzik is an Assistant Professor and Masters Programs Director in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy at the Central European University (CEU). Her research focuses on social metabolism, ecological economics, and material flows, particularly exploring how societal organization and trade patterns influence resource distribution and inequality. She holds a PhD in Social Ecology from Alpen-Adria University and academic degrees in Environmental Management and English Studies.

Her work bridges interdisciplinary research in sustainability science, addressing topics like global material inequality, socio-ecological resilience, and the intersections of economic systems with environmental justice. She teaches courses on social metabolism, environmental sociology, and quantitative methods. Recent publications emphasize globalization’s material dimensions and the need for equitable resource management strategies.

Key events include her involvement in discussions on planetary boundaries, energy transitions, and inequality, reflecting her commitment to linking theoretical insights with actionable policy frameworks.