Anne Loeber

Dr. Anne Loeber is an Associate Professor in Sustainability and Governance at the Athena Institute, VU University Amsterdam. Her work focuses on the interplay between knowledge, power, and society in the context of systemic transformative dynamics. She designs innovative methodological frameworks for policy analysis and evaluation to address complex societal challenges, particularly in climate adaptation, sustainable food systems, and responsible science systems.

• Affiliations: Faculty of Science, Athena Institute (VU Amsterdam)

Her research emphasizes participatory policy-making, interactive knowledge production, and institutional entrepreneurship to foster transformative change. Key methodological contributions include learning-oriented evaluation approaches and transdisciplinary designs.

Her recent articles explore blockchain in food systems, radical food movements, and governance mechanisms for sustainability transitions. Projects include pan-European food systems networks and climate policy evaluation initiatives. She actively contributes to educational programs like Governance for Global Health and Policy, Management and Organisation in International Public Health.

Loeber leads or co-leads eight research projects, including the FoSSNet network and climate policy evaluation initiatives. She emphasizes inclusive, equity-focused approaches in collaborative research, addressing challenges in diversifying participation while maintaining methodological rigor.