Berta Martín-López

Prof. Dr. Berta Martín-López is a Professor of International Sustainable Development and Planning at Leuphana University Lüneburg, leading the Social-Ecological Systems Institute (SESI) alongside Prof. Jörn Fischer. She holds a visiting professorship history at the University of Oxford and University of Copenhagen. Her research focuses on collaborative, transdisciplinary approaches to sustainability transformations, emphasizing values-based governance and environmental justice. Recognized globally as a 'Highly Cited Researcher' and elected member of the Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences, her work bridges ecology, sociology, and policy.

• Education:
  • 2009-2014: Professor at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid
  • 2008-2009: PostDoc at Universidad de Almería
• Key Projects:
  • DFG-funded Kilimanjaro Social-Ecological System research (2024-2028)
  • FOR 5501 Ecosystem Restoration Governance in Africa (2023-2027)

Her research emphasizes 'care-full' methodologies prioritizing reciprocity with stakeholders, minorities, and praxis partners. Recent work explores telecoupling and nature valuation frameworks in global sustainability contexts.

• Notable Awards:
  • Highly Cited Researcher (Clarivate Analytics, 2021-2023)
  • Elected to Spanish Royal Academy of Sciences (2023)