Bram Büscher

Bram Büscher is a Full Professor in the Sociology of Development and Change at Wageningen University & Research. He specializes in critical conservation studies, focusing on environmental justice, political ecology, and post-capitalist nature governance. His work critiques neoliberal conservation models and advocates for radical, equitable approaches like 'convivial conservation.'

Research Interests: His research addresses spatial injustice in conservation, biodiversity policy, and the intersection of capitalism and environmental crises. He has pioneered analyses of 'crisis conservation' and 'green wars,' emphasizing the socio-political dimensions of nature protection.

Key Contributions: Büscher has received the NWO Vidi Grant (2015) for his work on crisis conservation. His recent articles (2024–2025) explore epistemological violence in conservation science, neo-protectionism critiques, and the role of authoritarian capitalism in environmental policy. He supervises PhD projects on topics like Amazonian ontological conflicts and ecotourism in contested borderlands.

Media & Engagement: He frequently contributes to media discussions on wildlife conservation, appearing on NPO Radio EenVandaag and providing expert commentary on rhino poaching and biodiversity summits. His work bridges academic research with public discourse, advocating for transformative conservation practices.