Christian Riisager-Simonsen

Christian Riisager-Simonsen is an Academic employee at the National Institute of Aquatic Resources (DTU Aqua) at the Technical University of Denmark. His research focuses on international programming and research in Blue Bioeconomy and Marine Ecosystem Services, with significant contributions to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to marine environments.

His research interests span multiple critical areas of marine science, including Blue Bioeconomy, Marine Ecosystem Services, International Programming, Science Policy, Aquaculture Systems, and Marine Policy. His work addresses the complex challenges of sustainable marine resource management, environmental restoration, and coastal water ecosystems.

Riisager-Simonsen has contributed to research trends examining the intersection of marine policy, sustainable aquaculture practices, and ecosystem services. His publications demonstrate a strong focus on practical applications of marine science to address real-world challenges in fisheries management, environmental policy, and sustainable development.

He has served as Principal Investigator for the STEM for Sustainable Development Goals project (2020-2023) and has participated in multiple significant research initiatives including BlueBioClimate, ARICE (Arctic Research Icebreaker Consortium), CSA OCEANS 2, and SeaChange. His consultancy work includes providing expertise to the Danish Environmental Protection Agency on marine nature tourism.

Riisager-Simonsen collaborates extensively with researchers across Europe and beyond, with projects spanning marine biodiversity conservation, sustainable blue bioeconomy development, and international marine policy frameworks. His work bridges scientific research with practical policy implementation in marine resource management.