Christine Bouisset

Christine Bouisset is a University Professor and Deputy Director of the UMR 6031 TREE (Energy and Environmental Transitions Research Unit) at the University of Pau and the Pays de l'Adour (UPPA). She holds a Doctorate in Geography from the University of Avignon (1998) and is qualified to direct research in geography (2021). Her research focuses on environmental policies, risk management, territorial transitions, and socio-ecological systems.

• Administration: Member of UPPA's Board of Directors (2020–2023, 2025–present), CNU 23rd section (2007–2011, 2016–2019), and various research councils.
• Research Leadership: Leads interdisciplinary projects on climate change adaptation, forest fire management, and territorial resilience. Coordinates major initiatives like the ANR-funded SESAME and FORESTT projects.
• Teaching: Co-responsible for the interdisciplinary Master's in Energy and Environmental Transitions and previously directed the Geography License program.

Research Themes: Her work integrates environmental geography, policy analysis, and risk governance. Key areas include Mediterranean forest fire management, climate change adaptation strategies, and the socio-political dimensions of environmental transitions. Recent projects address forest socio-ecosystems resilience, CO₂ storage, and citizen engagement in climate action.

Grants & Projects: Coordinates over 15 projects, including EU-funded Life PYRENEES4CLIMA, ANR-backed SESAME, and regional initiatives like InterClim. Her work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to address multi-risk management and territorial resilience.

Labs & Teams: Active in UMR TREE and previously in UMR Passages. Leads the 'Regulations' research axis in TREE and co-animates UPPA's interdisciplinary mission on coastal ecosystems and forest resilience.