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Prof. Dr. Christoph Oberlack is an affiliated Professor of Sustainability Governance at the University of Bern's Institute of Geography and the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE). His work focuses on institutional barriers to climate adaptation, land-use governance, and sustainable development. He holds a PhD in Institutional Economics of Climate Adaptation from the University of Freiburg (2015).
Research Interests:
- Sustainability governance frameworks
- Deforestation-free supply chains
- Climate adaptation policies
- Telecoupling in socio-ecological systems
- Environmental justice in global value chains
- Archetype analysis methodologies
Recent work explores implementation challenges of EU deforestation regulations in Peru's cocoa/coffee sectors and gender equity in cacao cooperatives. He frequently collaborates with international organizations and policymakers to translate research findings into actionable strategies. Key contributions include developing diagnostic frameworks for institutional analysis in climate adaptation contexts.
Publications span 20+ peer-reviewed journals including Nature Climate Change and Global Environmental Change. He actively participates in international conferences such as POLLEN and Swiss Geoscience Meetings. Current research emphasizes participatory approaches to landscape governance and private sector roles in sustainability transitions.
