Claire Macher

Claire Macher is a Researcher specializing in marine social-ecological systems and fisheries management. Her work focuses on participatory research, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of bio-economic modeling into fisheries policy. She has been affiliated with institutions like Ifremer (French Research Institute for Exploitation of the Sea) and has contributed to international bodies such as ICES. Her research spans sustainability science, ecosystem-based approaches, and the governance of marine resources.

• Key roles include leading studies on quota allocation, producer organizations, and the socio-economic impacts of fisheries policies.
• Active in transdisciplinary projects like HOPOPoP, aiming to foster collaboration between science and policy.
• Published extensively on bio-economic models (IAM), fisheries management strategies, and the ecological-economic impacts of climate change.

Her research interests emphasize co-management systems, stakeholder partnerships, and the application of science to policy for sustainable marine ecosystems. Notable contributions include analyses of the Bay of Biscay sole fishery and the development of decision-support tools for fisheries governance.