Daniel Schau

Daniel Schau serves as an External Doctoral Researcher at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (IAMO) within the Department of Agricultural Markets, Marketing and World Agricultural Trade since June 2019. He actively contributes to the IPReS project (An Innovative Pilot Program on the Re-Integration of Scientists to Central Asia), focusing on research and capacity building for climate-resilient food chains in Central Asia.

His academic foundation includes dual Master of Science degrees from Humboldt-University zu Berlin: one in Horticultural Science and another in Agricultural Economics. These studies emphasized ecological economics and Institutions of Sustainability (IoS), forming the theoretical basis for his current research.

Dr. Schau's work centers on agricultural vulnerability in climate-stressed regions, particularly examining how Mongolian pastoral households maintain food security through livestock systems. His research integrates household economics with ecological resilience frameworks, addressing sustainable adaptation strategies in transition economies. Key themes include climate risk management, market integration of pastoral communities, and policy interventions for food chain stability under environmental stress.

Analysis of his publications reveals a consistent focus on Mongolian case studies, combining empirical household data with climate vulnerability assessments. His work demonstrates how traditional livestock practices interact with modern market forces to build resilience, highlighting regional-specific adaptation pathways rather than universal solutions.

He operates within IAMO's Agricultural Markets Department, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams that analyze global agricultural trade patterns and market dynamics in transition economies. The department's work directly informs policy development for sustainable agricultural systems in climate-affected regions.