Dominic Roser

Dominic Roser is a Senior Lecturer and Senior Researcher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Institute of Ethics and Human Rights and the Department of Geosciences. He holds a background in philosophy and economics, focusing on interdisciplinary research addressing climate ethics, global justice, intergenerational equity, and human rights. His work bridges theoretical philosophy with practical policy analysis, emphasizing ethical frameworks for climate action and sustainable development.

Research Interests: Roser’s work spans climate ethics, intergenerational justice, global justice, human rights, and non-ideal theory. He explores how ethical principles inform economic policy, business practices, and environmental governance. Recent projects include effective altruism’s intersection with religion, the moral dimensions of climate risk, and the normative foundations of economic systems.

Key Themes in Articles: His publications analyze climate justice, distributive ethics, and the feasibility of ethical climate policies under real-world constraints. He critiques discount rates in climate economics and advocates for precautionary approaches rooted in human rights frameworks. His interdisciplinary lens integrates philosophy, environmental science, and economics to address systemic global challenges.

Grants and Outreach: Roser has contributed to commissioned studies for the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment and ICT Switzerland, focusing on intergenerational justice and economic impacts of climate policies. He actively engages with policy communities and civil society, serving as a board member of Christians for Impact.

Affiliations: In addition to his academic roles, Roser is part of the University of Fribourg’s interdisciplinary initiatives in environmental humanities and ethics. His work is reflected in his LinkedIn and Twitter profiles, and he maintains an ORCID profile (0000-0002-9427-105X).