Ines Omann

Dr. Ines Omann is a Senior Researcher at the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) in Leipzig, Germany, since 2014. She previously held senior research positions at the Sustainable Europe Research Institute in Vienna (2004-2014) and the Karl-Franzens University Graz (1999-2004). Her work focuses on sustainability transitions, quality of life research, scenario development, transdisciplinary methods, and environmental policy.

• Thematic Area: Environment and Society
• Department: Environmental Politics
• Working Group: Governance & Institutions, Energy

Dr. Omann’s research integrates ecological economics with policy analysis, particularly through projects like GLAMURS (Green Lifestyles, Alternative Models, and Upscaling Regional Sustainability) and GoverNat (Multi-level Governance of Natural Resources). She employs the DPSIR framework and participatory multi-criteria analysis to evaluate sustainability strategies.

Her publication portfolio spans 2002-2014, addressing topics in sustainability modeling, energy systems, climate adaptation, and governance frameworks. Key collaborations include work with J.H. Spangenberg, S. Stagl, and F. Rauschmayer. She has taught courses across Europe on ecological economics and integrated sustainability assessment.

Dr. Omann utilizes art of hosting methodology for public participation processes and contributes to the European Society of Ecological Economics. Her recent work appears in journals like Ecological Economics and Critical Policy Studies, with a focus on systemic sustainability challenges and governance innovations.