Jana Holz

Jana Holz is a Researcher at the Institute of Sociology, Friedrich Schiller University Jena, focusing on socio-ecological transformations and degrowth economics. She leads qualitative studies on forest industries and bioeconomy transitions, examining conflicts between sustainability goals and extractive practices.

Her research analyzes power dynamics in European bioeconomies, emphasizing marginalized communities and participatory governance. Holz contributes to theoretical frameworks for post-growth societies and investigates transformation processes in academic institutions.

She coordinates the 'Human-Forest-Relationship Research Club' and organizes international symposia on sociological approaches to forestry. Her methodological expertise includes arts-based research and Bourdieuan field analysis.