Johannes Dittmann

Dr. Johannes Dittmann is a Post-Doctoral Researcher and Lecturer in Development Geography at the University of Bonn, working within the Research Group Schipper. He is affiliated with the Department of Geography in the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, and is associated with the Collaborative Research Center 'Future Rural Africa - Future-Making and Social-Ecological Transformation' (CRC 228), specifically contributing to the Sub-Project 'Green Futures'.

Dr. Dittmann's educational background includes:

• PhD in Geography (awarded October 2023)
• Master of Science in Geography (Development and Globalization) from University of Bonn (2017)
• Bachelor of Science in Geography from University of Bonn (2014)

His research focuses on the intersection of political, cultural, and development geography, with particular attention to environmental politics, climate change adaptation, and decolonial theory. Dr. Dittmann specializes in political ecology approaches to understanding conservation governance, policy mobility, and territorial dynamics in African contexts. His methodological expertise spans ethnography, discourse analysis, and quantitative social research, allowing him to conduct comprehensive analyses of complex socio-ecological systems.

Analysis of Dr. Dittmann's publication record reveals a strong focus on transboundary conservation initiatives in Southern Africa, particularly examining the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area. His work consistently engages with themes of sovereignty, political authority, and the commodification of nature, while critically examining the legacies of colonialism in contemporary environmental governance. The geographical focus of his research centers on Namibia and Kenya, with particular attention to how local communities interact with conservation policies and climate change adaptation measures.

His notable recognition includes:

• Teaching Award of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Bonn (2025)

Dr. Dittmann has been actively involved in teaching across multiple semesters, offering courses on development geography, human geography basics, and various methods seminars focusing on social research methods, ethnography, and discourse analysis. His teaching portfolio demonstrates a commitment to both theoretical instruction and practical field experience, with numerous excursions to sites of historical and contemporary significance in Bonn and surrounding regions. As part of the Collaborative Research Center 'Future Rural Africa', he contributes to significant research funding initiatives examining social-ecological transformations in rural African contexts.

He is an active member of several professional organizations including the Bonn Geographical Society, the Association for Geography at German-speaking Universities and Research Institutions, and Informationsstelle Südliches Afrika e. V. (issa), demonstrating his engagement with both academic and practitioner communities focused on geographical research and African studies.