Manfred Bardy-Durchhalter

Manfred Bardy-Durchhalter is a researcher affiliated with the Institute of Botany at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU). His work focuses on alpine plant ecology, climate change impacts on ecosystems, and species composition dynamics. He has contributed to interdisciplinary projects such as biodiversity monitoring on mountain summits and assessing anthropogenic drivers of global change, collaborating with institutions like the Austrian Academy of Sciences (ÖAW) and the European Geosciences Union (EGU).

His research spans comparative studies between the Alps and Mediterranean mountains, emphasizing alpine vegetation transformations and habitat mapping. He has presented findings at international conferences, including the International Symposium on Sustainable Development Goals (2019) and the 59th International Association for Vegetation Science (IAVS) symposium (2016). His recent publications highlight remote sensing applications in ecological studies and climate-driven biodiversity shifts.

Manfred participates in knowledge transfer initiatives, such as educational programs for pupils exploring urban biodiversity, and contributes to technical reports on climate change impacts in high-alpine regions. His work aligns with BOKU’s emphasis on interdisciplinary research and global sustainability challenges.