Mareike Hannes

Mareike Hannes is a Lecturer at the Department of Urban Planning and Regional Development at HafenCity University Hamburg, contributing expertise in climate & energy, maritime affairs & environment, and spatial development. She has coordinated numerous EU-funded projects across Interreg programs and BONUS, focusing on sustainability challenges in the Baltic Sea Region.

• Master's in Urban Planning and Urban Development (2010), HafenCity University Hamburg
• Two-year student assistant experience at the Institute for Urban, Regional, and Environmental Planning

Her research spans coastal resource management, urban resilience, and sustainable regional development. Key project themes include offshore wind integration, microplastics monitoring, and climate-adaptive spatial strategies.

Recent publications emphasize practical frameworks for cross-border climate action and circular economy models in coastal zones. She mentors students through study projects on renewable energy landscapes, social housing challenges, and metropolitan region expansion.