معرفی
Prof. Markus Fischer is a leading ecologist at the University of Bern's Institute of Plant Sciences, heading the Plant Ecology section. His research focuses on global change impacts, biodiversity dynamics, and ecosystem functions. He integrates evolutionary, ecological, and social-ecological sciences to address conservation and sustainable development challenges.
Key research areas include plant population biology, biodiversity assessment, ecological synthesis, and policy-relevant conservation strategies. His work spans global scales, examining drivers of biodiversity loss, ecosystem services, and climate change effects.
Publications emphasize translocation of rare plants, forest biodiversity-carbon trade-offs, drought impacts on grasslands, and multifunctional landscapes. He collaborates on initiatives like the IPBES and Jena Experiment, advocating for science-policy interfaces to enhance biodiversity awareness and governance.
Notable contributions include the 'ReSurveyEurope' database and assessments of mountain biodiversity. His lab promotes integrative approaches to balance ecological, social, and economic needs in land management.
