Oliver Gebhardt

Oliver Gebhardt is a Researcher at the Department of Economics, Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research − UFZ (Leipzig, Germany). His work focuses on the intersection of environmental economics, urban sustainability, and climate policy, particularly analyzing societal and economic dimensions of climate adaptation strategies. He contributes to projects addressing hydrometeorological risk reduction, urban climate resilience, and sustainable resource management.

• Current Project: EU H2020 project 'RECONECT' (2020–present), focusing on nature-based solutions for climate risk reduction.
• Completed Projects: EU H2020 'ANYWHERE' (2016–2019), EU FP7 'BASE' (2012–2016), and regional studies in Saxony-Anhalt on climate adaptation costs and feasibility.

His research integrates economic modeling with policy analysis, emphasizing decision-support frameworks for municipal climate action and equitable resource distribution. Gebhardt holds Diplom degrees in political science, administrative science, economics, and law from the University of Leipzig.