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Prof. Peter Messerli is a leading academic in sustainable development at the University of Bern's Institute of Geography. As Director of the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), he focuses on land systems, socio-ecological governance, and global sustainability. His research spans Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America, addressing issues like large-scale land acquisitions, telecoupled systems, and sustainable development goals. He has published extensively on land-use dynamics, conservation trade-offs, and policy frameworks, contributing to global initiatives like the UN Global Sustainable Development Report (GSDR 2019). His work emphasizes transdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based policymaking to reconcile environmental, economic, and social challenges.
Key projects include the Land Matrix Initiative tracking global land deals, and analyses of shifting cultivation impacts in Madagascar and Laos. He advocates for transformative science that bridges global agendas and local realities, particularly in resource governance and climate resilience. His contributions span over 100 peer-reviewed articles, policy briefs, and international conferences, reflecting his dedication to actionable sustainability science.
