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Professor Rieke Hansen serves as Head of Institute and Professor for Open Space and Ecological Urban Design at the Department of Open Space Development, Geisenheim University since November 2019. She leads research initiatives connecting landscape architecture, urban planning, and ecological sustainability with a focus on implementing nature-based solutions in practical municipal contexts across Germany and Europe.
Dr. Hansen studied Landscape and Open Space Planning at Leibniz University of Hannover and completed a technical clerkship in Landscape Stewardship in North Rhine-Westphalia. Between 2010 and 2018, she conducted research and teaching at the Technical University of Munich's Chair for Strategy and Management of Landscape Development, where she completed her doctoral thesis in 2018. She subsequently worked at the Chair of Landscape Architecture at RWTH Aachen University before joining Geisenheim University.
Her research centers on the innovative potential of green infrastructure, ecosystem services, and nature-based solutions for sustainable urban development. Professor Hansen has extensive experience in landscape and open space planning across metropolitan regions in Germany, Europe, and the USA. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical implementation, focusing on how to effectively integrate biodiversity considerations into urban planning processes and funding mechanisms.
Analysis of Professor Hansen's recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on translating EU biodiversity strategies into actionable municipal plans, particularly through Urban Nature Plans. Her work demonstrates consistent focus on integrating quality of life considerations with climate adaptation and biodiversity conservation in urban contexts. The research shows evolution from theoretical exploration of green infrastructure concepts toward practical implementation tools for municipalities, reflecting her commitment to bridging research and practice.
Professor Hansen is a registered landscape architect with the Hessen Chamber of Architects and Urban Planners and Assessor of Landscape Stewardship. She serves as a member of the 'Wissenschaftlichen Beirat für Natürlichen Klimaschutz' (Scientific Advisory Board for Natural Climate Protection), contributing her expertise to national climate policy discussions.
Her current research projects include the EU-funded PLACES project (2024-2027) focused on cultural ecosystem services in landscape planning, and work with the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation developing practical guidance for municipalities on biodiversity considerations in urban development funding. She has led the development of the 'Urban Nature Toolbox' and guides for implementing 'Urban Greening Plans' based on the EU Biodiversity Strategy 2030, demonstrating her commitment to knowledge transfer from research to practical application.
