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Prof. Vassiliki Koubi is a Professor at ETH Zurich and the University of Bern, leading research on climate change's societal impacts. Her work bridges political science and environmental studies, focusing on migration, conflict, and policy responses. She holds a B.A. from the University of Athens and advanced degrees from the University of Rochester. Previously, she taught at U.S. institutions and was a TMR Fellow in Belgium. Her research employs mixed methods across multiple countries, contributing to UN initiatives and global policy debates.
Research interests include climate-induced migration pathways, environmental policy effectiveness, and conflict dynamics linked to climatic factors. Her recent studies analyze differential impacts of sudden vs slow-onset climate events on migration self-identification and adaptive capacities. She has pioneered survey experiments in Bangladesh, Kenya, Vietnam, and other regions to quantify environmental stressors' effects.
- Key contributions: UN Sustainable Development Outlook, MedECC Report leadership
- Innovative methodologies: Combines macro-quantitative analyses with field experiments
- Policy engagement: Geneva Science-Policy Platform member
Her academic journey includes visiting professorships at Belgian universities and extensive collaborative networks across Europe and Asia. Current research emphasizes translating environmental data into actionable policy frameworks for vulnerable populations.
