Walter Leal

Prof. Dr. Walter Leal is a Professor at the Department of Health Sciences, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, serving as Director of the Research and Transfer Centre "Sustainability and Climate Change Management" (FTZ-NK). With over 35 years of experience since 1987, he leads interdisciplinary efforts in environmental management and climate policy.

His research focuses on critical global challenges:

• Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation
• Sustainable Resource Management
• Renewable Energy Integration
• Life Sciences Applications
• Innovation in Environmental Policy

As founder of the International Climate Change Information Programme (ICCIP) and IPCC Review Editor, Leal shapes global climate discourse through knowledge dissemination and assessment processes. His current projects—including CCLU-Moldova, BIORADAR, and Climate ROBUST—address transnational sustainability challenges through applied research.

Leal oversees the FTZ-NK research team, driving knowledge transfer between academia, industry, and policymakers across 25+ active projects spanning climate resilience, waste management, and sustainable agriculture in Europe, Ukraine, Africa, and Latin America.