A5061635537- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Forest Management and Policy
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Economic and Environmental Valuation
- Complex Systems and Decision Making
- Nanoparticles: synthesis and applications
- Innovation, Sustainability, Human-Machine Systems
- Agriculture and Rural Development Research
- Mining and Resource Management
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development
- Hydropower, Displacement, Environmental Impact
- Recycling and Waste Management Techniques
- Microplastics and Plastic Pollution
- Environmental Conservation and Management
- Natural Resources and Economic Development
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Aquatic Ecosystems and Biodiversity
- Cognitive Science and Mapping
- Nanocomposite Films for Food Packaging
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Advanced Cellulose Research Studies
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Agricultural Systems and Practices
- Climate Change Communication and Perception
University of Tasmania
2021-2025
Bern University of Applied Sciences
2023
ETH Zurich
2016-2021
Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology
2019-2021
University of St. Gallen
2019
Abstract Terrestrial protected areas are essential for biodiversity conservation, yet it is not fully understood when and how different types of most effective in achieving specific conservation objectives. We assessed the impact reserves on tree cover loss gain through a case study Tasmania, Australia. considered varying protection levels (strict, where human activities restricted, multiple use) governance (public private). used counterfactual matching approach to compare between matched...
Quantitative environmental risk assessment of nanocellulose, using a dynamic and probabilistic modelling approach. Results show low risk, contributing towards the safe development this material.
Microplastics are ubiquitous in ecosystems and a lot of research is being performed to understand their environmental fate effects on organisms. However, the release impact MP has so far not been considered LCA studies. This due missing information inventory side about microplastic releases Characterization Factors quantify MP. The goal this study was elucidate relevance into freshwaters from an perspective, by using worst-case assumptions. In accordance with USEtox framework, interim...
Community-based natural resource management (CBNRM) is a widely used approach aimed at involving those utilizing resources in their management. In Madagascar, where forest decentralization has been implemented since the 1990s to spur local users’ involvement processes, impacts remain unclear. This study investigate farmers’ perceptions and practices regarding use under various governance systems, using participatory gaming Zahamena region of Madagascar. We report on (i) conceptual models...
Deforestation and biodiversity loss in agroecosystems are generally the result of rational choices, not a lack awareness or knowledge. Despite both scientific evidence traditional knowledge that supports value diverse production systems for ecosystem services resilience, trend agroecosystem intensification is apparent across tropical regions. These transitions happen spite policies prohibit such transformations. We present participatory modelling study run to (1) understand drivers landscape...
We present a new framework that allows understanding those we deem irrational in the climate debate. Realizing if issue is one of information, beliefs, values or means opens door for more constructive dialogue. Decision-makers diverge their responses to urgent need action on and biodiversity. Action gaps are fueled by apparent inability decision-makers respond efficiently mounting threats described scientists—and increasingly recognized society. Surprisingly, with growing evidence...
Abstract A growing number of people are entering the artisanal and small‐scale mining (ASM) sector worldwide. In Madagascar, millions individuals depend on this informal activity. Through a case study in Alaotra‐Mangoro region our research aimed to understand “bottom‐up” dynamics ripple effects sector, by looking at realities for rural communities where inhabitants both directly indirectly affected ASM. We were interested community members' miners' perceptions socio‐economic environmental...
The hunger gap (the annual period of hardship when most crops are growing but not yet ready for harvest) remains a reality many smallholder farmers throughout the globe. With population largely relying on agriculture, and high poverty malnutrition rates continuously afflicting country, in Madagascar particularly vulnerable to impacts gap, further putting pressure already fragile ecosystems. Using case study Alaotra region, we examine seasonal trends climate agricultural resource dynamics, as...
Farming systems are key to achieving the Sustainable Development goals of Zero Poverty and Hunger. Yet, more than half food-insecure people live in rural areas. Persistent yield gaps, poverty traps, disinterest investing agricultural activities, population growth put pressure on landscapes, threatening food security preservation natural resources. In addition, narratives around often focus caloric intake overlook dietary complexity. This is a transdisciplinary study that assesses complexity...
An increasing share of Madagascar's population is dependent on artisanal and small-scale mining (AMS) as a source livelihood. However, this unregulated activity has numerous repercussions the miners themselves neighboring communities. This study explores perception those indirectly affected by its growing presence. Farmers fishers were interviewed to better understand perceived impacts AMS communities situated at varying distances from activity. The results first qualitative show that...
Protected areas (PAs) are fundamental in preserving ecological diversity, supporting ecosystem services, and mitigating human impacts today’s world. However, the mere designation of PAs is insufficient for achieving conservation goals. It needs to be ensured through employment robust management practices deployment scientifically sound monitoring methodologies. This systematic map aims collate synthesize global evidence on methods metrics used assess effectiveness terrestrial biodiversity...
Deforestation and biodiversity loss in agroecosystems are generally the result of rational choices, not a lack awareness or knowledge. Despite both scientific evidence traditional knowledge that supports value diverse production systems for ecosystem services resilience, trend agroecosystem intensification is apparent across tropical regions. These transitions happen spite policies prohibit such transformations. We present participatory modelling study run (1) to understand drivers landscape...
Leaders are failing to respond the climate and environmental urgency world is facing. A growing action gap, clearly visible during recent CoP25, has been fueled by leaders' inability efficiently mounting threats scientists—and increasingly society—are concerned about. Bridging this gap tackling polarization within society calls for leaders accept full complexity of issues This will require them question their understanding these geopolitical affairs embrace dynamics at...
Leclère et al.1 have outlined the possibility of a biodiversity transition for 21st century, line thinking equivalent to Forest Transition theory and what it says about forest cover globally2. The authors use suite global models explore impacts on interventions land-use, consumption production patterns. They outline six strategies that potential stop downfall terrestrial by 2050 redress pre-1970 level 2100. Although robust, sophisticated well-illustrated, conclusions this paper...
While the scientific community has focused on documenting environmental degradation and developing scenarios that help identify operational margins for system Earth, less attention been given to mental models of decision-makers underpin policies. We suggest global efforts stop deforestation biodiversity loss are failing in part due a critical blind spot analysis—human agency. To address this weakness, we propose formulate translate them into strategy games. This will increase...