BIOSS Collaborators
BIOSS - Biosphere reserves as models for science-society interaction to spur sustainability transformations in mountainous areas and beyond
The four central target groups for interaction for the BIOSS project are: BR management, BR science staff, National Committees and researchers affiliated in projects located in mountainous BRs of the Alpine DACH region.
Inter-transdisciplinary Dialogue Group
The BIOSS project has established a Dialogue Group consisting of members of mountainous BRs of the Alpine DACH region and academic experts in science-society interaction. This group provides continuous feedback to the BIOSS team and engage in active knowledge co-creation throughout the project.
| Name | Affiliation | (Scientific) Background |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Angelika Abderhalden | BR Engadina Val Müstair | Geography, PhD in Landscape Ecology |
| Prof. Dr. Claudia Bieling | Univ. Hohenheim, Chair of Societal Transition and Agriculture | Forest and Environmental Policy; Venia Docendi Landscape Management |
| Dr. Willi Haas | BOKU Vienna, Institute of Social Ecology | Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Management, Sociology |
| Dr. Peter Loreth | UNESCO Biosphärenregion Berchtesgadener Land | Geography |
| Heinz Mayer | Kärntner Biosphärenparkfonds Nockberge, UNESCO contact person | Carpenter |
| Prof. Dr. Michael Stauffacher | ETH-Zürich, Department Environmental-System Sciences | Sociology |
| Anna Weber | BR Großes Walsertal | Biology (Zoology) |
Members bring diverse scientific backgrounds and support the BIOSS project in achieving its goals of understanding how different types of science-society interaction can support the transformation towards sustainability in mountain biosphere reserves.
Collaborate with Us in a Global Delphi Study
We invite BR representatives, researchers, and practitioners working in and with BRs to participate in a global Delphi Study exploring how research can be better used to support sustainability transformations in BRs. Building on an analysis of research and science-society interactions conducted in five alpine BRs, we identified ways to better embed research into BR management and development, addressing its current underutilisation. To validate and expand these insights globally, we are engaging the international BR and MaB community through two short online surveys and a follow-up workshop, with flexible levels of participation.
If you are interested in taking part or would like more information, please contact Alexander Mitrofanenko at alexander.mitrofanenko(at)boku.ac.at.
@Biosphärenpark Nockberge
With the participation of stakeholders from diverse mountain biosphere reserves, MAB National Committees, and scientists, BIOSS will generate impactful insights on how science-society interaction can drive sustainability transformations in mountainous areas and beyond.