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 will provide 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 will 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 our Global Study

  • We are looking for BR in mountainous areas that are interested in collaborating with us and participating as an international case-study area.
  • We kindly request that participants provide us with existing documents such as BR periodic reviews and 5-year management plans
  • Your level of involvement is flexible and can range from participation in a short survey to a case-study visit

If you're interested, please contact Ass.Prof. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Katharina Gugerell at Katharina.Gugerell(at)boku.ac.at or 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.