Sustainability Research Group | University of Basel
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Based at the University of Basel, the Sustainability Research Group explores pathways to sustainable development through research, teaching, and public dialogue on governance and socio-economic transformations.
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The EXPECT-AGRI team arrived in Côte d’Ivoire and is beginning field research across the country.
In the coming weeks, they will be working on cocoa, coffee and oil palm sectors and learning directly from farmers’ livelihoods. 🌱☕
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In the coming weeks, they will be working on cocoa, coffee and oil palm sectors and learning directly from farmers’ livelihoods. 🌱☕
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February 6, 2026 at 11:26 AM
The EXPECT-AGRI team arrived in Côte d’Ivoire and is beginning field research across the country.
In the coming weeks, they will be working on cocoa, coffee and oil palm sectors and learning directly from farmers’ livelihoods. 🌱☕
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In the coming weeks, they will be working on cocoa, coffee and oil palm sectors and learning directly from farmers’ livelihoods. 🌱☕
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🎉 New publication out!
Janina Grabs and PACSMAC partners publish "Resilience of what and for whom?" in World Development.
Based on five years of research, the article shows how climate resilience differs across scales and why farmers’ livelihoods and agency matter.
👉Full Access: bit.ly/4a2wnXR
Janina Grabs and PACSMAC partners publish "Resilience of what and for whom?" in World Development.
Based on five years of research, the article shows how climate resilience differs across scales and why farmers’ livelihoods and agency matter.
👉Full Access: bit.ly/4a2wnXR
January 30, 2026 at 12:46 PM
🎉 New publication out!
Janina Grabs and PACSMAC partners publish "Resilience of what and for whom?" in World Development.
Based on five years of research, the article shows how climate resilience differs across scales and why farmers’ livelihoods and agency matter.
👉Full Access: bit.ly/4a2wnXR
Janina Grabs and PACSMAC partners publish "Resilience of what and for whom?" in World Development.
Based on five years of research, the article shows how climate resilience differs across scales and why farmers’ livelihoods and agency matter.
👉Full Access: bit.ly/4a2wnXR
🚗➡️🚌 How can car dependency be reduced in rural areas?
New research on rural mobility, co-authored by Dr Iljana Schubert from the Sustainability Research Group at the University of Basel:
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New research on rural mobility, co-authored by Dr Iljana Schubert from the Sustainability Research Group at the University of Basel:
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December 17, 2025 at 10:51 AM
🚗➡️🚌 How can car dependency be reduced in rural areas?
New research on rural mobility, co-authored by Dr Iljana Schubert from the Sustainability Research Group at the University of Basel:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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New research on rural mobility, co-authored by Dr Iljana Schubert from the Sustainability Research Group at the University of Basel:
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
@iljanaschubert.bsky.social @unibas.ch
“Coffee connects us with the whole world.”
In a new Uni Nova interview, Prof. Janina Grabs talks about sustainability in coffee, cocoa and palm oil supply chains — and why real change needs strong policy, not just labels:
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In a new Uni Nova interview, Prof. Janina Grabs talks about sustainability in coffee, cocoa and palm oil supply chains — and why real change needs strong policy, not just labels:
www.unibas.ch/en/News-Even...
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December 1, 2025 at 10:41 AM
“Coffee connects us with the whole world.”
In a new Uni Nova interview, Prof. Janina Grabs talks about sustainability in coffee, cocoa and palm oil supply chains — and why real change needs strong policy, not just labels:
www.unibas.ch/en/News-Even...
@unibas.ch @janinagrabs.bsky.social
In a new Uni Nova interview, Prof. Janina Grabs talks about sustainability in coffee, cocoa and palm oil supply chains — and why real change needs strong policy, not just labels:
www.unibas.ch/en/News-Even...
@unibas.ch @janinagrabs.bsky.social
EXPECT-AGRI is rolling! 🚀
A 5-year Uni Basel project on how the EUDR shapes coffee, cocoa and palm oil value chains. We finished our first fieldwork in Colombia!
Next stop: Côte d’Ivoire (Jan–May 2026).
Learn more about our work on LinkedIn + Substack!
@unibas.ch @janinagrabs.bsky.social
A 5-year Uni Basel project on how the EUDR shapes coffee, cocoa and palm oil value chains. We finished our first fieldwork in Colombia!
Next stop: Côte d’Ivoire (Jan–May 2026).
Learn more about our work on LinkedIn + Substack!
@unibas.ch @janinagrabs.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 4:58 PM
EXPECT-AGRI is rolling! 🚀
A 5-year Uni Basel project on how the EUDR shapes coffee, cocoa and palm oil value chains. We finished our first fieldwork in Colombia!
Next stop: Côte d’Ivoire (Jan–May 2026).
Learn more about our work on LinkedIn + Substack!
@unibas.ch @janinagrabs.bsky.social
A 5-year Uni Basel project on how the EUDR shapes coffee, cocoa and palm oil value chains. We finished our first fieldwork in Colombia!
Next stop: Côte d’Ivoire (Jan–May 2026).
Learn more about our work on LinkedIn + Substack!
@unibas.ch @janinagrabs.bsky.social
A little while ago, Philipp, Adam and Iljana from our research group visited a school for Future Day – and the kids’ ideas for the city of tomorrow were amazing! 🌆💡
From superblocks to energy-producing floor tiles (and even a free Michelin restaurant!), they came up with wonderfully fresh ideas. 🌱
From superblocks to energy-producing floor tiles (and even a free Michelin restaurant!), they came up with wonderfully fresh ideas. 🌱
November 19, 2025 at 4:19 PM
A little while ago, Philipp, Adam and Iljana from our research group visited a school for Future Day – and the kids’ ideas for the city of tomorrow were amazing! 🌆💡
From superblocks to energy-producing floor tiles (and even a free Michelin restaurant!), they came up with wonderfully fresh ideas. 🌱
From superblocks to energy-producing floor tiles (and even a free Michelin restaurant!), they came up with wonderfully fresh ideas. 🌱
How do we compare complex cases without losing nuance?
On 21 Oct (3:30–6:00 pm), Dr. Axel Marx (KU Leuven) introduces Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) – a stepwise, accessible method for comparative research.
📍University of Basel | Bernoullistrasse 30/32
#UniBasel #ResearchMethods
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On 21 Oct (3:30–6:00 pm), Dr. Axel Marx (KU Leuven) introduces Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) – a stepwise, accessible method for comparative research.
📍University of Basel | Bernoullistrasse 30/32
#UniBasel #ResearchMethods
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October 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
How do we compare complex cases without losing nuance?
On 21 Oct (3:30–6:00 pm), Dr. Axel Marx (KU Leuven) introduces Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) – a stepwise, accessible method for comparative research.
📍University of Basel | Bernoullistrasse 30/32
#UniBasel #ResearchMethods
@unibas.ch
On 21 Oct (3:30–6:00 pm), Dr. Axel Marx (KU Leuven) introduces Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) – a stepwise, accessible method for comparative research.
📍University of Basel | Bernoullistrasse 30/32
#UniBasel #ResearchMethods
@unibas.ch
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Forum Basiliense Lecture 2025
Am 31. Oktober 2025 dürfen wir Ricarda Winkelmann, Direktorin des Max-Planck-Instituts für Geoanthropologie, in Basel begrüssen.
📍 Ort: Gehry Large Auditorium, Novartis Campus
🕕 Zeit: 18:00 Uhr
🌐 Mit Simultanübersetzung ins Englische
Am 31. Oktober 2025 dürfen wir Ricarda Winkelmann, Direktorin des Max-Planck-Instituts für Geoanthropologie, in Basel begrüssen.
📍 Ort: Gehry Large Auditorium, Novartis Campus
🕕 Zeit: 18:00 Uhr
🌐 Mit Simultanübersetzung ins Englische
September 29, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Forum Basiliense Lecture 2025
Am 31. Oktober 2025 dürfen wir Ricarda Winkelmann, Direktorin des Max-Planck-Instituts für Geoanthropologie, in Basel begrüssen.
📍 Ort: Gehry Large Auditorium, Novartis Campus
🕕 Zeit: 18:00 Uhr
🌐 Mit Simultanübersetzung ins Englische
Am 31. Oktober 2025 dürfen wir Ricarda Winkelmann, Direktorin des Max-Planck-Instituts für Geoanthropologie, in Basel begrüssen.
📍 Ort: Gehry Large Auditorium, Novartis Campus
🕕 Zeit: 18:00 Uhr
🌐 Mit Simultanübersetzung ins Englische
🚶♀️🚲 A second #Superblock has just opened in #Basel – this time in the Matthäus district!
The pilot will run for one year, aiming to improve #wellbeing and quality of life.
ℹ️ More info (in German): www.bs.ch/pd/kantons-u...
#UrbanTransformation #SustainableCities
The pilot will run for one year, aiming to improve #wellbeing and quality of life.
ℹ️ More info (in German): www.bs.ch/pd/kantons-u...
#UrbanTransformation #SustainableCities
Delighted to attend the opening of #Basels first #Superblock test district in #StJohann. The test will run for a year, and will hopefully have a measurable effect on improving #wellbeing in the district!
September 30, 2025 at 9:08 AM
🚶♀️🚲 A second #Superblock has just opened in #Basel – this time in the Matthäus district!
The pilot will run for one year, aiming to improve #wellbeing and quality of life.
ℹ️ More info (in German): www.bs.ch/pd/kantons-u...
#UrbanTransformation #SustainableCities
The pilot will run for one year, aiming to improve #wellbeing and quality of life.
ℹ️ More info (in German): www.bs.ch/pd/kantons-u...
#UrbanTransformation #SustainableCities
🌍⚡ Join the Energy Communities Leadership Programme (Sept–Oct 2025, free & online, in English)!
Learn about digital tools, regulation, engagement & data strategies for energy communities.
🔗 climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and...
#EnergyCommunities #ENPOWER
Learn about digital tools, regulation, engagement & data strategies for energy communities.
🔗 climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and...
#EnergyCommunities #ENPOWER
September 30, 2025 at 8:54 AM
🌍⚡ Join the Energy Communities Leadership Programme (Sept–Oct 2025, free & online, in English)!
Learn about digital tools, regulation, engagement & data strategies for energy communities.
🔗 climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and...
#EnergyCommunities #ENPOWER
Learn about digital tools, regulation, engagement & data strategies for energy communities.
🔗 climate-pact.europa.eu/articles-and...
#EnergyCommunities #ENPOWER
At the #SweetRefuel annual assembly 🇨🇭 we presented survey results: sustainable fuels are widely accepted by the Swiss public 🚗🌍.
Next up: exploring willingness to pay & expert views to shape Switzerland’s energy future.
Link: bit.ly/42fyqVs
#Sustainability #EnergyTransition
Next up: exploring willingness to pay & expert views to shape Switzerland’s energy future.
Link: bit.ly/42fyqVs
#Sustainability #EnergyTransition
September 29, 2025 at 10:11 AM
At the #SweetRefuel annual assembly 🇨🇭 we presented survey results: sustainable fuels are widely accepted by the Swiss public 🚗🌍.
Next up: exploring willingness to pay & expert views to shape Switzerland’s energy future.
Link: bit.ly/42fyqVs
#Sustainability #EnergyTransition
Next up: exploring willingness to pay & expert views to shape Switzerland’s energy future.
Link: bit.ly/42fyqVs
#Sustainability #EnergyTransition
Great to see our colleague Adam Hearn presenting research from the #ENPOWEReu project at the #SustainablePlaces conference in Milan 🇮🇹 – one of Europe’s key events on sustainability, bringing together researchers, industry and policymakers to shape future energy and climate solutions. 🌍
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Not long for the #sustainableplaces conference in #Milan- Together with J Blanke from #Cork University I will be presenting research from the #ENPOWER.eu project on How #Social Dimensions can be used to inform #Energy tool development!
Anyone else I know coming? www.sustainableplaces.eu
Anyone else I know coming? www.sustainableplaces.eu
SP 2025 - Sustainable Places (SP)
Sustainable Places 2025 8 - 10 October 2025MilanMonte Rosa 91 Conference CentreIn collaboration with the Comune di Milano, we are excited to announce that
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September 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Great to see our colleague Adam Hearn presenting research from the #ENPOWEReu project at the #SustainablePlaces conference in Milan 🇮🇹 – one of Europe’s key events on sustainability, bringing together researchers, industry and policymakers to shape future energy and climate solutions. 🌍
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From deserts to climate change to religion 🌍: the Forum Basiliense Lecture Series explores the many facets of the Anthropocene. Open to all interested!
👉 Details
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#Anthropocene, #ClimateChange, #Sustainability
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#Anthropocene, #ClimateChange, #Sustainability
September 26, 2025 at 8:31 AM
From deserts to climate change to religion 🌍: the Forum Basiliense Lecture Series explores the many facets of the Anthropocene. Open to all interested!
👉 Details
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#Anthropocene, #ClimateChange, #Sustainability
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#Anthropocene, #ClimateChange, #Sustainability
This autumn, the Sustainable Future research network at Uni Basel hosts Research Lunches on Fridays (12:30–13:15). From biodiversity and renewable energy to sustainable fuels – join us for fresh insights and discussions! 🌱
👉 Details: nachhaltigkeit.philhist.unibas.ch/de/aktuelles...
👉 Details: nachhaltigkeit.philhist.unibas.ch/de/aktuelles...
September 25, 2025 at 9:11 AM
This autumn, the Sustainable Future research network at Uni Basel hosts Research Lunches on Fridays (12:30–13:15). From biodiversity and renewable energy to sustainable fuels – join us for fresh insights and discussions! 🌱
👉 Details: nachhaltigkeit.philhist.unibas.ch/de/aktuelles...
👉 Details: nachhaltigkeit.philhist.unibas.ch/de/aktuelles...
At the SweetRefuel assembly at the Paul Scherrer Institute, our team presented Swiss-wide survey results: sustainable and alternative fuels enjoy broad public acceptance. Next step: surveys on willingness to pay + expert focus groups to guide energy transition.
#Sustainability #UniBasel
#Sustainability #UniBasel
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
At the SweetRefuel assembly at the Paul Scherrer Institute, our team presented Swiss-wide survey results: sustainable and alternative fuels enjoy broad public acceptance. Next step: surveys on willingness to pay + expert focus groups to guide energy transition.
#Sustainability #UniBasel
#Sustainability #UniBasel
We’re back on Bluesky! 🌱
The Sustainability Research team at the University of Basel will be sharing fresh insights, event highlights 📅 and updates from our projects on the path to a more sustainable future.
Follow for news and stories from Basel and beyond. 🌍
#Sustainability #Research #UniBasel
The Sustainability Research team at the University of Basel will be sharing fresh insights, event highlights 📅 and updates from our projects on the path to a more sustainable future.
Follow for news and stories from Basel and beyond. 🌍
#Sustainability #Research #UniBasel
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
We’re back on Bluesky! 🌱
The Sustainability Research team at the University of Basel will be sharing fresh insights, event highlights 📅 and updates from our projects on the path to a more sustainable future.
Follow for news and stories from Basel and beyond. 🌍
#Sustainability #Research #UniBasel
The Sustainability Research team at the University of Basel will be sharing fresh insights, event highlights 📅 and updates from our projects on the path to a more sustainable future.
Follow for news and stories from Basel and beyond. 🌍
#Sustainability #Research #UniBasel
8 May 2025 #Freeevent in #Basel! #Bookreview with @janinagrabs.bsky.social Grabs: Jennifer Clapp - Titans of #Industrial #Agriculture, How a Few Giant Corporations Came to Dominate the Farm Sector and Why It Matters" EU-RENEW Webinar Series.
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May 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
8 May 2025 #Freeevent in #Basel! #Bookreview with @janinagrabs.bsky.social Grabs: Jennifer Clapp - Titans of #Industrial #Agriculture, How a Few Giant Corporations Came to Dominate the Farm Sector and Why It Matters" EU-RENEW Webinar Series.
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25th #Swiss #Global #Change Day
Annual Conference on #Climate and #GlobalChange
On 9 April 2025 the #SwissGlobalChangeDay, organized by #ProClim − Forum for Climate and Global Change takes place in Bern.
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Annual Conference on #Climate and #GlobalChange
On 9 April 2025 the #SwissGlobalChangeDay, organized by #ProClim − Forum for Climate and Global Change takes place in Bern.
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March 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
25th #Swiss #Global #Change Day
Annual Conference on #Climate and #GlobalChange
On 9 April 2025 the #SwissGlobalChangeDay, organized by #ProClim − Forum for Climate and Global Change takes place in Bern.
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Annual Conference on #Climate and #GlobalChange
On 9 April 2025 the #SwissGlobalChangeDay, organized by #ProClim − Forum for Climate and Global Change takes place in Bern.
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On 3rd April 2025 at 10 am CET the Learning Event " #Jurisdictional approaches: how can they contribute to achieving #sustainability objectives?" will be held on zoom with Prof. @janinagrabs.bsky.social as one of the speakers.
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March 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
On 3rd April 2025 at 10 am CET the Learning Event " #Jurisdictional approaches: how can they contribute to achieving #sustainability objectives?" will be held on zoom with Prof. @janinagrabs.bsky.social as one of the speakers.
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#callforpapers The #GreenTradeLab is an early career researcher network that researches the intersection between international trade and the environment (and sustainability more broadly) from different disciplines. The 2025 workshop will take place in York, 3-4 July sites.google.com/view/greentr...
March 18, 2025 at 11:23 AM
#callforpapers The #GreenTradeLab is an early career researcher network that researches the intersection between international trade and the environment (and sustainability more broadly) from different disciplines. The 2025 workshop will take place in York, 3-4 July sites.google.com/view/greentr...
Three of our researchers are facilitating a co-creation workshop at the #EUClimatePact Annual Event in Brussels today:
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March 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Three of our researchers are facilitating a co-creation workshop at the #EUClimatePact Annual Event in Brussels today:
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The #SustainableDevelopment at the #Master's Info Evening
20 March 2025, takes place at the University of #Basel. Come and find out more about #sustainable #development #education at Basel!
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20 March 2025, takes place at the University of #Basel. Come and find out more about #sustainable #development #education at Basel!
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March 5, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The #SustainableDevelopment at the #Master's Info Evening
20 March 2025, takes place at the University of #Basel. Come and find out more about #sustainable #development #education at Basel!
nachhaltigkeit.philhist.unibas.ch/de/aktuelles...
20 March 2025, takes place at the University of #Basel. Come and find out more about #sustainable #development #education at Basel!
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The #Enpower Annual meeting took place in Lisbon last week, where researchers from the Basel #Sustainability Research Group discussed how to increase citizen participation in #renewable #energy communities #RECs across #Europe
February 24, 2025 at 9:09 AM
The #Enpower Annual meeting took place in Lisbon last week, where researchers from the Basel #Sustainability Research Group discussed how to increase citizen participation in #renewable #energy communities #RECs across #Europe
International Student Conference at Basel, 24-28.03 Reimagining consumption for a sustainable future
February 14, 2025 at 2:42 PM
International Student Conference at Basel, 24-28.03 Reimagining consumption for a sustainable future
18 Mar. 18:15 p.m. Natural History Museum Basel: Prof. Grabs' inaugural public lecture "A new era of #sustainability #governance? #Duediligence #legislations and their transformative potential" register below:
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January 17, 2025 at 11:48 AM
18 Mar. 18:15 p.m. Natural History Museum Basel: Prof. Grabs' inaugural public lecture "A new era of #sustainability #governance? #Duediligence #legislations and their transformative potential" register below:
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