Focussing on ecological functions of peatlands, in particular their importance for climate action, biodiversity and alternative wetland use options
Research topics: understanding, recording and monitoring of the ecosystem functions of peatlands and development of strategies for sustainable management and restoration
Co-chair of the Scientific Advisory Board for Nature-based Climate Action (WBNK)
Director of the Weihenstephan Peatland Science Centre (PSC)
Coordinating lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Initiator and Programme Director of the international Master's degree programme Climate Change Management at the HSWT
Member of nature conservation advisory boards in Bavaria
