Ecology and Natural Resources Management (ECOL)
The division conducts comprehensive research and teaching on a wide range of topics. Our focus areas include climate and environment, biodiversity, global change, ecosystem services, pest management, socio-ecological transformations, nutrition, sustainable land management, urban transformation, forest management, wildlife management, renewable energy, and resource mapping.
Our doctoral candidates receive a course of study that prepares them to work as independent, highly skilled researchers in both national and international research communities, where scientific proficiency is highly valued.
The division's graduates discover diverse career opportunities in research institutions, business, public administration, higher education, municipalities, and non-governmental organizations, among others. We are committed to fostering the development of individuals who contribute significantly to their chosen fields and make a positive impact on society.
Current Fields of Research
One Health incl. Infectious Diseases
The ‘One Health’ concept adopts an integrative perspective of health, recognizing the intrinsic interconnections between human, animal and environmental health.
Biodiversity and Agriculture
ZEF’s research convers work on biodiversity conservation and agricultural livelihoods. The Sumapaz River valley in Cundinamarca, Colombia is a prime example of how Peasant Reserve Zones can function as Other Effective Area-based Conservation Measures by combining peasant livelihoods with biodiversity conservation.
Water Resources Management
Water resources management is one of ZEF’s long-term research themes. Particular focus is given to Africa, including the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where local livelihoods are under threat from weather extremes such as alternating periods of water scarcity and flooding.
ECOL Staff
- Borgemeister, Prof. Dr. Christian, cb@uni-bonn.de
- Vlek, Prof. em. Paul, p.vlek@uni-bonn.de
- Akhtar, Dr. Fazlullah, f.akhtar@uni-bonn.de
- Asare-Nuamah, Dr. Peter, pasarenu@uni-bonn.de
- Betancur Corredor, Dr. Bibiana, bbetancu@uni-bonn.de, bibetaco@gmail.com
- Beuchelt, Dr. Tina, beuchelt@uni-bonn.de
- Chiuya, Dr. Tatenda, tatendachiuya@gmail.com
- Jaenicke, Dr. Hannah, hjaenick@uni-bonn.de
- Kamau, Dr. Juliet Wanjiku, juliet.kamau@uni-bonn.de
- Orozco Meraz, Bárbara, barboroz@uni-bonn.de
- Osemwegie, Dr. Isimemen, iosemweg@uni-bonn.de
- Sarkar, Prof. Dr. Anindita, anindita@uni-bonn.de; aninditasarkar28@gmail.com
- Sommer, Dr. Jan Henning, hsommer@uni-bonn.de
- Tönsjost, Dr. Silke, silke.toensjost@uni-bonn.de
- Awino Ojuok, Irene, s7irojuo@uni-bonn.de
- Ayalew, Dessalegn Worku, s98dayal@uni-bonn.de
- Azizi, Abdul Haseeb, abdulhaseeb.azizi786@gmail.com
- Calderon Acero, Laura Victoria, lvcalderona@uni-bonn.de
- Cueva Arias, Daniela Silvana
- Dakuu, Gordon Niboyenyel, dakuu25@gmail.com
- Dickens, Jeremy, jerdickens@gmail.com
- Dzhakypbekova, Klara, klara.dzhakypbekova@uni-bonn.de
- Guerrero Florez, Milena, s5miguer@uni-bonn.de
- Isidorio, William Ricardo, williamisidorio@live.com
- Kandjinga, Tuuliki, s15tkand@uni-bonn.de
- Kumar, Vivek, s7vikuma@uni-bonn.de
- Lara Rodriguez, Nicolas, s67nlara@uni-bonn.de
- Manlangit, Ariane, ariane.manlangit@uni-bonn.de
- Manzanero, Veronica, vermanzanero@gmail.com
- Meresa, Hadush, kidane.hadush@gmail.com
- Moret, Nicholas, nicholas.moret@uni-bonn.de
- Muloi, Joshua Musyoki, joshua.muloi@uni-bonn.de
- Muthee, Simon Wachira, s35smuth@uni-bonn.de
- Namuyiga, Dorothy Birungi, dbirungi8@gmail.com
- Nguyen, Ha My, s63hnguy@uni-bonn.de
- Okolo, Christopher, cokolo@uni-bonn.de
- Osman, Tasneem, s7taosma@uni-bonn.de
- Pili, Anne Margaret, amfp.md2018@yahoo.com
- Poitevin, Cécile, s93cpoit@uni-bonn.de
- Ponzoni Frey, Gabriel, g.frey@uni-bonn.de
- Praditsorn, Panrawee, panrawee.pra@uni-bonn.de
- Rodriguez-Camayo, Fernando, ferodriguez10@gmail.com
- Silva Martinelli, Fernanda, fernanda.martinelli@uni-bonn.de
- Tossou, Tamegnon Hospice, s15ttoss@uni-bonn.de
ECOL Projects
AFAS – African Climate and Environment Center - Future African Savannas
CABES – Capacity Development for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Experts in Africa
Cooperation between ZEF and the University of Tokyo
Developing the AquaInsight Tool: An Integrated Approach for Water Resources Management in Data Scarce Afghanistan
Earth Commission – Safe and Just Boundaries (Workstream Support by ZEF)
Future Infections: Linking social-ecological transformation and arthropod-borne infections – part of the SFB 228 Future Rural Africa
INTERFACES – Supporting Pathways to Sustainable Land Management in Africa
Understanding Just Transitions in Groundwater: Adaptation Futures under Climate Extremes