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Birka Wicke is a Professor in Environmental Science at Radboud University, leading a chair focused on Land, Climate, and Sustainability. Her main research goal is to identify and evaluate sustainable pathways within agriculture and the biobased economy, particularly addressing land use, land use change, and the role of climate change mitigation. Professor Wicke's research approach is rooted in environmental science, yet she acknowledges the complexity of sustainability challenges related to land use, which necessitates applying technical solutions from natural sciences. She emphasizes the incorporation of social sciences, such as governance and accountability, in her research, which increasingly utilizes methods from both applied natural and social science fields. Her main research lines include assessing the environmental and socio-economic impacts of the biobased economy, shared responsibilities in mitigating agricultural land use emissions, and exploring the role of carbon credits in voluntary climate action.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).