Professor Dr. Daniela Kleinschmit

Biography

Daniela Kleinschmit is a professor focusing on Forest and Environmental Policy at the University of Freiburg. Her research interests encompass applied social sciences including forestry, climate, water, and nature conservation policies across various political levels. Daniela actively engages in interdisciplinary projects examining human-environment relationships and the political dynamics influencing natural resource governance. Her work has implications for sustainability and bio-economy frameworks, particularly in relation to forest risk management and decision-making practices within social-ecological systems. She collaborates with doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers, contributing to knowledge creation and dissemination in forest policy frameworks. Daniela’s expertise also extends to exploring the complexities of EU policies, highlighting the intersection of economic and environmental governance in Europe.

Research Interests