Prof. Dr. Raimund Bleischwitz
Scientific Managing Director, Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT), Bremen, Germany; Professor of Global Sustainable Resources, University of Bremen
Prof. Dr. Raimund Bleischwitz is an internationally recognised scholar specialising in sustainable resource management, environmental governance, and the interconnections between natural resources, ecosystems, and economic development. Since January 2022, he has served as Scientific Managing Director of the Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) in Bremen, Germany. Previously, he held the Professorship of Sustainable Global Resources at University College London (UCL), where he also directed the Bartlett School of Environment, Energy and Resources. In 2023, he was appointed Professor of Global Sustainable Resources at the University of Bremen. His research explores resource productivity, sustainable resource use, and the relationships between resource systems, ecosystems, innovation, and human well-being. He promotes interdisciplinary approaches that connect natural and social sciences to address complex sustainability challenges. Professor Bleischwitz also leads the International Ocean Institute (IOI) Germany. His current work emphasises strengthening international research partnerships, advancing the sustainable blue economy, and aligning marine resource use with climate protection and social justice. Through his scientific leadership, he contributes to developing research capacities and collaborative solutions for sustainable coastal development and the responsible management of tropical marine ecosystems.