A transdisciplinary team
Who we are
The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Prof. Dr. Patrick Bottazzi
Prof. Dr. Patrick Bottazzi
Prof. Dr. Patrick Bottazzi is an Assistant Professor in Human Geography at the University of Bern, with specializations in political ecology and development studies. He holds a Ph.D. from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, with research focused on Protected Areas, Ethnicity, and Indigenous Governance in Bolivia. His research topics span from governance of natural resources to sustainability transition and social justice. Bottazzi’s work experience includes time spent in the Upper Amazon basin, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Europe. His methodological skills are diverse, including knowledge co-production, collective action, institutional analysis, spatial analysis, and participatory methods. His published work includes numerous articles on sustainability, social-ecological transitions, and agroecology.
dr joan bastide
Dr. Joan Bastide
Dr. Joan Bastide is a geographer with over 15 years of international experience in science and development. He earned his PhD in Geography and Environment from the University of Geneva and has developed a broad expertise in land management, geomatics, aid effectiveness, conservation, and disaster risk reduction. Dr. Bastide is the founder of the NGO Mélanzé and the record label Som’One Music, reflecting his diverse interests in both sustainable development and the arts. He has worked across Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, helping to build and develop organizations for NGOs and universities. Additionally, Dr. Bastide is a published novelist, bringing a creative perspective to his multidisciplinary career.
RESEARCHERS
Sokhna Mbosse Seck
Sokhna Mbosse Seck
Sokhna Mbosse Seck holds a degree in Urban Planning, Environment, and Urban Management from the Ecole Supérieure d’Economie Appliquée (ESEA, formerly ENEA) and a Master’s degree in Territorial Planning, Decentralization, and Local Development from Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar, Senegal. Currently pursuing a PhD in Human Geography, with a focus on Space, Society, and Culture, her research investigates the factors influencing the adoption and non-adoption of agroecological practices. Sokhna has authored several reports and publications, including studies on the appropriation of climate information by farmers, analysis of livestock producers’ logics and return on investment, and the environmental impacts of pesticides in Senegal. She brings extensive expertise in territorial planning and sustainable development, supported by a strong academic background and a dedication to advancing agroecological solutions through rigorous research.
Keaton Scanlon
Keaton Scanlon
Keaton Scanlon is a researcher and clinical practitioner specializing in indigenous crop preservation, ethnobiology, and agroforestry. Her work focuses on community-driven, culturally sensitive, and economically feasible solutions to health issues stemming from colonialism and imperialism. With extensive experience in community clinics, herbal formulation, and botanical labs, Keaton is also a Fulbright Scholar, published author, and holds a Permaculture Design Certificate and Wilderness Firefighter certification.
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