Dr. Esther Hoffmann
Researcher
Contact
Dr. Esther Hoffmann
Phone: +49–30–884 594-0
Fax: +49–30–882 54 39
esther.hoffmann@ioew.de
IÖW shareholderEnvironmental Engineer
How can processes of change and learning succeed? For Esther Hoffmann, one recipe to success is the involvement of different stakeholders in order to incorporate diverse perspectives. In her research, the economist therefore focuses primarily on dialog formats and qualitative research methods such as interviews.
At the IÖW, Esther Hoffmann coordinates the area of “Climate mitigation and adaptation”. In around 50 projects, she has conducted research on climate adaptation and sustainable corporate management. She advises federal ministries and authorities on adapting to the consequences of climate change.
Main focus
- Adaptation to climate change
- Participation and stakeholder engagement
- Sustainability reporting
Experience
- Since 11/1998: Researcher at the IÖW
- 2006 – 2013: Head of the research field Corporate Environmental Management'
Education
- 2009: PhD in economics, University of Oldenburg, Department of Business Administration, Economics and Law (User Integration in Sustainable Product Development)
- 1990 – 1998: Studies in Environmental Engineering at the Technical University of Berlin and at the Technical University of Denmark
Current projects of Dr. Esther Hoffmann
- frisch
Accompanying research on the further development of the German adaptation strategy to climate change
Climate Risk Assessment 2028/29
RePack network. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Sustainable packaging of food Networking and transfer program for plastics reduction
UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration 2021–2030 Phase II – Implementation
Federal Award “Blue Compass” 2026 Organisation and implementation of the competition round
Selected publications of Dr. Esther Hoffmann
- extra frisch
Evaluation of Youth Participation in the Context of Education for Sustainable Development
