Sophie Progscha
Researcher
M. Sc. Socio-Ecological Economics and Policy
How can a transformation toward an economic system that is both socially just and respects planetary boundaries be achieved? At the IÖW, Sophie Progscha researches the topic of socio-ecological transformations, with a focus on governance, energy justice, and participation in the context of energy transitions.
The financial sector plays a crucial role in creating a climate-just, sustainable economic system. In the project Climate Change and Global Finance at a Crossroads, Sophie Progscha investigates which financial market reforms are necessary for a socio-ecological transformation and explores the role civil society plays in this process.
Main focus
- Social-ecological economics
- Energy justice and climate justice
- Ecological transformation of the financial sector
- Post-growth economy and alternative economic systems
Experience
- Since 09/2024: Researcher at the IÖW
- 2023 – 2024: Student Assistant at IÖW in the research field “Ecological Economics and Environmental Policy”
- 2021 – 2023: Student Assistant at Öko-Institut in the research field “Energy and Climate Protection”
Education
- 2021 – 2024: M. Sc. Socio-Ecological Economics and Policy, Vienna University of Economics and Business
- 2017 – 2021: B. A. Economics and Art History, University of Münster
Current projects of Sophie Progscha
Alliances for Environmental Protection II Transdisciplinary Collaboration between Environmental/Social Organizations and Academia on Issues of a Socially Just Resource Transition
Just and effective governance for accelerating wind energy (JustWind4All)
Collaborations in regions Communities and social innovation for sustainable regions
Climate change and global finance at the crossroads Policy challenges, politico-economic dynamics, and sustainable transformation
Selected publications of Sophie Progscha
Speeding-up wind energy developments Exploring notions of acceleration and justice in regions within Germany and the Netherlands
