Strengthening the impact of biodiversity conservation.
Hi! I’m a conservation biologist and ecologist with over 15 years of international experience in Conservation Science. My work integrates inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to address urgent challenges in biodiversity conservation and sustainable land-use management.
My projects bridge fundamental science with practical application to promote sustainable land-use development across diverse countries and contexts. I currently lead three international research projects as Principal Investigator: (1) ECO-CACAO – advancing the ecological intensification of tropical cacao agroforestry in Peru; (2) ECO-OLIVES – investigating biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services in Mediterranean olive landscapes; (3) SOUNDS WILD – a science communication initiative for schools that raises awareness about biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Through my research, teaching, and editorial roles in leading scientific journals, I aim to advance ecological understanding, real-world application, and inclusive perspectives in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. In 2025, I completed my Habilitation (venia docendi) in Ecology, titled: "Linking biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services for sustainable land use." For details, see "CV & Projects".
The results of my work have contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications and an extensive press portfolio, with a focus on agroecology, ecosystem services, functional diversity, and socio-ecological systems. You can explore these under "Publications & Press".
My work has also been presented at more than 60 scientific conferences and various international stakeholder events, supporting dialogue between science, policy, and society. An overview is available under "Talks & Events".
If you are interested in collaboration or have any questions, feel free to get in touch. Thank you for visiting!
My research in keywords (alphabetic order): Agroecology, Biodiversity Conservation, Conservation Science, Cross-disciplinary approaches, Ecological Modelling, Ecosystem Service Management, Environmental Education, Functional Diversity Analyses, Landscape Ecology, Multitrophic Interactions, Science Communication, Socio-Ecology
Short CV | Publications | Projects | Talks | ORCID | Elise Richter Network (short bio) | Contact
Hi! I’m a conservation biologist and ecologist with over 15 years of international experience in Conservation Science. My work integrates inter- and transdisciplinary approaches to address urgent challenges in biodiversity conservation and sustainable land-use management.
My projects bridge fundamental science with practical application to promote sustainable land-use development across diverse countries and contexts. I currently lead three international research projects as Principal Investigator: (1) ECO-CACAO – advancing the ecological intensification of tropical cacao agroforestry in Peru; (2) ECO-OLIVES – investigating biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services in Mediterranean olive landscapes; (3) SOUNDS WILD – a science communication initiative for schools that raises awareness about biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Through my research, teaching, and editorial roles in leading scientific journals, I aim to advance ecological understanding, real-world application, and inclusive perspectives in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. In 2025, I completed my Habilitation (venia docendi) in Ecology, titled: "Linking biodiversity conservation and ecosystem services for sustainable land use." For details, see "CV & Projects".
The results of my work have contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications and an extensive press portfolio, with a focus on agroecology, ecosystem services, functional diversity, and socio-ecological systems. You can explore these under "Publications & Press".
My work has also been presented at more than 60 scientific conferences and various international stakeholder events, supporting dialogue between science, policy, and society. An overview is available under "Talks & Events".
If you are interested in collaboration or have any questions, feel free to get in touch. Thank you for visiting!
My research in keywords (alphabetic order): Agroecology, Biodiversity Conservation, Conservation Science, Cross-disciplinary approaches, Ecological Modelling, Ecosystem Service Management, Environmental Education, Functional Diversity Analyses, Landscape Ecology, Multitrophic Interactions, Science Communication, Socio-Ecology
Short CV | Publications | Projects | Talks | ORCID | Elise Richter Network (short bio) | Contact
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🌿 Take part in our European Olive Survey!
Help us better understand biodiversity in olive groves – your input matters!
As part of the ECO-OLIVES project, we are conducting an international survey on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and sustainability in olive production systems. The survey is part of PhD research in our project and targets stakeholders across the olive sector – including farmers, advisors, researchers, cooperatives, NGOs, and policy professionals.
We kindly ask for 10–15 minutes of your time to share your insights and experiences. Your contribution is extremely valuable, because it will help generate science-based recommendations for more sustainable and resilient olive farming systems.
👉 Take the survey in your preferred language:
🇬🇧 English | https://de.surveymonkey.com/r/PWS9HGP
🇮🇹 Italian | https://it.surveymonkey.com/r/TC5BGB5
🇪🇸 Spanish | https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/2Y23XBL
🇵🇹 Portuguese | https://pt.surveymonkey.com/r/JRRTYRZ
🇬🇷 Greek | https://de.surveymonkey.com/r/Q3F5L83
Please also help us by sharing the link with others in your network who work in olive production or land management.
Every response counts – thank you for supporting this research!
Help us better understand biodiversity in olive groves – your input matters!
As part of the ECO-OLIVES project, we are conducting an international survey on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and sustainability in olive production systems. The survey is part of PhD research in our project and targets stakeholders across the olive sector – including farmers, advisors, researchers, cooperatives, NGOs, and policy professionals.
We kindly ask for 10–15 minutes of your time to share your insights and experiences. Your contribution is extremely valuable, because it will help generate science-based recommendations for more sustainable and resilient olive farming systems.
👉 Take the survey in your preferred language:
🇬🇧 English | https://de.surveymonkey.com/r/PWS9HGP
🇮🇹 Italian | https://it.surveymonkey.com/r/TC5BGB5
🇪🇸 Spanish | https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/2Y23XBL
🇵🇹 Portuguese | https://pt.surveymonkey.com/r/JRRTYRZ
🇬🇷 Greek | https://de.surveymonkey.com/r/Q3F5L83
Please also help us by sharing the link with others in your network who work in olive production or land management.
Every response counts – thank you for supporting this research!
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We always welcome proposals for scientific theses: please send a CV and concrete ideas for a research project considering funding options to me.
