Prof. Dr. Thomas Breu

Director, CDE | Executive Director, IGS North-South

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+41 31 684 30 58
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thomas.breu@unibe.ch
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Prof. Dr. Thomas Breu
Centre for Development and Environment (CDE)
Universität Bern
Mittelstrasse 43
CH-3012 Bern

Areas of professional focus at CDE

  • Natural resource management and its effects on sustainable regional development
  • Governance of socioecological systems in Southeast Asia, East Africa, Horn of Africa, and Central Asia
  • Spatial analysis and modelling approaches for the analysis of global change processes at different scales

Further professional interests

  • Conceptualization of science–policy interfaces for evidence-informed decision-making
  • Management of research partnerships programmes for sustainable development
  • Development of education and training programmes from bachelor to PhD levels for sustainable development

Field experience

15 years of field experience namely in Southeast Asia (Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Thailand), Central Asia (Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan) and Africa (Ethiopia, and Kenya). Work experience in other CDE core regions including Switzerland, South America, and South Asia.

Languages

German, English, French; basic grasp of Lao and Russian

Journal Article

Adhikari, Biraj; Urbach, Davnah; Chettri, Nakul; Sharma, Eklabya; Breu, Thomas; Geschke, Jonas; Fischer, Markus; Prescott, Graham W. (2023). A multi‐methods approach for assessing how conserving biodiversity interacts with other sustainable development goals in Nepal. Sustainable development, 31(5), pp. 3239-3253. Wiley 10.1002/sd.2582

Saric, Jasmina; Breu, Thomas; Fokou, Gilbert; Gass, Salome‐Joëlle; Kiteme, Boniface; Masanja, Honorati; Utzinger, Jürg; Zeleke, Gete; Käser, Fabian (2022). Research−implementation organisations and their role for sustainable development. Sustainable development, 31(3), pp. 1401-1416. Wiley 10.1002/sd.2455

Wymann von Dach, Susanne; Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Thibault, Marlène; Wang, Yanfen; Gyamtsho, Pema; Breu, Thomas (2022). Editorial. Mountain Research and Development, 42(1) International Mountain Society 10.1659/mrd.4201

Bragge, Peter; Becker, Ursula; Breu, Thomas; Carlsen, Henrik; Griggs, David; Lavis, John N.; Zimm, Caroline; Stevance, Anne-Sophie (2022). How policymakers and other leaders can build a more sustainable post-COVID-19 ‘normal’. Discover sustainability, 3(1) Springer 10.1007/s43621-022-00074-x

Saric, Jasmina; Käser, Fabian; Lys, Jon-Andri; Utzinger, Jürg; Breu, Thomas (2021). Synergising Research and Service Activities at Swiss Research Institutions to Accelerate Sustainable Development. Sustainability, 13(17), p. 9626. MDPI 10.3390/su13179626

Wuelser, Gabriela; Adler, Carolina; Breu, Thomas; Hirsch Hadorn, Gertrude; Wiesmann, Urs; Pohl, Christian (2021). On which common ground to build? Transferable knowledge across cases in transdisciplinary sustainability research. Sustainability science, 16(6), pp. 1891-1905. Springer 10.1007/s11625-021-01010-0

Trechsel, Lilian Julia; Zimmermann, Anne Barbara; Steinböck, Camilla; Breu, Thomas; Herweg, Karl; Thieme, Susan (2021). Safe Spaces for Disruptive Learning in a North–South Research Partnership Context: International Mobility of Doctoral Students. Sustainability, 13(4), p. 2413. MDPI 10.3390/su13042413

Payne, Davnah; Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Wymann von Dach, Susanne; Zimmermann, Anne; Molden, David; Breu, Thomas (2020). Focus Issue: Mountain Biodiversity and Sustainable Development. Mountain Research and Development, 40(2) International Mountain Society 10.1659/mrd.4002

Breu, Thomas; Bergöö, Michael; Ebneter, Laura; Pham-Truffert, Myriam; Bieri, Sabin; Messerli, Peter; Ott, Cordula; Bader, Christoph (2020). Where to begin? Defining national strategies for implementing the 2030 Agenda: the case of Switzerland. Sustainability science, 16(1), pp. 183-201. Springer 10.1007/s11625-020-00856-0

Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Mulanovich, Augusto J.; Jaquet, Stéphanie; Bieri, Sabin; Lojas, Juan; Breu, Thomas; Messerli, Peter (2020). Establishing a science-policy-society interface for biodiversity conservation and human well-being in the Amazon: the case of Madre de Dios, Peru. Ecosistemas, 29(1) Asociación Española de Ecología Terrestre 10.7818/ECOS.1882

Oberlack, Christoph; Breu, Thomas; Giger, Markus; Harari, Nicole; Herweg, Karl Günter; Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Messerli, Peter; Moser, Stephanie; Ott, Cordula; Providoli, Isabelle; Tribaldos, Theresa M.; Zimmermann, Anne; Schneider, Flurina (2019). Theories of change in sustainability science: Understanding how change happens. GAIA - Ökologische Perspektiven für Wissenschaft und Gesellschaft / ecological perspectives for science and society, 28(2), pp. 106-111. Oekom Verlag 10.14512/gaia.28.2.8

Adler, Carolina; Wymann von Dach, Susanne; Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Zimmermann, Anne B.; Breu, Thomas; Molden, David (2019). Focus Issue: Adaptation to Climate Change and Sustainable Mountain Development - Assessing Approaches and Understanding Implications for the Future. Mountain Research and Development, 39(2), pp. 1-3. International Mountain Society 10.1659/mrd.3902

Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Wymann von Dach, Susanne; Zimmermann, Anne; Breu, Thomas; Molden, David (2019). Focus Issue: The Role of Culture in Transformation Towards Sustainable Development in Mountains. Mountain Research and Development, 39(4), pp. 1-2. International Mountain Society 10.1659/mrd.3904

Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Zimmermann, Anne; Wymann von Dach, Susanne; Molden, David; Breu, Thomas (2018). Focus Issue: Food Security and Sustainable Development in Mountains. Mountain Research and Development, 38(4), p. 277. International Mountain Society 10.1659/mrd.3804

Zimmermann, Anne; Wymann von Dach, Susanne; Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Molden, David; Breu, Thomas (2018). A brief history of peer-reviewed mountain journals: how platforms for knowledge relevant to sustainable mountain development emerged. Eco.mont - journal on protected mountain areas research, 10(2), pp. 84-87. Austrian Academy of Sciences Press 10.1553/eco.mont-10-2s84

Adler, Carolina; Hirsch Hadorn, Gertrude; Breu, Thomas; Wiesmann, Urs; Pohl, Christian (2018). Conceptualizing the transfer of knowledge across cases in transdisciplinary research. Sustainability science, 13(1), pp. 179-190. Springer 10.1007/s11625-017-0444-2

Upreti, Bishnu Raj; Breu, Thomas; Ghale, Yamuna (2017). New Challenges in Land Use in Nepal: Reflections on the Booming Real-estate Sector in Chitwan and Kathmandu Valley. Scottish geographical journal, 133(1), pp. 69-82. Routledge 10.1080/14702541.2017.1279680

Breu, Thomas; Bader, Christoph; Messerli, Peter; Heinimann, Andreas; Rist, Stephan; Eckert, Sandra (2016). Large-scale land acquisition and its effects on the water balance in investor and host countries. PLoS ONE, 11(3), e0150901. Public Library of Science 10.1371/journal.pone.0150901

Hering, Janet G.; Sedlak, D.L.; Tortajada, C.; Biswas, A.K.; Niwagaba, C.; Breu, Thomas (2015). Local perspectives on water. Science, 349(6247), pp. 479-480. American Association for the Advancement of Science 10.1126/science.aac5902

Hurni, Hans; Giger, Markus; Liniger, Hanspeter; Mekdaschi Studer, Rima; Messerli, Peter; Portner, Brigitte; Schwilch, Gudrun; Wolfgramm, Bettina; Breu, Thomas Michael (2015). Soils, agriculture and food security: The interplay between ecosystem functioning and human well-being. Current opinion in environmental sustainability, 15, pp. 25-34. Elsevier 10.1016/j.cosust.2015.07.009

Michel, Claudia; Hearn, Simon; Wuelser, Gabriela; Breu, Thomas Michael (2014). Assessing the broad societal impacts of research: The case of the NCCR north-south programme. Fteval Journal for Research and Technology Policy Evaluation, 39, pp. 11-15. Österreichische Plattform für Forschungs– und Technologiepolitikevaluierung (fteval)

Portner, Brigitte; Ehrensperger, Albrecht; Nezir, Zufan; Breu, Thomas Michael; Hurni, Hans (2014). Biofuels for a Greener Economy? Insights from Jatropha Production in Northeastern Ethiopia. Sustainability, 6(9), pp. 6188-6202. MDPI 10.3390/su6096188

Messerli, Peter; Giger, Markus; Dwyer, Michael B.; Breu, Thomas Michael; Eckert, Sandra (2014). The geography of large-scale land acquisitions: Analysing socio-ecological patterns of target contexts in the global South. Applied geography, 53, pp. 449-459. Elsevier 10.1016/j.apgeog.2014.07.005

Messerli, Peter; Heinimann, Andreas; Giger, Markus; Breu, Thomas Michael; Schoenweger, Oliver (2013). From 'land grabbing' to sustainable investments in land: potential contributions by land change science. Current opinion in environmental sustainability, 5(5), pp. 528-534. Elsevier 10.1016/j.cosust.2013.03.004

Heinimann, Andreas; Hett, Cornelia; Hurni, Kaspar; Messerli, Peter; Epprecht, Michael; Jørgensen, Lars; Breu, Thomas Michael (2013). Socio-Economic Perspectives on Shifting Cultivation Landscapes in Northern Laos. Human ecology, 41(1), pp. 51-62. Springer 10.1007/s10745-013-9564-1

Hurni, Hans; Breu, Thomas Michael; Messerli, Peter; Portner, Brigitte (2013). Key implications of land conversions in agriculture. Trade and environment review, 2013, pp. 220-233. UNCTAD

Breu, Thomas; Wiesmann, Urs; Zimmermann, Anne; Herweg, Karl (2012). Research capacity in the South: A key to sustainable development. IAU horizons, 18(2), p. 27. Paris: Internat. Universities Bureau

Anseeuw, Ward; Boche, Mathieu; Breu, Thomas; Giger, Markus; Lay, Jann; Messerli, Peter; Nolte, Kerstin (2012). Large-scale land acquisitions in the 'Global South': creating evidence on a global level. GLP News(9), pp. 9-12. São Paulo: International Project Office - GLP IPO

Michel, Claudia; Heim, Eva; Herweg, Karl; Breu, Thomas (2010). Exploring the effectiveness of development research with a monitoring and learning approach. Knowledge management for development journal, 6(2), pp. 105-119. Abingdon, UK: Routledge, Taylor & Francis 10.1080/19474199.2010.531754

Haslinger, Andrea; Breu, Thomas; Hurni, Hans; Maselli, Daniel (2007). Opportunities and risks in reconciling conservation and development in a post-Soviet setting: The example of the Tajik National Park. International journal of biodiversity science and management, 3(3), pp. 157-169. London: Taylor & Francis

Hoeck, Tobias; Droux, Roman; Breu, Thomas; Hurni, Hans; Maselli, Daniel (2007). Rural energy consumption and land degradation in a post-soviet setting:An example from the west Pamir mountains in Tajikistan. Energy for sustainable development, 11(1), pp. 48-57. Bangalore (India): International Energy Initiative 10.1016/S0973-0826(08)60563-3

Breu, Thomas Michael; Maselli, Daniel; Hurni, Hans (2005). Knowledge for sustainable development in the Tajik Pamir Mountains. Mountain Research and Development, 25(2), pp. 139-146. International Mountain Society

Heinimann, Andreas; Breu, Thomas; Kohler, Thomas (2005). Watershed classification in the Lower Mekong Basin: Rapid economic growth - a source of increasing potential for conflict over resource use. Mountain Research and Development, 25(2), pp. 180-182. International Mountain Society 10.1659/0276-4741(2005)025[0181:WCITLM]2.0.CO;2

Hurni, Hans; Breu, Thomas Michael; Ludi, Eva; Portner, Brigitte (2004). Der Tadschikische Pamir: Entwicklungsprobleme und Perspektiven einer Hochgebirgsregion in Zentralasien. Geographische Rundschau, 56(10), pp. 60-65. Westermann

Heinimann, Andreas; Breu, Thomas Michael; Kohler, Thomas (2004). The challenge of applying Geographic Information Systems to Sustainable Mountain Development. Mountain Research and Development, 23(4), pp. 312-319. International Mountain Society

Newspaper or Magazine Article

Bieri, Sabin; Breu, Thomas (21 April 2020). Wirtschaftswachstum ist kein Allzweckmittel. Die Volkswirtschaft: Plattform für Wirtschaftspolitik, 2020(5), pp. 50-52. SECO

Breu, Thomas Michael; Giger, Markus (June 2016). Bewältigung des Klimawandels als Teil der Entwicklungspolitik. Klimafreundlich Schweiz, pp. 14-15. UTK Media GmbH, Au, Switzerland

Book Section

Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Wymann von Dach, Susanne; Breu, Thomas; Heinimann, Andreas; Molden, David J.; Thibault, Marlène; Vasily, Laurie Ann; Zimmermann, Anne B. (2023). Advancing transformative knowledge for sustainable mountain development: how can a scientific journal bring knowledge into policy and practice? In: Schneiderbauer, Stefan; Pisa, Paola Fontanella; Shroder, John F.; Szarzynski, Joerg (eds.) Safeguarding Mountain Social-Ecological Systems. A Global Challenge : Facing Emerging Risks, Adapting to Changing Environments and Building Transformative Resilience in Mountain Regions Worldwide (pp. 137-141). Elsevier

Haller, Tobias; Breu, Thomas; De Moor, Tine; Rohr, Christian; Znoj, Heinzpeter (2019). Introduction on commons in a glocal world: linking local and global systems, power processes and local reactions in the management of common pool resources. In: Haller, Tobias; Breu, Thomas; De Moor, Tine; Rohr, Christian; Znoj, Heinzpeter (eds.) The Commons in a Glocal World: Global Connections and Local Responses. Earthscan Studies in Natural Resource Management (pp. 1-19). Abingdon, United Kingdom: Routledge

Giger, Markus; Nolte, Kerstin; Anseeuw, Ward; Breu, Thomas; Chamberlain, Wytske O.; Messerli, Peter; Oberlack, Christoph; Haller, Tobias (2019). Impacts of large-scale land acquisitions on common-pool resources: evidence from the land matrix. In: Haller, Tobias; Breu, Thomas; De Moor, Tine; Rohr, Christian; Znoj, Heinzpeter (eds.) The Commons in a Glocal World: Global Connections and Local Responses. Earthscan Studies in Natural Resource Management (pp. 257-279). Abingdon, United Kingdom: Routledge

Michel, Claudia; Hearn, Simon; Wülser, Gabriela; Breu, Thomas (2013). Maximising the impact of transdisciplinary research with a novel approach: ROMA (RAPID Outcome Mapping). In: Michel, Claudia; Heim, Eva Maria; Zimmermann, Anne B; Herweg, Karl; Breu, Thomas (eds.) Maximising the impact of research: the NCCR North-South approach. NCCR North-South Dialogue: Vol. 48 (pp. 11-19). Bern: NCCR North-South

Breu, Thomas Michael; Michel, Claudia; Shabdolov, Alisher; Hurni, Hans (2013). Looking back: plausible links between a research intervention and the course of development in the Tajik Pamirs. In: Michel, Claudia; Heim, Eva Maria; Zimmermann, Anne B.; Herweg, Karl; Breu, Thomas (eds.) Maximising the impact of research: the NCCR North-South approach. NCCR North-South Dialogue: Vol. 48 (pp. 45-52). Bern: NCCR North-South

Breu, Thomas; Hurni, Hans; Portner, Brigitte; Schwilch, Gudrun; Wolfgramm, Bettina; Messerli, Peter; Herweg, Karl (2011). Sustainable land management and global development: Factors affecting land users' efforts to adopt and sustain the productive use of natural resources. In: Wiesmann, Urs; Hurni, Hans; , (eds.) Research for Sustainable Development: Foundations, Experiences, and Perspectives. Perspectives of the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) North-South: Vol. 6 (pp. 427-449). Bern: Geographica Bernensia

Ehrensperger, Albrecht; Heinimann, Andreas; Messerli, Peter; Notter, Benedikt; Muchemi, Julius; Breu, Thomas; Epprecht, Michael (2011). Towards a differentiated assessment of geographic information sciences for sustainable development. In: Wiesmann, Urs Martin; Hurni, Hans (eds.) Research for Sustainable Development: Foundations, Experiences, and Perspectives. Perspectives of the Swiss National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) North-South: Vol. 6 (pp. 361-376). Bern: Geographica Bernensia

Wolfgramm, Bettina; Shigaeva, Jyldyz; Nekushoeva, Gulniso; Bonfoh, Bassirou; Breu, Thomas Michael; Liniger, Hanspeter; Maselli, Daniel (2010). Kyrgyz and Tajik land use in transition: Challenges, responses and opportunities. In: Hurni, Hans; Wiesmann, Urs (eds.) Global Change and Sustainable Development: A Synthesis of Regional Experiences from Research Partnerships. Perspectives / NCCR North-South: Vol. 5 (pp. 241-254). Bern: Geographica Bernensia

Breu, Thomas; Hurni, Hans (2002). Generating knowledge for development in the Pamir mountains. In: Mountains of the world: Sustainable development in mountain areas: The need for adequate policies and instruments (pp. 34-35). Bern, Switzerland: Mountain Agenda

Book

Haller, Tobias; Breu, Thomas; De Moor, Tine; Rohr, Christian; Znoj, Heinzpeter (eds.) (2019). The Commons in a Glocal World: Global Connections and Local Responses. Earthscan Studies in Natural Resource Management. Abingdon, United Kingdom: Routledge

Epprecht, Michael; Weber, Anne-Kathrin; Bernhard, Rasso; Keoka, Khamlouang; Saphangthong, Thatheva; Manivong, Vongpaphane; Ingxay, Phanxay; Vongsamphanh, Phanthavong; Bosoni, Nicholas; Hanephom, Savanh; Vanmeexai, Phonesavan; Kaungbounhieng, Aengsone; Sisouvan, Hairkham; Khounthikoumman, Sengphachan; Xaichounorxoa, Porha; Ingalls, Micah; Nanhthavong, Vong; Lu, Juliet; Norasingh, Inthaneth; Wiesmann, Urs; ... (2018). Atlas of agriculture in the Lao PDR: Patterns and trends between 1999 & 2011. Bern: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern, Switzerland, and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), Lao PDR, with Bern Open Publishing (BOP)

Epprecht, Michael; Weber, Anne-Kathrin; Bernhard, Rasso; Keoka, Khamlouang; Saphangthong, Thatheva; Manivong, Vongpaphane; Ingxay, Phanxay; Vongsamphanh, Phanthavong; Bosoni, Nicholas; Hanephom, Savanh; Vanmeexai, Phonesavan; Kaungbounhieng, Aengsone; Sisouvan, Hairkham; Khounthikoumman, Sengphachan; Xaichounorxoa, Porha; Ingalls, Micah; Nanhthavong, Vong; Lu, Juliet; Norasingh, Inthaneth; Wiesmann, Urs Martin; ... (2018). Pan-thi kansamluad sa-thi-ti ka-si-kam yu sor-por-por lao: Sa-phab-luam lae kan-pian-paeng la-wang pi neung phan kao hoi kao sip kao lae pi song phan sip et (In Press). Centre for Development and Environment, University of Bern, lae kassuang kassikham pamai, sopopo lao, kap Bern Open Publishing

Anseeuw, Ward; Boche, Matthieu; Breu, Thomas; Giger, Markus; Lay, Jann; Messerli, Peter; Nolte, Kerstin (2012). Transnational land deals for agriculture in the global South: Analytical report based on the land matrix database. Bern: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE)

Messerli, Peter; Ludi, Eva; Breu, Thomas (2012). 'Green economy': development opportunity of buzzword? Bern: CDE / NCCR North-South

Breu, Thomas; Hurni, Hans (2003). The Tajik Pamirs: Challenges of sustainable development in an isolated mountain region. Bern, Switzerland: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE); Geographica Bernensia

Report

Karrer, Laurenzia; Steinböck, Camilla; Trechsel, Lilian Julia; da Silva, Tamara; Breu, Thomas (2023). IGS North-South Tracer Study 2022: Decolonizing a PhD Programme and Beyond Bern, Schweiz: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), Universität Bern, with Bern Open Publishing (BOP)

Moser, Stephanie; Bader, Christoph; Bieri, Sabin; Breu, Thomas; Bürgi, Elisabeth; Pham-Truffert, Myriam; Messerli, Peter (2021). Strategie Nachhaltige Entwicklung 2030. Vernehmlassungsantwort des Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), Universität Bern und der Wyss Academy for Nature, Universität Bern Bern, Schweiz: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), Universität Bern

Kiteme, Boniface; Breu, Thomas; Bastide, Joan; Eckert, Sandra; Fischer, Markus; González-Rojí, Santos J.; Hergarten, Christian; Hurni, Kaspar; Messmer, Martina; Raible, Christoph C.; Snethlage, Mark; Stocker, Thomas F.; Torre-Marin Rando, Amor; Wiesmann, Urs Martin (2021). Towards sustainable futures for nature and people. An appraisal report for the Mt. Kenya– Ewaso Ng’iro North landscape, Kenya (Wyss Academy Report 2). Bern: Wyss Academy for Nature at the University of Bern

Breu, Thomas; Bieri, Sabin; Bouasavanh, Somephone; Eckert, Sandra; Ehrensperger, Albrecht; Epprecht, Michael; Eshoo, Paul; Fischer, Markus; González-Rojí, Santos J.; Hergarten, Christian; Hett, Cornelia; Hurni, Kaspar; Messmer, Martina; Nguyen, Anh-Thu; O'Kelly, Hannah; Phayvanh, Thong Eth; Phonvisay, Aloun; Raible, Christoph C.; Snethlage, Mark; Stocker, Thomas F.; ... (2021). Towards sustainable futures for nature and people. An appraisal report for Laos in the stewardship hub of Southeast Asia (Wyss Academy Report 3). Bern: Wyss Academy for Nature at the University of Bern

Trechsel, Lilian J.; Steinböck, Camilla; Ayeri Ogalleh, Sarah; Zimmermann, Anne; Herweg, Karl; Breu, Thomas; Lannen, Anu (2021). Wissen und Kompetenzen für Nachhaltigkeit durch partnerschaftliche Forschung und Bildung (CDE Policy Brief 17). Bern, Switzerland: Centre for Development and Environment, University of Bern, Switzerland

Trechsel, Lilian J.; Steinböck, Camilla; Ayeri Ogalleh, Sarah; Zimmermann, Anne; Herweg, Karl Günter; Breu, Thomas; Lannen, Anu (2020). Unlocking knowledge for sustainability: Partnership-based research and education (CDE Policy Brief 17). Bern, Switzerland: Centre for Development and Environment, University of Bern, Switzerland

Bergöö, Michael; Ebneter, Laura Isabella; Bader, Christoph; Ott, Cordula; Breu, Thomas (2019). Dépasser les silos : structurer une politique cohérente. L’importance des interactions mutuelles entre les ODD pour une politique de durabilité prévoyante de la Suisse (Policy Brief). Zürich, Schweiz: Centre for Development and Environment, University of Bern, Switzerland; SDSN Switzerland

Balsiger, Urs; Bastide, Joan; Bieri, Sabin; Breu, Thomas; da Silva-Trolliet, Tamara Rebecca; Ehrensperger, Albrecht; Harari, Nicole; Heinimann, Andreas; Kiteme, Bonifcae; Lardelli, Corina; Messerli, Peter; Oberlack, Christoph; Weger, Barbara (2017). Spotlight on engaged and transformative science. CDE annual report 2016 (CDE Annual Report 2016). Bern, Switzerland: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE)

Breu, Thomas Michael; Bürgi Bonanomi, Elisabeth; Epprecht, Michael; Giger, Markus; Jaquet, Stéphanie; Kohler, Thomas; Lardelli, Corina; Messerli, Peter; Zähringer, Julie Gwendolin (2016). Spotlight on Dealing With Trade-Offs in Sustainable Development. CDE Annual Report 2015 (CDE Annual Report 2015). Bern, Switzerland: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE)

Breu, Thomas; Lannen, Anu; Tejada, Laura (2016). Shifting water demands onto the vulnerable? Water impacts of agricultural trade and investment (CDE Policy Brief 10). Bern, Switzerland: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern

Breu, Thomas Michael; Giger, Markus; Hurni, Hans; Jucker Riva, Matteo; Lannen, Anu; Lardelli, Corina; Lauterburg, Nina Juanita; Messerli, Peter; Schwilch, Gudrun; Trechsel, Lilian Julia; Wolfgramm, Bettina (2015). Spotlight on the role of soils in sustainable development: CDE Annual report 2014 (CDE Annual Report 2014). Bern, Switzerland: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE)

Breu, Thomas Michael; Höggel, Udo; Rueff, Henri (2015). Sustainable livestock production? Industrial agriculture versus pastoralism (CDE Policy Brief 7). Bern, Switzerland: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE)

Bader, Christoph; Breu, Thomas; Gämperli, Ursula; Hirschbühl, Tina; Kohler, Thomas; Lardelli, Corina; Michel, Claudia; Providoli, Isabelle (2014). Spotlight on knowledge for a new development agenda: CDE annual Report 2013 (CDE Annual Report, 2013). Bern, Switzerland: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE)

Balsiger, Urs; Bottazzi, Patrick; Breu, Thomas Michael; Bürgi, Elisabeth; Ehrensperger, Albrecht; Giger, Markus; Kiteme, Boniface; Kohler, Thomas; Lardelli, Corina; Messerli, Peter; Rist, Stephan; Schneider, Flurina (2013). Spotlight on governance of land and natural resources: CDE annual report 2012 (CDE Annual Report, 2012). Bern: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE)

Michel, Claudia; Heim, Eva Maria; Zimmermann, Anne; Herweg, Karl Günter; Breu, Thomas Michael (2013). Maximising the impact of research: the NCCR North-South approach: Fourth NCCR North-South Report on Effectiveness (NCCR North-South Dialogue 48). Bern: NCCR North-South

Michel, Claudia; Paulsson, Maria; Heim, Eva Maria; Zimmermann, Anne B.; Herweg, Karl; Breu, Thomas (2013). Promoting research-user collaboration: an assessment of funding schemes: Fifth NCCR North-South Report on Effectiveness (NCCR North-South Dialogue 49). Bern: NCCR North-South

Heim, Eva Maria; Engelage, Sonja; Zimmermann, Anne B.; Herweg, Karl; Michel, Claudia; Breu, Thomas (2012). Tracking Alumni Career Paths: Third NCCR North-South Report on Effectiveness (NCCR North-South Dialogue 42). Bern, Switzerland: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) and NCCR North-South

Kohler, Thomas; Messerli, Peter; Breu, Thomas; Balsiger, Urs (2012). Report 2011: Global change and its impacts on sustainable development Bern: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE)

Kohler, Thomas; Messerli, Peter; Breu, Thomas Michael; Balsiger, Urs (2011). Report 2010: Innovations in sustainable development Bern, Schweiz: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE)

Michel, Claudia; Heim, Eva Maria; Herweg, Karl Günter; Zimmermann, Anne B.; Breu, Thomas (2010). Making research relevant to policy-makers, development actors, and local communities: NCCR North-South report on effectiveness of research for development (NCCR North-South Dialogue 23). Bern, Schweiz: NCCR North-South

Messerli, Peter; Salmi, Annika; Herweg, Karl; Breu, Thomas (2007). Bridging Research and Development : Partnership Actions for Mitigating Syndromes (PAMS) in the Swiss National Centre of Competence (NCCR) North-South - Capitalising on Experience (NCCR North-South Dialogue 17). Bern, Switzerland: NCCR North-South

Conference or Workshop Item

Breu, Thomas Michael; Messerli, Peter; Rist, Stephan; Heinimann, Andreas; Bader, Christoph; Eckert, Sandra (2016). Effects of foreign direct investments on water resources and its relevance for common pool resources (Unpublished). In: IASC Regional Conference (Europe) 2016. Global connections and local responses. Bern, Switzerland. 10.-13.05.2016.

Michel, Claudia; Hearn, Simon; Wülser, Gabriela; Breu, Thomas (2013). Assessing the diverse impacts of transdisciplinary research on poverty reduction: the case of the NCCR North-South (Unpublished). In: New Horizons / New Challenges: evaluation of STI policies, instruments and organisations. Wien, Österreich. 14.-15.11.2013.

Messerli, Peter; Breu, Thomas; Reenberg, Annette; Taylor, Michael; Heinimann, Andreas; Gironde, Christophe (2012). Large scale land acquisitions (LSLA) and sustainable rural development in the global South. In: Planet under Pressure, 26.-29.3.2012, London, UK. Bern: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE)

Heim, Eva Maria; Michel, Claudia; Zimmermann, Anne; Breu, Thomas; Messerli, Peter; Herweg, Karl; Salmi, Annika (2010). Partnership Actions for Mitigating Syndromes (PAMS): Experience with a transdisciplinary tool in the NCCR North-South programme (Unpublished). In: Transdisciplinarity Net Conference. Geneva, Switzerland. 15.-17. September 2010.

Hurni, Hans; Breu, Thomas Michael (2008). Der Nationale Forschungsschwerpunkt Nord-Süd an der Universität Bern (Unpublished). In: Präsentation vor einer Delegation des Kantonsparlaments Bern. Bern, Schweiz. 08.04.2008.

Messerli, Paul Walter; Kaufmann-Hayoz, Ruth; Hurni, Hans; Lienemann, Wolfgang; Breu, Thomas Michael (2008). Bildung und Forschung zu Nachhaltiger Entwicklung an der Universität Bern (Unpublished). In: Tagung der Erziehungsdirektion des Kantons Bern zu Lehre und Forschung zu Nachhaltiger Entwicklung. Bern, Schweiz. 19.02.2008.

Breu, Thomas (2006). Spatial Environmental Risk Modelling in the Pamir-Alai Mountains: Application of a fuzzy-logic based GIS approach. In: International Disaster Reduction Conference (IDRC). Proceedings. Davos, Switzerland. 27.08.-01.09.2006.

Breu, Thomas Michael (2006). Erfahrungen und Perspektiven aus dem NCCR North-South (Unpublished). In: Annual Meeting of the Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries (KFPE). Bern, Switzerland. 14.09.2006.

Working Paper

Bieri, Sabin; Breu, Thomas; Bürgi Bonanomi, Elisabeth; Messerli, Peter; Tschopp, Maurice Nicolas (2019). Vernehmlassungsbeitrag CDE zur Botschaft des Bundes zur Internationalen Zusammenarbeit 2021-2024 (Policy Document - Vernehmlassungsbeitrag). Bern, Switzerland: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern

Breu, Thomas; Bergöö, Michael; Bürgi Bonanomi, Elisabeth; Fässler, Martin (August 2017). Switzerland and the Agenda 2030: Discussion paper on the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals in and by Switzerland. Zürich: Sustainable Development Solutions Network Switzerland (SDSN)

Journal or Series

Breu, Thomas; Molden, David; Gyamtsho, Pema; Wang, Yanfen; Wymann von Dach, Susanne; Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Portner, Brigitte; Adler, Carolina; Thibault, Marlène; McCall, Emily; King, Allyson (eds.) (2023). Mountain Research and Development, 43(1-4). International Mountain Society

Breu, Thomas; Molden, David; Gyamtsho, Pema; Wang, Yanfen; Wymann von Dach, Susanne; Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Portner, Brigitte; Adler, Carolina; Thibault, Marlène; Anderson, Kristen (eds.) (2022). Mountain Research and Development, 42(1-4). International Mountain Society

Breu, Thomas; Molden, David; Gyamtsho, Pema; Wang, Yanfen; Wymann von Dach, Susanne; Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Zimmermann, Anne; Adler, Carolina; Thibault, Marlène; Anderson, Kristen (eds.) (2021). Mountain Research and Development, 41(1-4). International Mountain Society

Breu, Thomas; Molden, David; Wymann von Dach, Susanne; Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Price, Martin; Bonney, Melanie; Anderson, Kristen (eds.) (2020). Mountain Research and Development, 40(1-4). International Mountain Society

Breu, Thomas; Molden, David; Zimmermann, Anne; Wymann von Dach, Susanne; Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Price, Martin; Thibault, Marlène; Bonney, Melanie (eds.) (2019). Mountain Research and Development, 39(1-4). International Mountain Society

Breu, Thomas; Molden, David; Wymann von Dach, Susanne; Zimmermann, Anne; Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Thibault, Marlène; Price, Martin (eds.) (2018). Mountain Research and Development, 38(1-4). International Mountain Society

Breu, Thomas; Molden, David; Zimmermann, Anne; Wymann von Dach, Susanne; Mathez-Stiefel, Sarah-Lan; Price, Martin; Thibault, Marlène; Ingraham, Kathleen; Anderson, Kristen; Wittmann, Jonathan (eds.) (2017). Mountain Research and Development, 2017(37). International Mountain Society

Audiovisual Material & Event

Droux, Roman; Hurni, Hans; Lutz, Ulrich; Breu, Thomas Michael (2002). Pamir: Life on the roof of the world [Movie]. Bern: Centre for Development and Environment

Other

Breu, Thomas; Allheilig, Gaby (April 2023). “The EU handles research cooperation with Africa in a much more forward-looking way than Switzerland”. In: CDE Spotlight. Centre for Development and Environment, University of Bern

Bieri, Sabin; Breu, Thomas Michael; Bürgi Bonanomi, Elisabeth; Bader, Christoph; Moser, Stephanie; Oberlack, Christoph; Rueff, Henri (2023). Vernehmlassungsantwort zur Strategie des Bundes für Internationale Zusammenarbeit 2025-2028. Bern: Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern

  • Member (ad personam) of the Commission for Research Partnerships with Developing Countries (KFPE) of the Swiss Academy of Sciences
  • Institutional partner representative in the Global Water Partnership (GWP)
  • Liaison person of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
  • Official contact person of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) for the Swiss-Ethiopian bilateral research treaty
  • Volkswagen Foundation - Central Asia & Caucasus funding initiative
  • Member of the Commission on Sustainable Development of the University of Bern
  • Member of the Committee for the Bernese Prize for Environmental Research
  • Member of Geographical Society of Bern
  • Member of different Scientific Steering Committees