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23 Sep 2026 / News, Research

New publication on zero-deforestation commitments and palm oil smallholders

A new Nature Sustainability study co-authored by Janina Grabs examines how corporate zero-deforestation commitments reach smallholder farmers in Indonesia.

04 Sep 2026 / News, Research, People

Sustainability Research Group at SHiFT and IST 2026

Three members of the Sustainability Research Group presented their research at two international sustainability conferences in Basel and Zürich.

26 Aug 2026 / News, People

Successful PhD Defense: Congratulations to Thomas Stoiber

Thomas Stoiber has successfully defended his PhD thesis on the future of mobility, marking the completion of his doctorate at the University of Basel.

02 Jul 2026 / News

Summer Break – We'll Be Back in Early August

We're taking a short summer break. We'll be back in early August with new events, news, and insights from our research group.

10 Jun 2026 / News, Research

New Report Explores Commodity Trade and Sustainable Development

How does commodity trade shape sustainable development? A new SCNAT report explores the economic, social, and environmental implications of global commodity trade and highlights current research on sustainability governance, regulation, and…

21 May 2026 / Research

New Study Examines Justice and Inclusion in Zero-Deforestation Supply Chains

A new publication by Janina Grabs and co-authors explores how zero-deforestation commitments in the Indonesian palm oil sector are experienced by local actors. The study highlights the importance of participation, trust, and long-term…

05 May 2026 / News, People

AWARE Sound Fair 2026: Sustainability Through Music and Practice

In the afternoon/evening of the 13th June 2026, the University of Basel will host the AWARE Sound Fair 2026, a student-led event, constructed from the course “The Sound of Sustainability: From Theory to Festival – Coordinating a Greener…

29 Apr 2026 / People

The Global Coffee Economy: Prices, Power and Regulation

A new radio feature from "Deutschlandfunk Kultur" explores how rising prices, supply chain dynamics and regulation are transforming the global coffee sector. Janina Grabs provides insights on sustainability governance and current policy…

27 Apr 2026 / Research

Understanding Stakeholder Engagement in Living Labs

A new study co-authored by parts of our research group at the University of Basel examines how different stakeholder groups engage in living labs for sustainability transitions. The findings highlight shared motivations but diverse barriers…

06 Mar 2026 / News, Research

Climate Change and Regulatory Reform in Tanzania’s Coffee Sector

A new study analyzes how climate change and domestic regulatory reforms are reshaping coffee value chain governance in Tanzania. The findings show that smallholder farmers face increasing pressures despite reform efforts.