Appointment of Head of Knowledge and Technology Transfer

14.06.2017

The SNSF has appointed Barbara Dubach as Head of Knowledge and Technology Transfer for NRP 73 "Sustainable Economy".

​Barbara Dubach has a PhD in economics and many years of industry experience in areas such as environmental and sustainability strategy, coordination and communication. She is the founder and managing director of engagability a comptence centre, which has been adivising profit and non-profit organisations in the area of sustainability and stakeholder engagement since 2010.

NRP 73 will generate scientific insights from a holistic view, taking into account the environment, the economy and society as well as all natural resources and all stages of the value chain. The knowledge and technology transfer activities of NRP 73 are expected to ensure that the business world and other stakeholders are aware of the potential for a more sustainable and efficient use of natural resources as well as specific options for engagement – against the backdrop of a globalising economy.

In view of this goal and her mandate, Barbara Dubach will devise concepts and implement strategies and measures in the area of knowledge and technology transfer for NRP 73.