The Wyss Academy for Nature's Political Economy Retreat brought together researchers working at the intersection of political economy, environmental governance, and sustainable development. Embedded in the stunning Swiss landscape, the retreat created a space for interdisciplinary exchange between economists, political scientists, and conservation practitioners.
The discussions challenged me to think beyond standard economic frameworks — to consider how political incentives, collective action problems, and institutional constraints shape environmental outcomes in practice. The connections formed with colleagues working on nature-based solutions and biodiversity governance have since enriched my own research questions.
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