Katharina Löhr
Biographic Data
| ID | 211321 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Katharina Löhr |
| GIVEN NAMES | Katharina |
| FAMILY NAME | Löhr |
| SIGNATURE | LÖHR K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2691-9712 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 31 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 48 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 31 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Social cohesion in restoration landscapes: The case of Rwanda
Ecosystem restoration is recognized as a strategy for addressing landscape degradation. In contexts where ecological degradation overlaps with the deterioration of social cohesion, restoration must also contribute to rebuilding social ties alongside restoring ecosystems. However, social cohesion lacks a standardized framework, resulting in varied conceptions, particularly in post‐conflict contexts like Rwanda. The overarching aim of this study is…
An assessment of commonly grown agroforestry trees across the tropics: A scoping review
Agroforestry (AF) is increasingly promoted in tropical regions for its ecological, economic, and social benefits, yet the specific composition and uses of tree species in AF systems are underexplored. This review synthesizes literature on commonly grown AF tree species across the tropics, examining species composition and primary uses. Findings show that trees in AF systems are mainly used for fruit/food, fuelwood/charcoal, and shade, supporting …
Linking ecosystem services and living income: Assessing their contribution to cocoa farmers' livelihoods in Côte d'Ivoire
This study introduces a conceptual framework that links the concept of Living Income (LI) to Ecosystem Services (ESS), focusing on Côte d'Ivoire as the world's leading cocoa producer. LI is a concept and poverty benchmark incorporating several well-being dimensions to guarantee decent living conditions for farming households. LI is widely applied to agrifood commodities but lacks explicit consideration of the contribution of ESS to smallholder fa…
Guiding sustainable land use planning in Ethiopia: A decision support framework using analytic hierarchy process
Land use decision priorities vary slightly among policymakers, local experts, and farmers. • Landscape protection and management receive high priority among the sub-indicators, which play a significant role in implementing FLR. • Policymakers should widen the objective of FLR options toward holistic landscape management. • Clearly defined and impactful indicators can align stakeholder perspectives and facilitate consensus-driven decision-making. …
The Dynamic Impact of the Energy Transition on Food Security in Developing Countries
In the context of persistent food insecurity and the global push for the transition toward clean energy in developing countries, understanding the association between clean energy access and food affordability is increasingly important to inform multisectoral policy interventions. Against this background, this study explores the dynamic impact of the transition to clean cooking energy on the cost and affordability of a healthy diet in developing …
Fostering inclusivity: Factors influencing women cocoa farmers’ access to agricultural extension services in Ghana
Women play vital roles in Ghana’s cocoa sector, yet they continue to face barriers in accessing agricultural extension services that are essential for improving productivity and livelihoods. This study examines the factors influencing women cocoa farmers’ access to extension services, focusing on their socio-economic characteristics, cooperative membership, relational networks, and trust in different communication channels. Using survey data from…
Mapping Social Cohesion in Restoration Landscapes: Evidence from Western Rwanda
Social cohesion is increasingly recognized as essential for effective ecosystem restoration, yet it remains underexplored in practice. We mapped social relationships in restoration landscapes of Western Rwanda. Using Net-Map-based interviews and participatory workshops, we evaluated horizontal and vertical cohesion. Restoration approaches strengthened trust, collaboration, and communication within communities, key drivers of knowledge exchange an…
Shifting the narrative: Women farmers’ agency at the land–labour interface in cocoa production
Despite extensive scholarship on gender inequality in West African cocoa production, women's land and labour constraints are often treated as static outcomes rather than dynamic relational processes. This study draws on narrative analysis to examine the everyday experiences of Ivorian women cocoa producers, with particular attention to how access to land and the organisation of labour are co-constituted in practice. Women's participation in the c…
Bridging farmers’ non-cognitive and self-conscious emotional factors to cognitive determinants of climate change adaptation in southwest Iran
Farm-level adaptation is an effective strategy to cope with global climate change. Farmers can effectively manage the negative effects of climate change with adaptive decisions. Cognitive, non-cognitive and emotional factors influence adaptive decisions against climate change. However, little research addresses the extent to which a set of integrated factors influence a farmer's intention to adapt. To address this gap, this study aims to determin…
Can cooperative membership foster compliance with New European Union regulations on deforestation-free production? Evidence from cocoa farmers in Western Côte d'Ivoire
Cocoa cultivation ( Theobroma cacao ) in Côte d'Ivoire faces significant challenges, including deforestation, poverty, and child labour. Like other countries involved in the production and export of palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber, and rubber, Côte d'Ivoire now faces the challenge of meeting new European Union regulations on deforestation-free production (EUDR) by June 2025, posing multiple questions and challenges on implementation.…
Effect of adopting stress-tolerant maize varieties on yields and food security in Kenya
Maize is the staple food for most households in Sub-Saharan Africa, and stress-tolerant maize varieties (STMV) are promoted to mitigate the impacts of climate change. However, the drivers and effects of STMV adoption on maize productivity and food security remain insufficiently understood. This study examines STMV adoption among 540 smallholder farmers in Kenya using Poisson and Probit models within an endogenous switching regression framework. R…
Agricultural land use change in fertile areas (basic agriculture) in Southwestern Iran: Lessons learned from a qualitative study
The growing population has led to the conversion of productive agricultural lands into non-agricultural uses. These widespread changes in land use are reducing agricultural production and threatening food security. Therefore, it is essential to preserve agricultural lands; the first step of which is to gain a thorough understanding of the issue. Accordingly, this study aimed to investigate the causes of changing agricultural land use in the ferti…
Factors influencing stakeholder interaction patterns in Forest Landscape Restoration: The role of institutional and organizational proximity
Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) relies on stakeholder engagement and participatory governance. However, understanding stakeholder dynamics remains limited. To address this, we applied social network analysis to assess how institutional and organizational proximity influence network formation within Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) initiatives in Ethiopia and Madagascar. We used Net-Map to collect relational data from 202 interconnected stake…
Rethinking knowledge systems for agroforestry: Insights from the mental models of cacao farmers in Colombia
Agroforestry is a sustainable land-use strategy that requires better integration of diverse knowledge systems. This paper examines how formal knowledge systems for cacao agroforestry systems in Colombia are structured, and how farmers understand and manage these systems. We interviewed 42 actors involved in knowledge production and dissemination and worked with 18 farmers to create mental maps of their management practices. Our findings show that…
Elongating the causes of social vulnerability: Historical analysis of social sustainability dimensions in the Ivorian cocoa sector
Knowledge and methodological gaps exist concerning less tangible social sustainability dimensions that unfold over time in complex ways. • Structural factors that increase vulnerability in the Ivorian cocoa sector are not yet addressed by policymakers and value chain actors. • Cocoa producers are highly vulnerable to price shocks and production-related risks, ultimately unable to achieve a decent standard of living. • Social sustainability is com…
Does participatory research stimulate sustained adoption of energy technologies? Lessons from stove dissemination in Gurué district, rural Mozambique
Research on energy transition to clean cooking suggests that the use of participatory approaches to design and evaluate the project impacts results in sustained adoption, user satisfaction, and continuous knowledge exchange between scientists and local stakeholders. However, the results of participatory approaches are mixed, and studies on long-term effects are rather scarce. This study uses an experimental design to test whether high stakeholder…
Uncovering power asymmetries in North-South research collaborations – An example from sustainability research in Tanzania
North - South collaboration between scientists and collaborators is increasingly prominent and promoted in research. This study examines power dynamics within a North-South research collaboration project conducted between institutions in Tanzania and Germany. The research design is guided by postcolonial considerations of knowledge production and seeks to amplify underrepresented voices from the South. The analysis reveals power manifestations in…
Conceptualizing Community-based Environmental Peacebuilding in Cesar, Colombia
In conflict studies, environmental peacebuilding (EPB) has become an established concept to explain how environmental cooperation among opposing parties provides a platform for peacebuilding. EPB literature has been shaped predominantly by political science perspectives, initially with a focus on interstate conflicts, and ecological dynamics have received little attention to date. Building on the Social-Ecological Systems Framework (SESF), we dev…
Upscaling agroforestry in the tropics through actor-networks: A comparative case study of cacao farming systems in two regions of Colombia
Agroforestry systems (AFS) upscaling has the potential to integrate sustainability and resilience objectives into agriculture. However, this is a daunting task requiring multi-actor collaboration across public and private sectors at multiple governance levels, coupled with innovative approaches to jointly managing AFS knowledge. Understanding such multi-actor interactions from a network perspective may help to unravel how social structures, creat…
Investigating the Adoption of Precautionary Behaviors Among Young Rural Adults in South Iran During Covid-19
COVID-19 is an unprecedented challenge for public health worldwide. Reducing the incidence of the disease requires protective measures to prevent virus transmission. Understanding those factors influencing preventive behavior is the first step in preventing the spread of the disease. This study investigates factors affecting youth intention and preventive behaviors in the face of COVID-19 through the health belief model by using a cross-sectional…
Agroecology as a grassroots approach for environmental peacebuilding: Strengthening social cohesion and resilience in post-conflict settings with community-based natural resource management
In the Colombian Andes, farming communities face complex challenges involving conflict, climate change, peacebuilding and rural reconstruction. Organized around agroecology, farmers generate associativity processes, self-managed extension work and popular education pedagogies. This strengthens the social fabric of these communities and enhances their adaptive capacities, enabling them to persist in the context of adversity.This study investigates…
Forest cover changes and public policy: A literature review for post-conflict Colombia
Co-Benefits Through Coordination of Climate Action and Peacebuilding: A System Dynamics Model
Climate disasters affect human security and development, moreso in fragile and conflict-affected contexts where population’ capacities to cope with climate change are compromised. Responses to such crises lie at the nexus of humanitarian assistance, development, and peacebuilding. Yet, there are still too few integrated programmatic responses coordinating peacebuilding and climate actions to ensure a progressive human development. This research d…
Integrating the concept of peacebuilding in sustainability impact assessment
Cognitive theory of stress and farmers’ responses to the Covid 19 shock; a model to assess coping behaviors with stress among farmers in southern Iran
The 'World Café' as a Participatory Method for Collecting Qualitative Data
We introduce and discuss 'World Café' (WC), a participatory assessment tool widely used in community development and organizational change processes, as additional qualitative research method. We propose WC as a participatory method of data collection for a large group of participants, discussing its strengths and weaknesses in comparison to semistructured interviews and focus groups, two well-established methods in qualitative research. As a res…
Uncovering power asymmetries in North-South research collaborations – An example from sustainability research in Tanzania
North - South collaboration between scientists and collaborators is increasingly prominent and promoted in research. This study examines power dynamics within a North-South research collaboration project conducted between institutions in Tanzania and Germany. The research design is guided by postcolonial considerations of knowledge production and seeks to amplify underrepresented voices from the South. The analysis reveals power manifestations in…
Upscaling agroforestry in the tropics through actor-networks: A comparative case study of cacao farming systems in two regions of Colombia
Agroforestry systems (AFS) upscaling has the potential to integrate sustainability and resilience objectives into agriculture. However, this is a daunting task requiring multi-actor collaboration across public and private sectors at multiple governance levels, coupled with innovative approaches to jointly managing AFS knowledge. Understanding such multi-actor interactions from a network perspective may help to unravel how social structures, creat…
Co-Benefits Through Coordination of Climate Action and Peacebuilding: A System Dynamics Model
Climate disasters affect human security and development, moreso in fragile and conflict-affected contexts where population’ capacities to cope with climate change are compromised. Responses to such crises lie at the nexus of humanitarian assistance, development, and peacebuilding. Yet, there are still too few integrated programmatic responses coordinating peacebuilding and climate actions to ensure a progressive human development. This research d…
Elongating the causes of social vulnerability: Historical analysis of social sustainability dimensions in the Ivorian cocoa sector
Knowledge and methodological gaps exist concerning less tangible social sustainability dimensions that unfold over time in complex ways. • Structural factors that increase vulnerability in the Ivorian cocoa sector are not yet addressed by policymakers and value chain actors. • Cocoa producers are highly vulnerable to price shocks and production-related risks, ultimately unable to achieve a decent standard of living. • Social sustainability is com…
Assessing impacts of environmental peacebuilding in Caquetá, Colombia: A Multistakeholder Perspective
A major challenge in the field of environmental peacebuilding is showing the impact of its initiatives. Questions emerge, such as what kind of postwar peacebuilding dimensions are more likely to be affected by natural resource management projects? Although quantitative studies assess the relation between natural resource management programmes and conflict, the question remains: what are the mechanisms involved in implementing projects designed fo…
Peacebuilding in times of Covid-19: Risk-adapted strategies of cooperation and development projects
National and international cooperation and development projects (CDP) are fundamental for peacebuilding. However, unforeseen global crises, like COVID-19, can endanger such projects, requiring rapid adaption. In Colombia, the coronavirus outbreak threatens to slow the implementation of peace-related projects, while simultaneously violence over control and ownership of land increases. Although the mid- to long-term consequences for peacebuilding a…
The 'World Café' as a Participatory Method for Collecting Qualitative Data
We introduce and discuss 'World Café' (WC), a participatory assessment tool widely used in community development and organizational change processes, as additional qualitative research method. We propose WC as a participatory method of data collection for a large group of participants, discussing its strengths and weaknesses in comparison to semistructured interviews and focus groups, two well-established methods in qualitative research. As a res…
Cognitive theory of stress and farmers’ responses to the Covid 19 shock; a model to assess coping behaviors with stress among farmers in southern Iran
The Impact of Livelihood Assets on the Food Security of Farmers in Southern Iran during the Covid-19 Pandemic
The impact of COVID-19 on farmers' livelihoods and food security is a key concern in rural communities. This study investigates the impacts of the livelihood assets on the food security of rural households during the COVID-19 pandemic and determines those factors related to food security. The population of this study includes rural households in Dashtestan county, Bushehr province, in southern Iran. Based on the Krejcie and Morgan sampling table,…
Food Insecurity and Malnutrition in Rural Tanzania: Mapping Perceptions for Social Learning
In Tanzania, a high level of hunger persists. Several factors compound a complex scenario of food insecurity. Contextual aspects at the community level can influence the maintenance of the vulnerable local conditions. This article aims to better understand these aspects by investigating community problem perceptions in n = 04 remote rural villages in Tanzania. Furthermore, how to include community perceptions as a pedagogical element of food secu…
Assessing impacts of environmental peacebuilding in Caquetá, Colombia: A Multistakeholder Perspective
A major challenge in the field of environmental peacebuilding is showing the impact of its initiatives. Questions emerge, such as what kind of postwar peacebuilding dimensions are more likely to be affected by natural resource management projects? Although quantitative studies assess the relation between natural resource management programmes and conflict, the question remains: what are the mechanisms involved in implementing projects designed fo…
Exploring collaboration experiences at the society-science nexus in a food security project in Tanzania
In the search for solutions to global challenges, the way scientific research is carried out is rapidly changing. Interdisciplinary approaches through collaborative research projects are replacing traditional approaches. As complex operational details, including stakeholder perspectives, are oft overlooked in these projects, conflict and failure are more likely. Analysing the conflict experience of stakeholders and project members in a transdisci…
Investigating the Adoption of Precautionary Behaviors Among Young Rural Adults in South Iran During Covid-19
COVID-19 is an unprecedented challenge for public health worldwide. Reducing the incidence of the disease requires protective measures to prevent virus transmission. Understanding those factors influencing preventive behavior is the first step in preventing the spread of the disease. This study investigates factors affecting youth intention and preventive behaviors in the face of COVID-19 through the health belief model by using a cross-sectional…
Agroecology as a grassroots approach for environmental peacebuilding: Strengthening social cohesion and resilience in post-conflict settings with community-based natural resource management
In the Colombian Andes, farming communities face complex challenges involving conflict, climate change, peacebuilding and rural reconstruction. Organized around agroecology, farmers generate associativity processes, self-managed extension work and popular education pedagogies. This strengthens the social fabric of these communities and enhances their adaptive capacities, enabling them to persist in the context of adversity.This study investigates…
Forest cover changes and public policy: A literature review for post-conflict Colombia
Co-Benefits Through Coordination of Climate Action and Peacebuilding: A System Dynamics Model
Climate disasters affect human security and development, moreso in fragile and conflict-affected contexts where population’ capacities to cope with climate change are compromised. Responses to such crises lie at the nexus of humanitarian assistance, development, and peacebuilding. Yet, there are still too few integrated programmatic responses coordinating peacebuilding and climate actions to ensure a progressive human development. This research d…
Integrating the concept of peacebuilding in sustainability impact assessment
Conceptualizing Community-based Environmental Peacebuilding in Cesar, Colombia
In conflict studies, environmental peacebuilding (EPB) has become an established concept to explain how environmental cooperation among opposing parties provides a platform for peacebuilding. EPB literature has been shaped predominantly by political science perspectives, initially with a focus on interstate conflicts, and ecological dynamics have received little attention to date. Building on the Social-Ecological Systems Framework (SESF), we dev…
Upscaling agroforestry in the tropics through actor-networks: A comparative case study of cacao farming systems in two regions of Colombia
Agroforestry systems (AFS) upscaling has the potential to integrate sustainability and resilience objectives into agriculture. However, this is a daunting task requiring multi-actor collaboration across public and private sectors at multiple governance levels, coupled with innovative approaches to jointly managing AFS knowledge. Understanding such multi-actor interactions from a network perspective may help to unravel how social structures, creat…
Elongating the causes of social vulnerability: Historical analysis of social sustainability dimensions in the Ivorian cocoa sector
Knowledge and methodological gaps exist concerning less tangible social sustainability dimensions that unfold over time in complex ways. • Structural factors that increase vulnerability in the Ivorian cocoa sector are not yet addressed by policymakers and value chain actors. • Cocoa producers are highly vulnerable to price shocks and production-related risks, ultimately unable to achieve a decent standard of living. • Social sustainability is com…
Does participatory research stimulate sustained adoption of energy technologies? Lessons from stove dissemination in Gurué district, rural Mozambique
Research on energy transition to clean cooking suggests that the use of participatory approaches to design and evaluate the project impacts results in sustained adoption, user satisfaction, and continuous knowledge exchange between scientists and local stakeholders. However, the results of participatory approaches are mixed, and studies on long-term effects are rather scarce. This study uses an experimental design to test whether high stakeholder…
Uncovering power asymmetries in North-South research collaborations – An example from sustainability research in Tanzania
North - South collaboration between scientists and collaborators is increasingly prominent and promoted in research. This study examines power dynamics within a North-South research collaboration project conducted between institutions in Tanzania and Germany. The research design is guided by postcolonial considerations of knowledge production and seeks to amplify underrepresented voices from the South. The analysis reveals power manifestations in…
Bridging farmers’ non-cognitive and self-conscious emotional factors to cognitive determinants of climate change adaptation in southwest Iran
Farm-level adaptation is an effective strategy to cope with global climate change. Farmers can effectively manage the negative effects of climate change with adaptive decisions. Cognitive, non-cognitive and emotional factors influence adaptive decisions against climate change. However, little research addresses the extent to which a set of integrated factors influence a farmer's intention to adapt. To address this gap, this study aims to determin…
Can cooperative membership foster compliance with New European Union regulations on deforestation-free production? Evidence from cocoa farmers in Western Côte d'Ivoire
Cocoa cultivation ( Theobroma cacao ) in Côte d'Ivoire faces significant challenges, including deforestation, poverty, and child labour. Like other countries involved in the production and export of palm oil, cattle, soy, coffee, cocoa, timber, and rubber, Côte d'Ivoire now faces the challenge of meeting new European Union regulations on deforestation-free production (EUDR) by June 2025, posing multiple questions and challenges on implementation.…
Effect of adopting stress-tolerant maize varieties on yields and food security in Kenya
Maize is the staple food for most households in Sub-Saharan Africa, and stress-tolerant maize varieties (STMV) are promoted to mitigate the impacts of climate change. However, the drivers and effects of STMV adoption on maize productivity and food security remain insufficiently understood. This study examines STMV adoption among 540 smallholder farmers in Kenya using Poisson and Probit models within an endogenous switching regression framework. R…
Agricultural land use change in fertile areas (basic agriculture) in Southwestern Iran: Lessons learned from a qualitative study
The growing population has led to the conversion of productive agricultural lands into non-agricultural uses. These widespread changes in land use are reducing agricultural production and threatening food security. Therefore, it is essential to preserve agricultural lands; the first step of which is to gain a thorough understanding of the issue. Accordingly, this study aimed to investigate the causes of changing agricultural land use in the ferti…
Factors influencing stakeholder interaction patterns in Forest Landscape Restoration: The role of institutional and organizational proximity
Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) relies on stakeholder engagement and participatory governance. However, understanding stakeholder dynamics remains limited. To address this, we applied social network analysis to assess how institutional and organizational proximity influence network formation within Forest Landscape Restoration (FLR) initiatives in Ethiopia and Madagascar. We used Net-Map to collect relational data from 202 interconnected stake…
Rethinking knowledge systems for agroforestry: Insights from the mental models of cacao farmers in Colombia
Agroforestry is a sustainable land-use strategy that requires better integration of diverse knowledge systems. This paper examines how formal knowledge systems for cacao agroforestry systems in Colombia are structured, and how farmers understand and manage these systems. We interviewed 42 actors involved in knowledge production and dissemination and worked with 18 farmers to create mental maps of their management practices. Our findings show that…
Social cohesion in restoration landscapes: The case of Rwanda
Ecosystem restoration is recognized as a strategy for addressing landscape degradation. In contexts where ecological degradation overlaps with the deterioration of social cohesion, restoration must also contribute to rebuilding social ties alongside restoring ecosystems. However, social cohesion lacks a standardized framework, resulting in varied conceptions, particularly in post‐conflict contexts like Rwanda. The overarching aim of this study is…
An assessment of commonly grown agroforestry trees across the tropics: A scoping review
Agroforestry (AF) is increasingly promoted in tropical regions for its ecological, economic, and social benefits, yet the specific composition and uses of tree species in AF systems are underexplored. This review synthesizes literature on commonly grown AF tree species across the tropics, examining species composition and primary uses. Findings show that trees in AF systems are mainly used for fruit/food, fuelwood/charcoal, and shade, supporting …
Geography (13 works) · Political science (13 works) · Agriculture (12 works) · Economics (11 works) · Business (9 works) · Sociology (9 works) · Cocoa and Sweet Potato Agronomy (7 works) · Psychology (7 works) · Ecology (6 works) · Food security (6 works)