Gesche Schifferdecker
A political scientist by training, Gesche has over 20 years of experience in science communication. After roles with Deutsche Welle and the international Max Weber Foundation, she joined EFI in 2017. She leads dissemination and communication for international, European, and national research projects, translating complex scientific and policy topics into engaging, audience-focused narratives.
Gesche is passionate about organizing events, moderating discussions, and fostering collaboration while engaging a wide range of stakeholders to strengthen impact. She is currently managing a team of seven communication officers.
Content by this person
The forest that refused the rulebook
Journalists, scientists and forest experts explore how different perspectives shape decisions on forest health and post-disturbance management in…
- Forests and people
What is forest resilience?
Forest resilience is the ability of forests and society to recover and adapt to environmental, climatic and societal changes.
- Resilient forests
Events this person spoke at
From nature restoration to national restoration plans
This event discussed how to develop effective, realistic and socially accepted National Restoration Plans under the EU Nature Restoration Regulation.
4 November 2025, 10:00–11:30
- Inclusive governance
