Jean-Paul Vanderlinden
Jean-Paul Vanderlinden is a professor of ecological economics and environmental studies at the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines (UVSQ), and director of the CEARC research lab (Cultures, Environments, Arctic, Representations, Climate). A specialist in climate risk governance and transdisciplinary approaches, he was awarded a prestigious ERC Advanced Grant in 2021 for his project PREFER, which explores lay ethics in the face of existential risks within communities experiencing the collapse of vital ecosystems.
His openness to Indigenous knowledge systems and commitment to fostering dialogue between Western science and ancestral wisdom naturally led him to collaborate with Planète Amazone. As an associate expert, he played a key role in awarding the honorary doctorate from UVSQ to Chief Raoni — a major academic recognition for an Indigenous leader. He also supports the Amazonia, the Heart of Mother Earth project as a scientific advisor, helping to build bridges across disciplines and cultures.