Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS)
Anne Chahine is a versatile professional currently serving as a Research Associate at the Research Institute for Sustainability and a Consumer Insights Specialist at UserTribe, both roles started in 2022. With a significant background in visual anthropology, Anne has been a Co-Editor for the NAFA Network since 2018, contributing to the dissemination of information within the field. Previous academic engagements include a PhD researcher position at Aarhus University and a research fellow role within the POEM-H2020 Project. Anne has gained experience internationally as a visiting researcher at institutions such as the Museum Europäischer Kulturen and the Greenland National Museum and Archives. Moreover, Anne founded Pixelmarie, a media design and technology firm, and has completed an internship in visual history at the Zentrum für Zeithistorische Forschung Potsdam. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Anthropology and a Master’s degree in Visual and Media Anthropology from notable institutions.
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Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS)
The Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) conducts research with the aim of investigating, identifying, and advancing development pathways for transformation processes towards sustainability in Germany and abroad. The institute was founded in 2009 as the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) and has been affiliated with the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences under its new name since 1 January 2023 and is thus part of the Helmholtz Association. Its research approach is transdisciplinary, transformative, and co-creative. The Institute cooperates with partners in science, political and administrative institutions, the business community, and civil society to develop solutions for sustainability challenges that enjoy broad public support. Its central research topics include the energy transition, climate change and socio-technical transformations, as well as sustainable governance and participation. A strong network of national and international partners and a Fellow Programme supports the work of the Institute.