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Christoph Schröder

GIS specialist and project manager

Christoph Schröder

GIS specialist and project manager


christoph.schroder@uma.es

+34 951 952 906



Based on my MSc in Geography (University of Bonn) I have developed expertise in Geographic Information Systems and land use/cover change analysis from local to global scale with particular interest in the Mediterranean. Over the last few years, I have developed a strong involvement in science-policy interfaces on the European level, trying to find smart ways to solve important environmental issues relevant to policy-makers.

The main focus of my activities at ETC-UMA is on data integration and thematic assessment on European scale for a wide range of topics from sustainable tourism to nutrient inputs on agro-ecosystems. This data-driven work is supporting the European Environment Agency in their policy monitoring and formulation. I have also applied my GIS expertise on a variety of projects dealing with terrestrial and marine ecosystems (Med-IAMER) and territorial development (ESPON ESaTDOR). In recent year, I have gained a profound expertise in the assessment of user requirements for Earth Observation products, particularly addressing habitat and wetland monitoring.

Since 2014, I am local contact point for the Erasmus Mundus project gSmart, facilitating the selection and support to students and researchers from Central Asian partner universities.

Do not hesitate to get in touch with me via e-mail or LinkedIn.

Related projects

RESOURCES

Journal Articles

Copernicus Knowledge and innovation hubs

Riedler, B.; Lang, S.; Zeil, P.; Miguel-Lago, M.; Schröder, C.; Politi-Stergiou, N.; Kerschbaumer, M.; Tramutoli, V.; Tzouvaras, M.

Copernicus Knowledge and innovation hubs Journal Article

In: The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, vol. XLIII-B5-2020, pp. 35-42, 2020.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Geotechnology

Land use and land cover mapping in wetlands one step closer to the ground: Sentinel-2 versus Landsat 8

Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Schröder, C.

Land use and land cover mapping in wetlands one step closer to the ground: Sentinel-2 versus Landsat 8 Journal Article

In: Journal of Environmental Management, vol. 247, pp. 484-498, 2019.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Geotechnology, Land and soil, SWOS, Wetlands

Wetland extent tools for SDG 6.6.1 reporting from the Satellite-based Wetland Observation Service (SWOS)

Weise, K.; Höfer, R.; Franke, J.; Guelmami, A.; Simonson, W.; Muro, J.; O'Connor, B.; Strauch, A.; Flink, S.; Eberle, J.; Mino, E.; Thulin, S.; Philipson, P.; van Valkengoed, E.; Truckenbrodt, J.; Zander, F.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Schröder, C.; Thinfeld, F.; Fitoka, E.; Scott, E.; Ling, M.; Schwarz, M.; Kunz, I.; Thürmer, G.; Plasmeijer, A.; Hilarides, L.

Wetland extent tools for SDG 6.6.1 reporting from the Satellite-based Wetland Observation Service (SWOS) Journal Article

In: Remote Sensing of Environment, vol. 247, 2019.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, SWOS, Wetlands

Bridging the research-management gap in environmental conservation: A case study from Andalusia, southern Spain

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Schröder, C.; McGlade, K.; Pascual, D.

Bridging the research-management gap in environmental conservation: A case study from Andalusia, southern Spain Journal Article

In: SDRP Journal of Earth Sciences & Environmental Studies, vol. 4, no. 2, pp. 579-588, 2019, ISBN: 2472-6397 .

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Protected areas, SOSTPARK

Assessing soil biodiversity potentials in Europe

Aksoy, E.; Louwagie, G.; Gardi, C.; Gregor, M.; Schröder, C.; Löhnertz, M.

Assessing soil biodiversity potentials in Europe Journal Article

In: Science of The Total Environment, vol. 589, pp. 236-249, 2017.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Conservation and management, Land and soil, Soil functions

Assessing and analysing the impact of land take pressures on arable land

Aksoy, E.; Gregor, M.; Schröder, C.; Löhnertz, M.; Louwagie, G.

Assessing and analysing the impact of land take pressures on arable land Journal Article

In: Solid Earth, no. 8, pp. 683-695, 2017.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Land and soil, Pressures

Cumulative pressures and low protection: a concerning blend for Mediterranean MPAs

Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Schröder, C.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Rodríguez, J.

Cumulative pressures and low protection: a concerning blend for Mediterranean MPAs Journal Article

In: Marine Pollution Bulletin, vol. 101, pp. 288-295, 2015.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Marine protected areas, Mediterranean sea, Pressures

Proceedings

Herramientas de apoyo a la gestión de los humedales de Andalucía basadas en Google Earth Engine.

Martorell-Guerrero, G.; Marín, A. I.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Schröder, C.

Herramientas de apoyo a la gestión de los humedales de Andalucía basadas en Google Earth Engine. Proceedings

2023.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Climate Change, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Geotechnology, Groundwater, Pressures, Wetlands

Utility assessment in using optical and radar data to monitor surface water dynamic in wetland ecosystems, Fuente de Piedra, Spain (UMA)

Merkohasanaj, M.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Schroder, C.; Truckenbrodt, J.; Marín, A. I.

Utility assessment in using optical and radar data to monitor surface water dynamic in wetland ecosystems, Fuente de Piedra, Spain (UMA) Proceedings

Simposio del Agua en Andalucía (SIAGA), Huelva, 24 a 27 de octubre, 2018.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Ecosystem services, Geotechnology, Groundwater, SWOS, Wetlands

Technical Reports

SoED 2020 : State of Environment and Development in Mediterranean

UNEP-MAP,; Plan-Bleu,; Abdul-Malak, D.; Marín, A. I.; Schröder, C.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.

SoED 2020 : State of Environment and Development in Mediterranean Technical Report

2020.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Climate Change, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Marine protected areas, Mediterranean sea, Pressures, Protected areas

Enhanced wetland monitoring, assessment and indicators to support European and global environmental policy

Abdul-Malak, D.; Schröder, C.; Guitart, C.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Fitoka, E.; Hatziiordanou, L.; Mino, E.; Flink, S.; Silver, E.; Strauch, A.; Ling, M.; Brown, C.; Simonson, W.; Scott, E.; Plasmeijer, A.; Thulin, S.; Philipson, P.; Weise, K.; Höfer, R.; Franke, J.; Guelmami, A.

Enhanced wetland monitoring, assessment and indicators to support European and global environmental policy Technical Report

2019.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Conservation and management, Ecosystem, Geotechnology, SWOS, Wetlands

Towards 2020: how Mediterranean countries are performing to protect their sea

Gomei, M.; Abdulla, A.; Schröder, C.; Yadav, S.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Rodríguez-Rodríguez, D.; Abdul-Malak, D.

Towards 2020: how Mediterranean countries are performing to protect their sea Technical Report

2019.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Biodiversity, Conservation and management, Environmental conservation, Marine protected areas, Mediterranean sea, Pressures, Protected areas

ETC/ULS Report 02/2018: Integrated accounting of land cover changes and soil functions

Gregor, M.; Löhnertz, M.; Schröder, C.; Aksoy, E.; Prokop, G.; Louwagie, G.

ETC/ULS Report 02/2018: Integrated accounting of land cover changes and soil functions Technical Report

European Topic Centre on Urban Land and Soil Systems (ETC/ULS) 2018.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Land and soil, Soil functions

ETC/ULS Report 01/2018: Tourism and the Environment - towards a reporting mechanism in Europe

Giulietti, S.; Romagosa, F.; Esteve, J. Fons; Schröder, C.

ETC/ULS Report 01/2018: Tourism and the Environment - towards a reporting mechanism in Europe Technical Report

European Topic Centre on Urban Land and Soil Systems (ETC/ULS) 2018.

Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: Tourism

Presentations

Determination of wetland ecosystem boundaries and validation of habitat classifications using remote sensing: Fuente de Piedra (Spain).

Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Schröder, C.; Martínez-Murillo, J. F.

Determination of wetland ecosystem boundaries and validation of habitat classifications using remote sensing: Fuente de Piedra (Spain). Presentation

01.01.2016.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: Ecosystem, Geotechnology, Land and soil, SWOS, Wetlands

Póster proyecto SWOS. Simposio del Agua de Andalucía 2015 (SIAGA)

Schröder, C.; Abdul-Malak, D.; Sánchez-Espinosa, A.; Andreo, B.

Póster proyecto SWOS. Simposio del Agua de Andalucía 2015 (SIAGA) Presentation

01.11.2015.

Links | BibTeX | Tags: SWOS

Looking back and forth to Mediterranean Forests

Looking back and forth to Mediterranean Forests

Timely published to enrich the knowledge available to fight fires and climate change challenges after an extremely hot summer, the proceedings of the Seventh Mediterranean Forest Week “Forest and Ecosystem Restoration for the next Mediterranean Generations" held from 21 to ...
More space for innovative Mediterranean forest data partnerships

More space for innovative Mediterranean forest data partnerships

The report entitled A knowledge baseline on Mediterranean forests supported by innovation launched in July by ETC-UMA provides a highlight of what Mediterranean countries and institutions are doing to integrate new digital, satellite and Artificial Intelligence technologies into forest monitoring ...
Job opening at the ETC-UMA: Senior Specialist in Nature Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation

Job opening at the ETC-UMA: Senior Specialist in Nature Based Solutions for Climate Adaptation

The European Topic Centre on Spatial Analysis and Synthesis (ETC-UMA) is an international center that develops and applies scientific knowledge and cutting-edge technology to address environmental issues and enhance the status of ecosystems at all spatial scales targeting various stakeholders ...
The Earth from Space shown by ETC-UMA at FANTEC 2023

The Earth from Space shown by ETC-UMA at FANTEC 2023

Students from 80 centers from all over Andalusia came together on Friday 19 May 2023 at the High School of Industrial Engineering of the University of Malaga to participate, one more year, in the Andalusian Technology Fair 2023. Antonio Sanchez ...
ETC-UMA launches new technologies applied to ecosystem knowledge

ETC-UMA launches new technologies applied to ecosystem knowledge

Built on the Google Earth Engine cloud computing platform, the new wetland monitoring system based on remote sensing data, developed by ETC-UMA and presented in April 2023 at the National Centre for Environmental Education (CENEAM by its acronym in Spanish) ...