2026 David J. Abson: Environmental Sciences Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards

Discipline name	D-Index	World Ranking	Current World Ranking	National Ranking	Current National Ranking	Publications	Citations
Environmental Sciences	50	4866	4658	335	327	111	14541

Overview

David J. Abson is affiliated with Leuphana University of Lüneburg in Germany. Their research is primarily situated within the field of Environmental Science, with a particular focus on Global and Planetary Change, Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law, Sociology and Political Science, Environmental Engineering, and Ecology.

Their work covers a range of key topics including Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management; Land Use and Ecosystem Services; Sustainability and Climate Change Governance; Rangeland Management and Livestock Ecology; Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy; Environmental Impact and Sustainability; and Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact.

Abson has contributed to several recent publications. Notable papers include:

Global patterns of ecologically unequal exchange: Implications for sustainability in the 21st century, 2020, Ecological Economics
Transforming knowledge systems for life on Earth: Visions of future systems and how to get there, 2020, Energy Research & Social Science
Applying the pathways to nature connectedness at a societal scale: a leverage points perspective, 2020, Ecosystems and People
Leverage points for sustainability transformation: a review on interventions in food and energy systems, 2020, Ecological Economics
Resilience and coastal governance: knowledge and navigation between stability and transformation, 2022, Ecology and Society

Frequent coauthors collaborating with Abson include Joern Fischer, Jannik Schultner, Maraja Riechers, Maria Brück, and Christian Dorninger.

Abson's research is frequently published in several recurring venues, such as:

Ecology and Society
Ecosystems and People
Ecological Economics
Sustainability Science
People and Nature

Best Publications

Leverage points for sustainability transformation

David James Abson;Jörn Fischer;Julia Leventon;Jens Newig

1592
Citations
Bringing ecosystem services into economic decision-making: land use in the United Kingdom.

Ian Jan Bateman;Amii R. Harwood;Georgina M. Mace;Robert T. Watson

1179
Citations
Cultural Ecosystem Services: A Literature Review and Prospects for Future Research

Andra Ioana Milcu;Jan Hanspach;David Abson;Joern Fischer

1098
Citations
A review of transdisciplinary research in sustainability science

Patric Brandt;Anna Ernst;Fabienne Gralla;Christopher Luederitz

984
Citations
Land Sparing Versus Land Sharing: Moving Forward

Jörn Fischer;David James Abson;Van Butsic;Van Butsic;M Jahi Chappell;M Jahi Chappell

677
Citations
Reconnecting with nature for sustainability

Christopher D. Ives;Christopher D. Ives;David J. Abson;Henrik von Wehrden;Christian Dorninger

581
Citations
Ecosystem services as a boundary object for sustainability

D.J. Abson;H. von Wehrden;S. Baumgärtner;J. Fischer

508
Citations
A review of urban ecosystem services: six key challenges for future research

Christopher Luederitz;Christopher Luederitz;Ebba Brink;Fabienne Gralla;Verena Hermelingmeier

485
Citations
Human–nature connection : a multidisciplinary review

Christopher D Ives;Christopher D Ives;Matteo Giusti;Jörn Fischer;David James Abson

469
Citations
Global patterns of ecologically unequal exchange: Implications for sustainability in the 21st century

Christian Dorninger;Christian Dorninger;Alf Hornborg;David J. Abson;Henrik von Wehrden

457
Citations
Putting meaning back into “sustainable intensification”

Jacqueline Loos;David J Abson;M Jahi Chappell;M Jahi Chappell;Jan Hanspach

418
Citations
Cascades of green: A review of ecosystem-based adaptation in urban areas

Ebba Brink;Theodor Aalders;Dóra Ádám;Robert Feller

407
Citations
Using Principal Component Analysis for information-rich socio-ecological vulnerability mapping in Southern Africa

David J. Abson;Andrew J. Dougill;Lindsay C. Stringer

388
Citations
Response to Turnhout et al.'s Rethinking Biodiversity: From Goods and Services to “Living With”

David James Abson;Jan Hanspach

240
Citations
Transforming knowledge systems for life on Earth: visions of future systems and how to get there

Ioan Fazey;Niko Schäpke;Guido Caniglia;Anthony Hodgson

232
Citations
Reframing the Food–Biodiversity Challenge

Jörn Fischer;David James Abson;Arvid Olof Daniel Bergsten;Neil French Collier

209
Citations
Landscape diversity and the resilience of agricultural returns: a portfolio analysis of land-use patterns and economic returns from lowland agriculture

David J Abson;David J Abson;Evan Dg Fraser;Evan Dg Fraser;Tim G Benton

206
Citations
Many pathways toward sustainability: not conflict but co-learning between transition narratives

Christopher Luederitz;Christopher Luederitz;David James Abson;René Audet;Daniel J. Lang

188
Citations
Challenges and opportunities in linking carbon sequestration, livelihoods and ecosystem service provision in drylands

L.C. Stringer;A.J. Dougill;A.D. Thomas;D.V. Spracklen

181
Citations
Experiments and evidence in sustainability science: A typology

Guido Caniglia;Niko Schäpke;Daniel J. Lang;Daniel J. Lang;David J. Abson

173
Citations
Land sparing versus land sharing: moving forward.

J. Fischer;D. J. Abson;V. Butsic;M. J. Chappell

0
Citations

Frequent Co-Authors

Henrik von Wehrden Leuphana University of Lüneburg

Jan Hanspach Leuphana University of Lüneburg

Daniel J. Lang Leuphana University of Lüneburg

Mette Termansen University of Copenhagen

Joern Fischer Leuphana University of Lüneburg

Ian J. Bateman University of Exeter

Gavin M. Siriwardena British Trust for Ornithology

Roy Haines-Young University of Nottingham

Jens Newig Leuphana University of Lüneburg

Ralf Seppelt Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research

External Links

Personal website of David J. Abson Google Scholar page

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Studying Environmental Sciences in the USA opens diverse career pathways, many of which benefit from interdisciplinary knowledge. For students interested in understanding Earth's physical structure and processes, pursuing a geology degree online offers practical skills applicable in environmental consulting and resource management.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is another vital field complementing environmental studies. With spatial data analysis becoming increasingly important, exploring the best GIS programs can prepare students for careers in environmental mapping, urban planning, and natural resource monitoring.

For those aiming to influence environmental policy or pursue leadership roles in public administration, online degrees like the top online MPA programs provide essential training. These programs build a foundation in public affairs, crucial for shaping effective environmental regulations.

Finally, understanding societal impacts on the environment is key. An accredited online bachelors in sociology equips students with insights into human behavior and social systems, which are critical when addressing environmental challenges through community engagement.