Former Team Members
Monika Suškevičs
Division of Social Sciences
Department of Economics
Helmholtz Centre
for Environmental Research − UFZ
Permoserstr. 15
04318 Leipzig, Germany

Areas of Expertise & Research
Participatory decision-making processes and mechanisms, stakeholder analysis, environmental awareness, biological diversity and nature conservation
Dissertation Topic
Possibilities for shaping effective participatory approaches within Estonian ecological network planning and implementation
Curriculum Vitae
2008 - 2010
PhD studies at the Estonian University of Life Sciences
2006 - 2008
Master studies in Landscape Protection and Preservation at the Estonian University of Life Sciences. Masters' degree (cum laude)
2003 - 2006
BSc studies in Natural Sciences at the Estonian University of Life Sciences. BSc degree (cum laude)
Current Projects
GoverNat: Multi-level Governance of Natural Resources: Tools and Processes for Water and Biodiversity Governance in Europe (Guest scientist 01.02.09 − 31.07.09)
Publications
Suškevičs, M., Külvik, M. 2007. Assessing the effects of public participation during the designation of Natura 2000 areas in Otepää Nature Park area, Estonia. In: Chmielewski, T. J. (ed). Nature Conservation Management: From Idea to Practical Results. A Long-Term Biodiversity, Ecosystem and Awareness Research Network (ALTER-Net), Lublin, Łódź, Helsinki, Åarhus, pp. 220-235.
Suškevičs, M. 2007. Avalikkuse kaasamise roll Natura 2000 avalikustamisel Otepää linnu- ja loodusala määratlemisel. [The role of public participation within the delineation of Natura 2000 areas in Otepää; in Estonian]. In: conference proceedings of the students’ scientific seminar "TalveAkadeemia 2007: Keskkonna väärtus muutuvas ühiskonnas", CD
Presentations
Suškevičs, M., Kreisman, K. 2008. Current status regarding practical implementation of ecological networks in Estonia. International workshop on ecological networks: From Spatial Strategy to Implementation in Oisterwijk (the Netherlands), 1-2 October 2008
Suškevičs, M., Külvik, M. 2006. Assessing the effects of public participation during the designation of Natura 2000 areas in Otepää Nature Park area, Estonia. In: International conference "Civil Society and Environmental Conflict: Public participation and regulation", 17th November 2006, Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE), Helsinki, Finland. Conference proceedings