Elena Kreuzberg

A working professional with 38 years of experience in roles such as a Trainer and Researcher, Environmental Expert, Ecosystem Program Manager and Conservation Biologist. Knowledgeable about ecosystem management, transboundary water-management, climate change issues, biodiversity conservation programmes, sustainable use and management of wildlife. More than 20 years of professional experience in Central Asia, including about 10 years in the development projects relevant to sustainable management of nature resources, water and wetlands initiatives, and biodiversity conservation with practical skills in application of participatory methods and social mobilization, engaging local communities in conservation initiatives, sustainable consumption and production and decision making process. More than 10 years of cumulative experience in institutional capacity-building in the fields of environmental governance. Experienced in designing and delivering of training courses: prepared courses on natural history, environmental impact assessment, climate change, sustainable production and consumption, road ecology. Knowledgeable about climate change and specific institutional development in Post-Soviet countries. Experience in Environmental Impact Assessment and review, including screening and comprehensive study techniques (habitat evaluation, environmental modelling, and land use planning) with following development of mitigation and habitat/ecosystem rehabilitation measures. Experience of work with various stakeholders, including forestry and protected area agencies, local communities, local NGOs, achieving positive results and solutions in the resolving complicated management issues. Experience of conflict resolution in initiatives relevant to protected areas establishment and management and in projects on conservation of endangered species and ecosystems.