Ms. McKenna Davis | Urban Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

Ms. McKenna Davis, Ecologic Institute, Germany

McKenna Davis, an American environmental policy expert is a Senior Fellow and Coordinator for Nature-based Solutions at the Ecologic Institute in Berlin, Germany. With a Master of Science in Environmental Governance from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Sociology from the University of Minnesota, her academic foundation is rooted in sustainability, ecosystem management, and environmental conflict resolution. Since 2010, she has specialized in urban nature-based solutions, green and blue infrastructure, biodiversity policies, and ecosystem restoration. McKenna leads research and consulting projects, focusing on the socio-economic and ecological impacts of environmental policies, while also contributing to capacity building, project management, and policy analysis. Fluent in English and German, she brings expertise in sustainable urban development and European biodiversity legislation, serving as a pivotal figure in applied environmental research and governance.

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Suitability for Best Researcher Award: McKenna Davis 🌍

McKenna Davis has an extensive background in environmental governance, urban ecology, and nature-based solutions. Her work is multidisciplinary and contributes significantly to the fields of climate change mitigation and adaptation, biodiversity conservation, sustainable urban planning, and ecosystem services. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Governance and a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Sociology, with an international academic experience, including time at Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg and Södertörns Högskola.

Education đź“š

  1. Master of Science in Environmental Governance
    • Institution: Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
    • Period: October 2006 – November 2008
  2. Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources and Sociology
    • Institution: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
    • Period: September 2002 – May 2006
  3. Exchange Year (as part of bachelor’s degree)
    • Institution: Södertörns Högskola University College, Stockholm, Sweden
    • Period: September 2004 – May 2005

Work Experience đź’Ľ

Senior Fellow, Coordinator Nature-based Solutions

    • Organization: Ecologic Institute, Berlin, Germany
    • Period: April 2010 – Present
    • Key Areas of Work:
      • Urban nature-based solutions, green and blue infrastructure
      • Ecosystem-based approaches to climate change adaptation and mitigation
      • European nature legislation and biodiversity policies
      • Ecosystem restoration, urban ecology, and sustainable urban development
      • Valuation of socio-cultural ecosystem services

Research Skills 🔬

  1. Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis:
    • Expertise in empirical and literature-based research methods, including fieldwork, interviews, surveys, and statistical data analysis.
    • Skilled in decision-support systems to assess environmental policies.
  2. Policy Analysis:
    • In-depth experience analyzing environmental policies, European nature legislation, and socio-economic impacts of ecosystem restoration.
  3. Multidisciplinary Research:
    • Integration of environmental sociology, biodiversity policies, and ecosystem management into applied research.
    • Development and application of innovative nature-based solutions in urban planning and climate adaptation.
  4. Project Design and Coordination:
    • Proficient in designing and managing interdisciplinary research projects for domestic and international sponsors.
    • Adept at coordinating large-scale events, workshops, and capacity-building activities related to biodiversity and environmental governance.
  5. Educational Module Development:
    • Creation of e-learning modules on ecosystem services, environmental conflict management, and sustainable urban development.
  6. Grant Writing and Acquisition:
    • Demonstrated ability in preparing successful research proposals and acquiring project funding in collaboration with international stakeholders.

Publication Top Notes đź“–

Transforming ambition into action to catalyse nature-based solutions: Insights from 250 good practice policy instruments

Sitting in our own soup? Combined sewers, climate change and nature-based solutions for urban water management in Berlin

Building climate resilience through nature-based solutions in Europe: A review of enabling knowledge, finance and governance frameworks

Nature-Based Solutions and Global Climate Protection. Assessment of their global mitigation potential and recommendations for international climate policy

Biodiversity and nature-based solutions: analysis of EU funded projects.

Ms. McKenna Davis | Urban Sustainability | Best Researcher Award

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