Gesche Kindermann

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Gesche Kindermann

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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1414-9434
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Biography

I am an environmental scientist with an interest in the interrelationships between the environment and human activity. My work explores the concept of climate action, sustainability and environmental conservation in the face of global change.

I hold a PhD in Environmental Science and an MSc in Ecosystem Conservation and Landscape Management. I have extensive experience in researching Irish environments, especially coastal areas, with an emphasis on their sustainable use, conservation management and a particular focus of her work is stakeholder engagement in this process. Consideration of the Leave no Trace principles, sustainability and stakeholder engagement in relevant management approaches is integral to my research. As a member of the University of Galway Community University Sustainability Partnership (CUSP) committee, I lead the Research and Learning working-group and coordinates the university-wide Introduction to Sustainability module. Embedding a holistic approach to sustainability in research and learning across higher education institutions is a main focus in my work as part of CUSP.

Research Interests

I am an Environmental Science lecturer and work is focussed on the interactions between humans and the environment, in areas such as climate change, health and recreation management. I led stakeholder engagement on the NEAR Health project, which aimed to connect people with nature to assist communities in valuing a healthy environment and maintaining healthy lifestyles. I continued this work in the Sheer Wellbeing project exploring access to blue/green spaces in Ireland, in the TIDAL-GES project investigating affordable and clean energy that also enhances the resilience of communities and nature and in the Caomhnú citizen science storytelling project sharing rural communities lived experiences and expertise of climate change and climate action.

Teaching Interests

I am the director of the MSc in Environmental Leadership and I coordinate the MSc in Biodiversity and Land Use Planning. I teach on both courses and contribute to further Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses in the School of Natural Sciences, as well as overseeing the delivery of the transdisciplinary Introduction to Sustainability module.

Modules I teach on include: Ecosystem Sciences, Biodiversity Legislation and Policy, Habitat Identification and Assessment, Habitat Management and Restoration, Environmental Impact Assessment, AppropriateAssessment, Environmental Leadership, Communicating Research

Education/Academic qualification

MSc, Ph.D.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  3. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  4. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  5. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  6. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  7. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  8. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water
  9. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land
  10. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  11. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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