Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Sylvia Nissen


(MENAFN- The Conversation)
  • Senior Lecturer in Environmental Policy, Lincoln University, New Zealand
Profile Articles

Sylvia Nissen is a political scientist and human geographer who specialises in environmental politics, civic engagement and disaster studies. Her research examines how people participate in times of crisis and environmental change, including sudden on-set disasters and slower-moving crises like climate change. Over the past decade, she has investigated different forms of political participation, including activism and grassroots organising, and her recent work examines public engagement with conservation, biosecurity and genetic technologies.

Experience
  • 2018–present Senior Lecturer in Environmental Policy, Lincoln University
  • 2017–2018 Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Canterbury
Education
  • 2017 PhD, University of Canterbury
  • 2013 MEnvSc (Res & Cwk), Monash University
  • 2011 BA(Hons), University of Canterbury

The Conversation

MENAFN06102026000199003603ID1111771413



The Conversation

Legal Disclaimer:
MENAFN provides the information “as is” without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the provider above.



More Story