Susanne was involved in a study on the Green Economy activities (including ecosystem services) in and around three major protected areas in Eastern Africa, namely the Queen Elizabeth Protected Area (QEPA), Uganda; the Virunga National Park Area (VNP), DRC; and the Northern Rangelands (NRPA), Kenya.
The Economic and Social Assessment of Green Economy Activities in Virunga – Queen Elisabeth (DRC – Uganda) and Northern Rangelands (Kenya) finds that a green economy may trigger substantial and diverse benefits for local communities in and around the protected areas. The EU-funded study supports evidence-based decision making for the transition to a green economy: it estimated the revenue (including value added/GDP, tax revenues, jobs created) generated by green economy activities, including ecosystem services, in and around the protected areas.
In addition to economic analysis, Susanne was contracted to develop communication material to build a narrative illustrating the results of the study. She interviewed entrepreneurs, national park rangers, and NGOS in and around the National Parks. Her work resulted in factsheets, infographics and story maps highlighting impact of green economy projects on people around the parks.
Susanne was contracted by Living Prospects.
