National campaigner, Estonia
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I recently graduated from the Estonian University of Life Sciences with a degree in MSc Environmental management and policy. During my studies I have done research on citizen science, focusing on engagement, civil servants attitudes towards citizen science and its impact on environmental decision-making. Soon I will be starting as Environmental Sciences and Applied Biology PhD student.
More from Carmen Kilvits
Rail Baltica, the ambitious railway project set to connect the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as part of Europe’s modern rail network, promises to boost regional development and integration. However, despite assurances of habitat protection and compensation measures during the construction of Rail Baltica, recent revelations on clearcutting in protected areas have exposed longstanding issues with Estonian forests. The case also highlights the broader challenges faced by nature when economic development takes precedence and the need for proper environmental safeguards against economic interests.
