David Pithart

Experience

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  Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2009

  Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, researcher and head of the department

  I started my carrier as a scientist in algology, Institute of Botany AVČR, where I focused on phytoplankton in alluvium of river Lužnice. Later (2003-2009) I moved to Institute of Systems Biology AVČR, where I worked as a head of Department of Wetland and Shallow water Ecology.

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  Beleco z.s.

  Jan 2010 - now

  Beleco and Daphne ČR; project management

  NGO Beleco is a successor of Daphne ČR (I worked there from 2010 to 2013); in both organisations I managed various projects connected to river, floodplain and wetland functions, services, management, nature protection and environmental education.

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  River Coalition

  Jan 2010 - now

  River coalition; director

  River Coalition is a leading Czech NGO active in a dialogue between water management and environmental experts. We organise conferences and seminars and also manage projects focused on communication and river restoration activities.

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  UNDP Croatia

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  UNDP; iternational consultant

  I completed the Study of Freshwater Ecosystem Services in Croatia with cooperation of State Institute of Nature Protection in Zagreb, Croatia. The study was namely focused on lowland river floodplains benefits and ecosystem services (Drava, Sava and Danube); pilote study area was on Drava where the chain of hydropower accumulations is beeing planned.