David Pithart

David Pithart

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

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  • About me

    Project manager Beleco, independent consultant

  • Education

    • Postdoctoral study in Centre for Ecology and Hydrology Merlewood, UK

      2001 - 2002
      Amphibian ecology
    • Postgraduate study at Institute of Botany, Czech Academy of Sciences

      1991 - 1995
      Phytoplankton ecology, floodplain ecology, phytophlagellates
    • Faculty of Sciences, Charles University in Prague

      1983 - 1988
      Doctor of Natural Science (CSc - equivavelnt to PhD) Hydrobiology

      Phytoplankton ecology, algology

  • Experience

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Ecosystem Services: a Method for sustainable development

      University of Geneva
      Mar 2019