Anna-Lena Mieke
Anna-Lena Mieke is a PhD student in Environmental Science with a focus on social ecological system research at the University of Vienna, Austria. As a member of the Justice and Conservation Research Group, she contributes to interdisciplinary work on conservation and justice within complex social ecological systems. Her main research interests include political ecology, environmental justice, and the analysis of human environment relations, with particular attention to conservation conflicts and governance. Her work engages critically with the historical and contemporary role of colonial structures in nature conservation and examines how these continue to shape present day dynamics.
Anna-Lena Mieke PhD research investigates how power dynamics are embedded in conservation initiatives and how reflexive practice can help to deconstruct power asymmetries. Her work aims to contribute to more just and context sensitive conservation practices.
Country/Region of interest/research focus: Africa