The joint doctoral and research colloquium of the four Universities of Applied Sciences in Brandenburg invites participants to engage in academic exchange on ongoing research and doctoral projects at the universities. In addition, challenges, tips, and practical advice related to the doctoral journey will be shared and discussed with the participants. The colloquium is open to all interested researchers. It was launched in the summer semester of 2025 and will now continue as a regular event. The sessions take place online approximately every four weeks during the lecture period.

On March 19, Gino Garcia, a doctoral researcher at the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE), will present his doctoral project.

Title: Designing a Sustainability Assessment approach for the provision of Forest Ecosystem Services 

This cumulative dissertation is comprised of four research articles that explore conflicts among forest stakeholders, sustainability assessments, Payments for Ecosystem Services and transdisciplinary education. It culminates in a proposal for carrying out sustainability assessments for the provision of the wide range of Forest Ecosystem Services.