Mateusz Wolnicki

Policy Officer , Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

About Mateusz Wolnicki

I have been working in community based conservation and protected area policy for the last 20 years. I am now employed by the Australian Government in the Kokoda Initiative Partnership. My key areas of work in Papua New Guinea are community land use and management planning, conservation benefit sharing, capacity building and policy. I enjoy traveling and meeting new people. In my home town I take to hiking, skiing and team activities and am involved in my work, local and global community on various committees and appointments. 

Which category below best describes the type of organisation you currently work for/or run?

Government Agency

Areas of expertise

Institutional Management & Administration Land/Water Management Livelihood, Economic & Moral Incentive Monitoring and evaluation Partnerships and collaboration development Project/programme management

Would you be willing to be approached and share your lessons learned in your area(s) of expertise with our community?

Yes

Would you like to be added to the calendar invitation for our monthly WildHub Socials?

Yes

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Recent Comments

Comment on Australia
May 27, 2025

That's fascinating Uche, the wildlife side interests me mostly because I've never done much work in that area - my background is in protected area management, community development and land use planning. It's a privilege that you can get up close and personal to the wildlife us planners are protecting from a distance. I'm sure you'll find plenty of wildlife work around Adelaide, particularly if you are willing to travel a bit.

Comment on Australia
May 26, 2025

Hi Uchenna, welcome to Adelaide, I hope it's not too cold there. It's great to connect. I'm keen to learn more about your background and interests.