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Kari Jackson Bongnda is a Wildlife Ecologist and Manager, biodiversity conservationist, and landscape restoration specialist with 19 years of professional experience in environmental management, community development, and sustainable livelihoods. He is a PhD Fellow in Wildlife Resources Management and Ecology at the University of Calabar, Nigeria, and holds two MSc degrees, both awarded with First Class Honours, in Wildlife Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation and Management. An award-winning conservation leader and climate change advocate, Kari is the Founder and Executive Director of Sustainable Run for Development (SURUDEV), a Cameroonian conservation and sustainable development organisation. He leads community-driven initiatives focused on biodiversity research, forest landscape restoration, agroforestry, climate resilience, environmental education, and inclusive livelihood development, with particular emphasis on vulnerable and underserved communities. His expertise spans wildlife research, ecological monitoring, habitat conservation, grant development and management, nature-based solutions, sustainable agriculture, and community-based natural resource management. He is also the founder and promoter of the SURUDEV Eco-Village initiative, which integrates biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, sustainable farming, practical environmental education, and livelihood development to demonstrate locally driven approaches to sustainable development. Kari is committed to strengthening conservation science, restoring degraded landscapes, protecting biodiversity, and empowering communities through innovation, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships. Through WildHub, he seeks to connect with fellow conservation professionals, share practical experiences from Cameroon, exchange research and restoration knowledge, and develop collaborations that advance biodiversity conservation and community-led environmental solutions.

Hello everyone, I am Hesborn Apwoyo, Founder of Green Community Guardians in Busia, Kenya. We are 20 youth, 15 women, volunteer CBO since 2022. Our work: Sio River wetland is 60% degraded from charcoal cutting and banana waste dumping. We collect 300kg rotten bananas weekly from 5 markets that were dumped in Sio causing methane, and we wash, solar dry and turn into crisps, flour, mandazi and jam for 3 schools. Last month we rescued 300kg and made 1500 snacks. We also collect water hyacinth plus maize husks plus peels, carbonize and press into clean briquettes for 100 families to replace charcoal. 30% profit funds 10000 bamboo and papyrus seedlings to restore 10ha Sio buffer. Zero waste model. Expertise: Land water management, community livelihood, youth training, behaviour change from charcoal to briquettes. Interest: Looking to connect with partners on circular economy, wetland restoration, low cost briquette presses and solar dryers. We have 500 Euro co-funding from Educators Lab and seek partners. Experience: 3 years community clean ups, 2 tons Sio clean up done, school feeding with rescued food. We are based in Busia at Kenya Uganda border. Asante sana for welcoming us. Hesborn Phone +254706409326 Reg No DSD/40/230/01/20348921

I’m a wildlife veterinarian who has spent the past 16 years working in wildlife conservation and animal welfare. My experience ranges from veterinary medicine and rescue center management to leading conservation projects, developing animal welfare standards, and building partnerships that help organizations have a greater impact. I’ve had the opportunity to work with teams across Latin America and internationally, always with a practical, collaborative approach.

Gansey Sean Penyit is an early-career Cameroonian conservation scientist, biodiversity specialist, and wildlife resource manager based in Bamenda, Northwest Region, Cameroon. He is highly recognized for his dedicated community-led fieldwork aimed at protecting unique and critically endangered species within Cameroon's rich biodiversity hotspots.  PhD Fellow: Pursuing a PhD program in Wildlife Ecology and Management at The University of Bamenda. Master of Science: Graduated with First Class Honors in Wildlife Resource Management from the University of Bamenda (2023–2025). Bachelor of Science: Earned his undergraduate degree in Forestry and Wildlife Resource Technology from the College of Technology (COLTECH) at the University of Bamenda. He leads a prominent project through the Rufford Foundation focused on the community-led conservation of the critically endangered Lake Oku Clawed Frog (Xenopus longipes) by promoting habitat protection around the Kilum-Ijim montane forest. Species Conservation Officer: Actively serves at the Green Globe Organization (since February 2025). Community Officer & Grants Administrator: Worked with the Global Visionaries Network (Visnet), where he managed compliance tracking and community outreach.

My name is Mugiraneza Eulade and I'm from Rwanda 🇷🇼🇷🇼. I am a passionate conservationist with an Advanced Diploma in Wildlife and Conservation Technologies and hands-on experience in wildlife tracking especially chimpanzee, youth mobilization in climate action and environmental protection as a Green Rising Ambassador. I completed a professional internship at Nyungwe National Park, where I participated in a park-wide chimpanzee monitoring survey, enhancing my field and research skills. Currently, I’m pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Wildlife and Landscape Management to deepen my expertise at the same time working as Park Ranger at Nyandungu Eco-park.

My expertise lies in applying remote sensing and GIS techniques to ecological research, particularly habitat suitability modelling using tools such as MaxEnt and ArcGIS. I am interested in understanding how climate change and land use dynamics influence species distributions in mountain ecosystems. My research has primarily focused on the Kashmir Himalaya, with an emphasis on evidence-based conservation strategies. I received my PhD from University of Kashmir, India in 2026

Caring for the Earth is as essential as protecting the organisms within it. Growing up in a community rich in natural resources, yet the lack of ecological awareness led to the vulnerability of biodiversity (flora and fauna) due to devastating environmental degradation. This sparked a pivotal shift in my career path. Instead of healing people (children) as a pediatrician, I chose to heal ecosystems as a Wildlife Biologist and Ecologist. I am currently pursuing an MPhil in Wildlife and Range Management at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). I have spent the last five years actively contributing to conservation efforts in Ghana. My experience spans roles at the Kumasi Zoological Gardens, Safari Valley Eco Resort (Safari Eco Park), Resource Management Support Center (RMSC), and field research at Mole National Park. I have developed interpersonal, technical, and soft skills in education, outreach, and tour guiding, wildlife Management and research, and GIS and remote sensing applications. I am driven by the ambition to be a Voice for Wildlife, and I am eager to contribute my skills to a multidisciplinary team like the WildHub Community, where I can help protect Earth’s biodiversity. My love for wildlife and biodiversity has motivated me in every step of my career in the new phase of my life. I hope to take the right direction in fulfilling my passion of caring for wildlife and nature that nurtures us.                                                                                                Being a Voice for Wildlife