Betrand Leprasele Nyage
Conservancy administrator and Project Management Assistant., Sabuli Wildlife Conservancy
I’m associate researcher in Ecology and sustainable use of natural resources, passionate about biodiversity conservation. I’m also a young leader, environmental activist and member of Togolese Society for Nature Conservation (AGBO-ZEGUE NGO), funder of Togo Youth Biodiversity Network (GYBN-TOGO) and coordinator of Ecologie Universelle NGO. With over five years' experience in youth environmental engagement, I holds a master's degree in Ecology and Wildlife Resource Management from the University of Lomé. For the past four years, I has been defending environmental protection rights, in particular the conservation of Biodiversity, by organizing training sessions, mass awareness-raising, conference-debates for communities, especially young people, and field research activities.
Indeed, since 2019, I have started to carry out research work on biodiversity management and conservation. I participated in several field research activities on different zoological groups (reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds) under the supervision of Dr. Gabriel Hoinsoudé SEGNIAGBETO, full professor and deputy director of the Laboratory of Ecology and Ecotoxicology (LaEE) at the University of Lomé. I’m also working on several conservation projects for the NGO AGBO-ZEGUE in Togo on natural resources management (mangroves, protected areas, reptiles, amphibian’s conservation and especially marine mammals and sea turtles monitoring in Togo). Since 2021, I'm been a staff member of AGBO-ZEGUE NGO. This new experience enabled me to take up the position of program manager for ecological monitoring of marine turtles from September 1, 2022 to date. Over the past two years, I have worked with specialists in zoology, epidemiology, host and symbiont biology and eco-immunology from Chicago and California to carry out research on Togolese fauna.
Student in biology and ecology (Bachelor's degree, Ecology and Environmental management (area of study: Bioecology) at the Moscow State University), climate and environmental activist from Russia. Volunteer of Greenpeace and Fridays for Future in the past. I am interested in climate change and biodiversity issues. I joined the community because I want to gain new connections, competencies and opportunities in conservation and biodiversity.
I'm a small animal veterinarian by trade but over the years have realised it's not where I need to be if I want to help make a real difference in the world. While on maternity leave with my daughter I resigned from my job and have committed myself to finding a role in conservation. Aside from the more obvious skills you'd expect from a vet, I am a problem solver, analytical thinker, researcher, multi tasker, communicator and so much more. I have a particular interest in wildlife crime and wildlife trade believing my background and experience will serve as an asset in these fields. I am open to networking, advice and opportunities. Please get in touch.
PhD student at the University of Edinburgh, researching the susceptibility and sensitivity of coral reefs and seagrass to the impacts of nitrogen pollution, with fieldwork based mostly in Maldives as part of the South Asian Nitrogen Hub. I'm is especially interested in how nature-based solutions can be used to help support marine conservation and coastal livelihood adaptations against the climate emergency. I have a keen interest in experimental fieldwork associated with coastal biogeochemistry and ecology. I completed my undergraduate in Geography at the University of Bristol and have an MSc in Marine Systems and Policies from the University of Edinburgh. I am also a qualified secondary school Geography teacher and education is a core value of what I do. My research to date has taken me to many regions around the world including Mozambique Channel, Indian Ocean, and Australia.
I'm a UK based conservationist and have worked with conservation charities here since I graduated in 2010. My strengths lie in people engagement, having spent the first ten years of my career in community engagement and volunteer management roles. I currently work for the Osprey Leadership Foundation (Our Team - Osprey Leadership Foundation (ospreylf.org)) developing and delivering programmes which equip early career conservationists with leadership skills.
Katherine Sayler
Wildlife Disease Response Coordinator, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission