Botanist/ethnobotanist, BSc-University of Nairobi (2014), PhD Botany & Ethnobotany-Chinese Academy of Sciences (2023). Freelancer-NMK 2014-2019, contracted field botanist-Suyian Soul 2015, 24+ publications. Interested in taxonomy, conservation, ethnobotany

I am a wearer of many hats - Director of Nature-Connected Neighbourhoods CIC, Rewilding and Engagement Officer at Citizen Zoo and a Nature-Connection Guide. I am passionate about helping people and our wild family, in particular helping to increase ecoliteracy and nature-connectedness, cultivating a sense of belonging to place and community, rewilding and restoring habitat connectivity and addressing land justice.

I am Lameck Kayira a development practioneer and founder of Ebenezer Community Development in Malawi. I am passionate about Children, Youths and the Environment hence my advocacy and work resonates with these parameters. I have experiences in Food security, livelihood, child care and protection, environmental management and livelihoods related projects. My interest therefore, is to enhance my knowledge, learn best practices and how they can sustainably be replicated in our context. Further, i envisage networking with others for professional development including sharing skills for fundraising.

My mission is to bring science & technology developments to operational market & policy applications for biodiversity conservation and climate adaption – the two biggest challenges of our time. I hold a Master of Science in Environmental Policy and Society and have a diploma in Economics. I have 20+ years of relevant experience in strategy, policy and consultancy.

I am highly skilled and dedicated professional with a strong background in wildlife care and a wide range of training in a Animal husbandry ,farming and Animal behaviour .i have a passion for working with wildlife and deep understanding of their unique needs and behaviours .with extensive knowledge and hands on experience ,I am committed to providing exceptional care and ensuring the well being of animals under my supervision.

I am an environmentalist with a diploma in Forestry and Wildlife, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Oceanography, specializing in aquatic ecosystem management. I began my career with the development association, Alternatives Durables pour le Développement (ADD), where I successfully led several environmental and agricultural projects over a span of five years. Recently, I have taken on a new role as a grant writer at Sekakoh Organization, where I continue to apply my expertise in advancing impactful environmental and biodiversity conservation initiatives.

Lydia is a seasoned conservation educator,majorly training learners in primary and secondary schools in Kenya. She is also a social mobilizer and trainer at community workshops, training on conservation of wildlife,wetlands,forests and savannahs. Lydia is very intrigued by wildlife and water related research, prompting her to carry out biodiversity research with Nature Kenya's herpetology,youth and ornithology working groups on a rolling basis. She is also a member of Nature Kenya under HARI and youth working groups.As an educator,she has interacted with at least 100 schools in the last two years during ecological visits to different forests,wetlands and national parks, teaching them about different issues on environmental conservation. I joined this platform to learn how to write compelling proposals for funding,network and face my fear of grant writing.

Hi, my name is Maike. Born and raised in South Germany, I am now located in the Netherlands (just moved a few months ago).  My life took a few detours before I ended up here, but they broaden the horizon, right? ;-) Early on, I had two big interests in life: Books and Nature.  First, I explored the first one, books, and completed vocational training in a bookshop. Then, I went to school again to be able to explore the second one, nature, by studying Biology. Well, and then I discovered the realm of sustainability and followed my studies up with the Master's program "Science in Sustainable Development" in Sweden. During that time, I focused especially on corporate sustainability but also the biodiversity aspect of sustainability.  Currently, I am working in a company, as a sustainability business controller but am always looking for a way to integrate nature, conservation and biodiversity more in my personal and professional life.  I am not yet sure where the journey will lead me, but I want to connect with like-minded people and explore opportunities.  Happy and excited to be part of this community!