A conservationist in the making trying to blend in the conservation society.

Hello everyone 🤗, I am Abomo Marthe Phannel, I am a passionate and results-driven young conservationist with a Master's degree in Natural Resources Management and a Bachelor's degree in Physical Geography. With over two years of hands-on experience in the field, I have contributed to climate action and biodiversity conservation projects across Cameroon. My areas of expertise include wildlife identification, ecotourism, community engagement, stakeholder engagement, program coordination, and partnership development. I had the opportunity to work with reputable organizations like the Zoological Society of London (ZSL), where I contributed to species monitoring through advanced tools like camera traps, acoustics sensors and GIS mapping. I am currently working with African Voices for African Forests, where I am in charge of strategic partnerships and the organization of impactful networking events. Bilingual in French and English, and proficient in digital tools, I am committed to advancing environmental sustainability through inclusive and collaborative approaches.

Mr. Paudel currently serves as a senior program manager at Bird Conservation Nepal. He has over fourteen years of experience in bird and biodiversity conservation, fundraising, project planning and implementation, and engaging with local communities to safeguard threatened bird species.

My name is Lakew Melkamu. I am a Wildlife Tourism Manager at Simien Mountains National Park, working under the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority. I hold a degree in Ecotourism and Wildlife Management from Hawassa University and Masters Degree in Tourism Management from Debark University. My work is deeply rooted in wildlife conservation protecting biodiversity while promoting responsible tourism. I’m passionate about creating a balance between conservation efforts and visitor engagement, ensuring that tourism supports, rather than harms, our protected areas. I also work closely with communities and stakeholders to raise awareness and strengthen conservation practices on the ground.

I am a skilled professional with eight years of experience in Monitoring, Evaluation, Research & Learning (MERL) for USAID-funded projects. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Demography with Economics and a Master of Science in Public Health, both from the University of Zambia. Currently, I oversee MERL activities for the USAID funded project to achieve landscape outcomes and ensure compliance with USAID requirements. My role involves managing metrics dashboards, overseeing research and data collection, and sharing lessons learned for adaptive management. I am proficient in statistical packages (SPSS, Stata, Epi-data, SMARTCARE) and Microsoft Office Suite, and excel in multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural team settings.

I’m Asmita Ranapaheli, a passionate turtle researcher with a Master’s degree in Ecology and Environment from Tribhuvan University. My work is driven by a belief that conservation thrives on collaboration. By uniting diverse voices and expertise, we can create innovative, sustainable solutions to protect habitats, empower communities, and safeguard endangered species. In addition to my research, I run Respite, a YouTube channel where I bring the wonders of wildlife, plants, and zoology to a wider audience. Through captivating and accessible content, I aim to inspire curiosity, foster a deeper connection with nature, and highlight the urgent need for biodiversity conservation in an increasingly fragile world. 

With a master degree in Protected Areas Management, I am working in the wildlife conservation unit as part of my role at APASAT NGO. My role focus on data collection on wildlife, field assessments, human wildlife coexistence and local community’s engagement in conservation efforts. This includes project management, proposal writing for funding and team supervision. I am currently leading a project on Human-Wildlife Coexistence, specifically addressing coexistence challenges between communities and the Critically Endangered Red-bellied Monkey (Cercopithecus erythrogaster erythrogaster) in the Biosphere Reserve of Ouémé. I am leading the team to conduct primate population monitoring, assess the interactions between local populations and primates, undertake coexistence strategies through environmental education, alternative livelihoods, and non-lethal deterrents and enhance community involvement in conservation approaches.

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.

Passionate and dedicated wildlife ecologist with expertise in African ecosystems and a commitment to environmental sustainability and community empowerment. Proficient in R programming and GIS, I specialize in analyzing wildlife survey data and crafting conservation strategies. Skilled in project management, data collection, and impactful communication, I deliver comprehensive reports and manage large data sets with precision. My ability to identify diverse fauna and flora across African landscapes drives innovative biodiversity preservation efforts. With a strong foundation in ecological storytelling and analysis, I strive to create meaningful change by integrating science, technology, and community-driven solutions for sustainable conservation. Focusing on the Conservation of the Globally Endangered Yellow-Casqued Hornbill in an unprotected rainforest in Cameroon

I am a Senior Forest Manager passionate about biodiversity conservation. With over two years of volunteering experience at a nonprofit conservation organization, I developed much interest in safeguarding nature when I noticed the numerous threats to nature. This arose the desire to contribute as much as possible towards nature conservation. Together with a team of like-minded young professionals we founded the nonprofit organization ,Green Growth Allies, through which we promote environmentally friendly and conservation initiatives. Thus, improving skills, collaborating and networking is our aim at this early stage. As such, Wildhub is just the right platform.

An explorer and an aspirant biodiversity conservation researcher with two years of track record in climate justice advocacy, Just Transition project leadership, and project management. I seek to delve deeper into the study of the human-nature nexus and strive to foster more harmonious coexistence.  I have a brief wildlife conservation experience at Creative Conservation Alliance on Western Hoolock Gibbon and a few other wild animals. Besides, I am undertaking training on snake rescue and other wildlife management from Save Wildlife and Nature (SWAN). I am also working as an Associate Trainer at Mekateam, a game-based pedagogy where I provide trainings on basic climate literacy and biodiversity conservation to youth. Moreover, I synthesize and express my understanding of biodiversity and natural world through my initiative, 'Toru.'  I completed my bachelor's degree from the Department of Development Studies, University of Dhaka. Currently, I am pursuing an MSc degree on GIS in Environment and Development. I aim to produce impactful conservation research on Asian Elephants in 2025 addressing the human-elephant conflict.