Dauson is a social entrepreneur, Founder and Director of Tanzania Eco-Tech And Conservation Hub (TEACH). He has experience of working in Conservation projects and integration of Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) in development programs.
Nervours Daka
Donor Relations Specialist, AFRICAN HEALTH VOLUNTEERS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE RESCUE AND REFERRALS PARTNERSHIPS
Hello there
I am a Donor relations specialist and grant writer learner eager to learn more about conservation organizations and the grant writing process that supports writing winning project proposals for conservation projects and non-conservation projects in Africa, particularly Zambia with a focus on biodiversity conservation, wildlife conservation health and community development projects
Experienced Scientific Staff with a demonstrated history of working in the environmental services industry. Skilled in Facilitation, Environmental Services, Plant Tissue Culture and Botany. Strong research professional with a Bachelor of Science - B.Sc. focused in Botany/Plant Biology from University of Indonesia.
Erick Lukonde Bwalya
Wildlife Police Officer (Field Ranger)/Research Assistant , Department of National Parks and Wildlife
My name is Erick, and I am a wildlife ranger from Zambia. I am currently in my fourth year of studies, pursuing a Bachelor of Science with a focus on wildlife conservation and natural resources management. Through hands-on experience, I have gained skills in wildlife conservation, including wildlife radio-telemetry tracking, data collection and analysis using GPS and QGIS, and graphic design for impactful communication.
Furthermore, I am an active member of the recently established CITES Global Youth Network (CGYN), where I collaborate with like-minded individuals to address global wildlife trade issues.
Additionally, I have gained considerable experience in analysing data related to wildlife law enforcement operations. I have developed an expertise in using advanced SMART-field data management techniques to enhance wildlife protection efforts. I am driven by a commitment to preserving our natural heritage and seeking new challenges in conservation.
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.
Brighton Chilekeni
CEO/Founder , tech4wild, Lumezi Safaris & Tours, Chile Farms and Tina Villa Park
Brighton Chilekeni: A Visionary Pan-African Leader Championing Conservation, Innovation, and Community Empowerment
Brighton Chilekeni's remarkable career represents the very essence of pan-African leadership a profound commitment to safeguarding Africa's natural heritage while forging sustainable pathways for economic growth and community development. A disciplined military professional with an unwavering dedication to excellence, he has established himself as a formidable force at the intersection of climate finance, conservation technology, strategic tourism, and community-driven development, with an operational footprint spanning multiple African nations.
A Pan-African Journey Forged in Passion, Vision, and Discipline
His distinguished career has taken him across Africa's most iconic landscapes, where he has designed and executed transformative conservation programs in Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. This extensive field experience is enriched by his background as a well-trained military professional, seamlessly blending frontline pragmatism with academic rigor and strategic discipline. Notably, Brighton holds the distinction of being the youngest conservation professional to receive acclaim in Kenya—a testament to his extraordinary dedication and impact. This unique journey has endowed him with an unparalleled continental perspective, which he now channels into groundbreaking climate initiatives while steering multiple visionary ventures toward success.
Core Identity: The CEO, Leader, and Advisor
🏆 Entrepreneurial Leadership
· Founder & CEO of Tech4Wildlife – A pioneering enterprise revolutionizing conservation law enforcement through the strategic adoption and mastery of advanced technology, bridging the gap between innovation and field impact.
🌿 Climate Finance Leadership
· A key architect of one of the world's most ambitious carbon conservation projects—Zambia's first-ever REDD+ initiative, which stands as the largest in Africa by hectarage and the third-largest globally. Through this landmark project, he is channeling international climate finance into vital conservation efforts and community development.
🛡️ Wildlife Law Enforcement & Security Advisor
· A trusted expert advisor in wildlife law enforcement, providing strategic guidance on anti-poaching operations, counter-trafficking initiatives, and the integration of cutting-edge technology into field security protocols, ensuring both operational effectiveness and personnel safety.
🦁 Tourism & Hospitality Visionary
· Founder of Lumezi Safaris and Tours – A premier tourism agency led by Brighton himself as an expert tour guide. The agency specializes in curating authentic travel experiences, offering expert tourism advice, and providing strategic consulting for visitors seeking to explore the heart and soul of Africa.
🌾 Agricultural & Game Ranching Innovator
· Founder of Chile Farms – An ambitious agricultural enterprise with a clear vision to become a leading game ranch and a benchmark for sustainable farming and wildlife management, contributing to ecological balance and economic diversification.
🏡 Real Estate Developer
· Founder of Tina Villa Park – A dynamic real estate venture offering high-quality flats and houses for rent and sale, creating modern, comfortable living spaces while fostering community development and sustainable urban growth.
❤️ Ranger Welfare Advocate
· Founder of The African Rangers Wellbeing Trust – A compassionate organization dedicated to supporting the physical and mental wellbeing of wildlife rangers across Africa, recognizing their sacrifice and ensuring they receive the care and dignity they deserve.
A Dynamic and Comprehensive Skill Set
Brighton's expertise is a powerful fusion of strategic leadership, entrepreneurial vision, deep technical proficiency, and military-grade discipline a combination that sets him apart as a truly transformative leader.
🚀 Visionary Leadership & Strategic Advisory
· Conservation Technology Entrepreneurship – As CEO of Tech4Wildlife, he actively drives innovation, identifies critical technological gaps, and develops solutions to combat poaching while enhancing field efficiency and protecting both wildlife and rangers.
· Large-Scale Carbon Project Management – Proven ability to lead and manage complex operations for a record-setting, continent-leading REDD+ project, driving significant climate finance and tangible community benefits.
· Strategic Security & Law Enforcement – Leveraging his military training, he provides expert-level guidance on integrating technology and tactical protocols into law enforcement operations for maximum impact and personnel safety.
· Pan-African Operational Expertise – Possesses deep, practical understanding of conservation dynamics and stakeholder engagement across diverse ecosystems in Kenya, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia.
· Ranger Wellbeing Advocacy – Through The African Rangers Wellbeing Trust, he champions the welfare of frontline conservation heroes, ensuring they receive mental health support, resources, and recognition for their courageous service.
🛠️ Advanced Conservation Technology & Field Mastery
· Technology Integration Specialist – Expert in the end-to-end deployment of conservation tech stacks, including SMART, EarthRanger, GIS, Cybertracker, and Garmin inReach, transforming how conservation is practiced on the ground.
· Data-Driven Decision Making – Leverages spatial data and real-time analytics from platforms like EarthRanger and GIS to guide patrols, model threats, and allocate resources strategically, ensuring efficient and effective conservation outcomes.
· Field Tool Proficiency – Mastery in configuring and using field tools like Cybertracker for data collection and Garmin inReach for team safety and coordination, empowering rangers to work smarter and safer.
· Conservation Fire Management Expert – Skilled in the strategic use and control of fire as an ecological management tool to maintain healthy ecosystems, prevent destructive wildfires, and enhance habitat for wildlife, demonstrating a holistic understanding of landscape management.
🌍 Strategic Field Operations, Tourism & Impact
· Anti-Poaching & Wildlife Trafficking Prevention – Designs and advises on technology-enhanced, intelligence-led law enforcement operations that are proactive and highly effective, with specialized expertise in disrupting wildlife trafficking networks.
· Human-Wildlife Conflict (HWC) Mitigation – Implements practical, community-driven solutions supported by technological monitoring, fostering coexistence between people and wildlife.
· Elite Tourism & Guided Experiences – Through Lumezi Safaris and Tours, Brighton leverages his extensive continental network and profound ecological knowledge as an expert guide to provide unparalleled travel experiences, promote eco-tourism, and support local economies.
· Game Ranching Expertise – Applies deep knowledge of sustainable wildlife management and breeding practices at Chile Farms, contributing to conservation, economic diversification, and ecological balance.
· Ranger Welfare & Support – Through The African Rangers Wellbeing Trust, he ensures that those who protect Africa's wildlife are themselves protected, supported, and valued a vital pillar of sustainable conservation.
In Summary: The Architect of a Sustainable, Tech-Enabled Future
Brighton Chilekeni is a comprehensive architect of the future for conservation, tourism, and sustainable business in Africa. He operates at a unique and powerful intersection of vision, action, and compassion:
· As a CEO and Founder, he is building transformative tools (Tech4Wildlife), showcasing Africa's breathtaking beauty (Lumezi Safaris), developing thriving communities (Tina Villa Park), innovating in agriculture and game management (Chile Farms), and championing the welfare of conservation heroes (The African Rangers Wellbeing Trust).
· As a Climate Leader, he is at the helm of a groundbreaking African carbon project, channeling international finance into vital conservation and community development, positioning Africa at the forefront of global climate action.
· As a Strategic Advisor and Expert, his military background, early recognition, and pan-African experience instill a culture of discipline, resilience, and strategic execution. His specialized command in wildlife law enforcement, anti-trafficking, guided tourism, game ranching, fire management, and ranger welfare makes him a uniquely versatile and invaluable asset to the continent.
Brighton Chilekeni is not merely participating in Africa's progress—he is actively leading its evolution. With an unwavering commitment to conservation, innovation, and human dignity, he stands as an inspirational visionary and a driving force for positive change across the continent. His legacy is one of purpose, resilience, and hope a testament to what is possible when passion meets action.
Yanna Vogiazou
Design Research | Behaviour Change | Service Design, Independent consultant (https://designfollowsinsight.com/)
Hello, I'm Yanna, a design consultant helping social and environmental impact organizations to design innovative solutions that address complex challenges. My approach combines human-centered design and behavior change strategies. I believe that understanding the drivers and barriers of human behavior in relation to environmental challenges is essential in order to design sustainable and transformative community programs that achieve conservation goals. I facilitate a design process with my clients to create tools, services and programs that drive systemic change, exploring solutions beyond campaigns and educational approaches.
I am really passionate about protecting nature and wildlife. Although my design experience stems mostly from healthcare, humanitarian aid, agriculture and climate change resilience programs (see https://designfollowsinsight.com/projects/), I have also worked on developing a biodiversity monitoring and reporting innovation strategy. My goal is to apply design research methodologies and innovation in the service of wildlife and nature.
Ahmadou Bouba( Ahmed friedmann)
Wildlife spécialist, DPFSE (Dynamique de Protection de la Faune Sauvage et de L'environnement)
Gansey Sean Penyit
PhD fellow Wildlife Resource management// Biodiversity Conservation Program Assisitant , The University of Bamenda//Voice of Nature(VoNat)
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.
I am a Malawian, a graduate from the University of Malawi, a passionate young climate activist, a founder and executive director of a nascent environmental leadership organization, Resilient-Gen. I have profound experience in community mobilization, community engagement not to mention resource mobilization. I love all things green!!
I am Opeyemi Blessing OYAWALE, a first-class wildlife and ecotourism management graduate from the prestigious University of Ibadan, Nigeria, fueled by a deep passion for wildlife research and conservation consultancy.
My academic journey has been a quest to understand and contribute to the delicate balance between humanity and the natural world. With a firm foundation in wildlife and ecotourism management, I am on a dedicated path towards becoming a wildlife researcher and consultant.
Motivated by my curiosity to explore the complex lives of wildlife, I want to establish a name for myself as a researcher and provide accurate evaluation for conservation initiatives. In addition, my goal is to provide sustainable practice consultations that help close the gap between human activity and the health of the various ecosystems on our planet.
I'm continually looking for scholarship opportunities to further my education overseas as part of my quest for excellence. By doing this, I hope to improve my perspectives on the world, my knowledge, and my abilities, positioning myself to have a bigger influence in the field of wildlife research and conservation.
My vision includes promoting responsible wildlife management, becoming a catalyst for positive change, and encouraging peaceful cohabitation between people and the natural world.
I'm eager to connect with fellow researchers, conservationists, and professionals in related fields. Whether you share a similar passion or have insights to offer, I welcome the opportunity to build meaningful connections and explore collaborations that contribute to the betterment of our environment.
I would love to connect with you if you share my enthusiasm for wildlife research and conservation consulting, and if you have any insider knowledge regarding scholarship chances. Please get in touch, and together we can set out on a mission to change the world we live in for the better.
Thank you for stopping by, and I look forward to connecting with you and like-minded individuals who share a commitment to wildlife preservation
A dynamic and detail-oriented individual with a passion for understanding service delivery, eager to contribute my knowledge and skills to dynamic conservation projects, I am seeking opportunities to collaborate with likeminded professionals and organizations dedicated to safeguarding our planet's biodiversity.
My area of interest in primate behaviors, not only because I have a background in zoology and conservation but also as someone who spent most of my time with primates. Moreover, I have some skills related to people vs wildlife conflict around PAs. currently, I'm working as a research assistant in mountain gorilla behavior data collection at Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | Rwanda.
Justin Birkhoff
Vertebrate Conservation Coordinator, Global Center for Species Survival - Indianapolis Zoo
I am an enthusiastic and progressive conservation professional with over 15 years of experience in zoological institutions and conservation non-profits. I currently work as part of a unique partnership between the IUCN SSC and the Indianapolis Zoo as part of the Global Center for Species Survival. Throughout my career, I have focused on the role of zoos as conservation organizations, serving as a bridge between in situ and ex situ conservation. I am a firm supporter of the IUCN’s One Plan Approach to conservation. My range of experience provides a broad foundation to draw from and offers unique insights for problem-solving and partnership engagement. I have experience working for and with domestic and international conservation non-profits. My focus includes supporting the development of conservation skills, utilizing innovative tools, technologies, and approaches to tackle conservation challenges, and emphasizing the contributions of local communities to wildlife conservation. I strongly believe in the power of storytelling as a conservation tool. I am eager to connect with other conservationists and offer them support, skills, and training to aid in their ongoing work.
I am a conservation biologist with experience working in zimbabwe and Nigeria. My areas of interest are: ornithology, conservation technology, conservation communications and Community Based Natural Resource Management.
I am currently working at a cattle and wildlife ranch deploying the Holistic management framework to ensure coexistence between people, planet and profit.
Loupa Pius, MSc. Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management at Gulu University in Uganda. Conservation and Policy- Charles R Wall Policy Fellow 2023. I work as landscape officer, at African Wildlife Foundation, The rangeland consultant and Founder of Rural Land Initiative Africa. The Co -chair International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralist (IYRP 2026) Eastern Africa Working Group; Volunteer Coordinator Eastern Africa Indigenous Peoples Alliance (EAICA).