Nina Paige Hadley

Senior Director, Guardians, Re:wild

Natsani Brandon Dube

MSc Student, University of St Andrews

Muhammad Asif Khan

Student , University of Haripur

Meet Muhammad Asif Khan, a passionate forestry student. With a strong interest in conservation and sustainability, I'm dedicated to understanding the management of forests and the impact of human activity on them. In my free time, I enjoy hiking and camping in the great outdoors. I'm also active in student clubs and organizations related to forestry and environmental conservation. I wish to do my Master's in Forestry abroad.
MUGOGO MARK

Chief Executive Director, Uganda Environmental Conservationists Organization

I'm MUGOGO MARK with experience in wildlife tourism management , i'm an educator and a Conservationists i'm the founder and CEO of Uganda Environmental Conservationists Organization a youth lead Organization which aims to conseve Uganda's rich biodiversity , Preserve the natural resources and fight against climate change. I'm interested in educating young Pupil's in primary about Conservation work, tree planting and waste Management. I've a 3 year's experience guiding tourists , 4 year's experience doing Conservation work at Uganda Environmental Conservationists Organization.
Michael New

Conservationist, New Wildlife Tours

Maureen Kinyanjui

PhD Candidate in Conservation Science, University of Edinburgh

Conservation Scientist with experience in conservation conflicts management, sustainable agriculture, food security, drought management and rural development. Proven skills in project management, monitoring and evaluation, communication and community mobilization. I am a PhD Candidate at the School of Geosciences - University of Edinburgh. I have an MA in Global Studies from the University of Freiburg- Germany and FLACSO Argentina, MSc in Conservation and Rural Development from the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), University of Kent. My conservation interest is to improve local community participation and involvement in ecosystem management
KEDE FAWA KISITO STEVE

Secrétaire général, ACONADER

Josephat Mungoche

PhD Candidate, University of Nairobi

Lucia Rodriguez

Director, Lemur Conservation Network

Lydia Edoni

Environmental Specialist , CTE

I am from a maritime province called Milne Bay, in Papua New Guinea, where we have islands called "The Engineering Group of Islands, The DÉntrecasteaux Group of Islands, The Conflict Group of Islands (to name a few).  I have previous experience in industrial chemistry but in the past few years have moved into the environmental and sustainability space. I've done volunteer work with turtle conservation, mangrove conservation and have experience working in remote island communities. I would like to learn more about how community-based conservation and sustainable solutions work for different cultures and countries, and look forward to learning through shared experience here. 
Katie Heffner

Senior Director, Partnerships and Engagement, Center for Behavior & the Environment, Rare

Leslie Bayanza

Student, African Leadership University

Kennedy Kariuki

Founder-executive director, KenWild Initiative

Kristoffer Noriel Ordoñez

Imaginast, Sierra Madre Conservation Society

My career in conservation, research, and community relations started with the CLP-funded Calayan Rail Project as a field volunteer in 2008, focusing on its Communication, Education, and Public Awareness (CEPA) campaigns. I then followed it up with a wildlife surveying stint for the Tungtong River Conservation Project in Antipolo and as a mountain guide for a National Geographic-funded research study conducted by Dr. Tim Gallaher of the University of Hawaii. I was also the lead researcher for BAN Toxics in 2013, where I surveyed several artisanal small-scale gold mining communities across the country, measuring gaseous mercury emissions, conducting focus group discussions, and writing academic reports. I was a former Education and Research Head of the UP Mountaineers, where I was often deployed as a pro-bono lecturer in subjects such as ecotourism, basic mountaineering courses, and local guides training. Since my UPM appointment to helm its Sierra Madre Nature Trail Project in 2019, I have led multi-day trail explorations, liaised with local government units, consulted with indigenous peoples’ communities and leadership, and maintained a network of shareholders across the Sierra Madre. Quite recently, I was also involved with the Mt. Balagbag Reforestation and Empowerment project of the Philippine Parks and Biodiversity Conservation Society.  At this time, I work as a project coordinator for the Talarak Foundation's Mindoro Warty Pig Conservation Project. I am the consulting Reforestation Manager for the SJDM Carbon Forest as well, working with Earth Recovery Action. In between and around these two, I craft grant and project proposals for the Sierra Madre Conservation Society, which I co-founded 2024. 
Kaya de Reede

Assistant Manager wildlife rehabilitation centre, Merazonia

Jhon Alexander Infante Betancour

Consultant, Independent Consultant

I am an experienced biologist with a Master of Science degree and 16 years of international experience in natural resource management, forest management and restoration, nature-based solutions, climate change, human rights, traceability and capacity building within the agriculture, forestry, cattle ranching, and conservation sectors. I am skilled in Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL), adaptive management, GIS, and remote sensing. I have a proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and successfully negotiating with various stakeholders, including the public and private sectors, decision-makers, and local communities. As a visionary individual, I am deeply passionate about implementing landscape-scale initiatives that strike a balance between environmental, social, financial, and productive strategies, fostering nature restoration and regeneration. Researchgate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Jhon-Infante-Betancour-2  Quality panel member High Conservation Value Resource Network: https://www.hcvnetwork.org/quality-panel Licensed High Conservation Value (HCV) Assessor: https://www.hcvnetwork.org/people/jhon-alexander-infante-betancour High Carbon Stock Approach (HCSA) Practitioner: https://highcarbonstock.org/hcs-approach-quality-review-process/hcs-approach-registered-organisations/
Daniel Mwangi Njuguna

Lecturer , Dairy Training Institute .

I am a Dairy Consultant, and understand the Human -Wildlife interaction and Conflicts. I have studied International Animal Health and is aware of the importance of wildlife in maintaining Ecosystem Health.
ANYANG OMARIA KENNETH

RANGELAND SECURITY ASSISTANT, TAITA TAVETA WILDLIFE CONSERVANCIES ASSOCIATION

Jonathan Eveso

Lecturer/PhD Scholar, Federal University Gashua & Max-Planck Institute of Animal Behavior

Jonathan is an early career academic from Nigeria with 8 years teaching & research experience.  He has published several journal articles & conference presentations. He has also taught courses ranging from wildlife ecology,  conservation,  management and ecotourism at undergraduate level. Prior to joining academia,  he was a conservation education officer in a zoo. He is a recipient of several awards including PTDF PhD scholarship award & PASET-RSIF PhD scholarship award.  Currently, he is a pre-PhD intern in the Animal-Environment interactions lab of the Max-Planck Institute of Animal Behavior, Germany working on Vultures in Drylands project.  
Gansey Sean Penyit

Biodiversity Conservation Program Assisitant , Voice of Nature(VoNat)