Kari Jackson Bongnda

Kari Jackson Bongnda is a Wildlife Ecologist and Manager, biodiversity conservationist, and landscape restoration specialist with 19 years of professional experience in environmental management, community development, and sustainable livelihoods. He is a PhD Fellow in Wildlife Resources Management and Ecology at the University of Calabar, Nigeria, and holds two MSc degrees, both awarded with First Class Honours, in Wildlife Resource Management and Biodiversity Conservation and Management. An award-winning conservation leader and climate change advocate, Kari is the Founder and Executive Director of Sustainable Run for Development (SURUDEV), a Cameroonian conservation and sustainable development organisation. He leads community-driven initiatives focused on biodiversity research, forest landscape restoration, agroforestry, climate resilience, environmental education, and inclusive livelihood development, with particular emphasis on vulnerable and underserved communities. His expertise spans wildlife research, ecological monitoring, habitat conservation, grant development and management, nature-based solutions, sustainable agriculture, and community-based natural resource management. He is also the founder and promoter of the SURUDEV Eco-Village initiative, which integrates biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, sustainable farming, practical environmental education, and livelihood development to demonstrate locally driven approaches to sustainable development. Kari is committed to strengthening conservation science, restoring degraded landscapes, protecting biodiversity, and empowering communities through innovation, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships. Through WildHub, he seeks to connect with fellow conservation professionals, share practical experiences from Cameroon, exchange research and restoration knowledge, and develop collaborations that advance biodiversity conservation and community-led environmental solutions.