About Marvelous Chilufya
I am an emerging environmental and climate change professional focused on Environment management, climate action, and sustainable natural resource governance. I am currently in my final year pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Environment and Climate Change at Mukuba University, with a growing orientation toward applied, policy relevant, and community grounded solutions.
My professional experience includes industrial attachment with the Mansa Forestry Department in Luapula Province, where I gained practical exposure to forest management, conservation planning, and the operational realities of environmental governance. This experience reinforced my interest in forests as critical climate systems and strengthened my commitment to linking ecosystem protection with local livelihoods and resilience.
I bring a strong blend of technical, leadership, and advocacy credentials. My training includes ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Awareness, GIS applications in conservation mapping, leadership in climate change, natural conservation education, climate change and human health, and WASH related environmental programming. These competencies position me at the intersection of environmental management, spatial analysis, public health linkages, and climate leadership, with an emphasis on evidence based action.
Beyond formal training, I have demonstrated leadership through regional and grassroots engagement. I served as the 2024 Africa Ambassador for the Healthy Environmentally Friendly Youth Campaign and remain actively involved with the Mukuba University Climate Change Action Society and the Copperbelt Institute of Natural Resources and Climate Change. I have contributed to tree planting initiatives and community mobilization under platforms such as the Keep Your Promise Campaign, advocating for climate justice and accountability.
My long term direction is centered on advancing practical solutions in forest conservation, environmental management systems, and climate policy implementation. I am particularly interested in roles that allow me to integrate science, leadership, and community engagement to drive sustainable and measurable environmental impact in Zambia and across Africa.
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Thank you Marvelous for sharing such an insightful post. I love seeing this type of content on WildHub!
Have you considered joining our Catalyst Programme? It could be a fantastic opportunity to invite fellow Zambian conservationists to share their stories and give more visibility to the work carried out in your country.
Read more here: https://wildhub.community/posts/call-for-conservation-catalysts
I truly appreciate your kind words. This is actually the first time I’m hearing about the Conservation Catalyst Programme, and I’m really grateful you brought it to my attention. It sounds like an amazing opportunity to share more stories from Zambia and connect local voices to a global platform. I’ll definitely look into it
🌿 @Marvelous Chilufya, your words are deeply moving. You’ve managed to capture not only the ecological richness of Zambia but also the emotional weight of conservation, the legacy, responsibility, and interconnectedness. I found your journey, especially through the HEY Campaign and MUCCAS, to be a testament to the power of youth-led action.
Your reflection on tree planting resonates deeply. It's inspiring to see how intention, even on a small scale, ripples outward. Out of curiosity: What do you think is the biggest barrier youth face when trying to lead conservation initiatives in Zambia, and how might we, within communities like WildHub, help break down those barriers?
How do you see traditional ecological knowledge from local communities informing or strengthening youth-led conservation? Are there stories or practices you feel deserve more attention?
Please keep sharing your experiences and insights; your voice carries both urgency and hope, and it’s exactly the kind of momentum our community needs.
One of the biggest barriers youth face in Zambia when leading conservation initiatives is limited access to funding, mentorship, and platforms to scale their ideas. Many young people are passionate and active on the groud, but without institutional support or visibility, their work often goes unnotced or unsustained. And i feel that, communities like Wildhub can help bridge this gap by offering knwledge exchange, mentorship, and collaborative spaces where young changemakers feel supported and seen.
As for traditional ecological knowledge, its a treasure we’re just beginning to truly recognize. In Luapula, for instance, elders have long observed seasonal bird migrations, rainfall patterns, and soil behavior to guide planting and harvesting. Practices likr intercropping with native species, preserving sacred groves, or designating community fishing rest periods have protected biodiversity long before modern conservation tools existed. Sadly, much of this wisdom is being lost as fewer youth engage with elders or traditional practices.
Conservation education is one of my favourite fields to explore! It's great that your university has a climate change action society with local people. Can you share a little bit of the work/programmes carried out by MUCCAS?
Oh, and welcome to WildHub! 🌻
I appreciate that. Thank you. it is great to connect with someone who also values conservation education. At MUCCAS, we focus mainly on climate awareness, school outreach, and practical action. One of our core programmes involvs visiting nearby schools to teach students about climate change, biodiversity, and sustainable living often using creative methods like art, storytelling, and music to keep it engaging. We also run tree planting drives, especially in schools and degraded areas, and organize clean up campaigns to promote waste management and recycling on campus. What I love most is how we get to take what we learn in class and apply it directly in our communities.
🌿 Welcome to WildHub, Marvelous! 🌿
It’s such a joy to have you here! Your enthusiasm for the interconnectedness of ecosystems and climate systems truly resonates with our community’s spirit of collaboration and learning.
Your work with the HEY Campaign, EcoClimate Vision, and grassroots initiatives like tree planting and advocacy shows a strong commitment to creating a lasting impact, especially at the community level. It’s inspiring to see such vibrant leadership from a youth ambassador who’s already bridging local action with global challenges.
WildHub is indeed a space where ideas leap off the page and into the field, and your interest in biodiversity conservation, protected areas, and climate resilience aligns beautifully with many ongoing conversations here.
As you settle in, I'd love to know, what’s one community-led conservation effort in Luapula or Kitwe that’s left a lasting impression on you? Sharing that story could spark new ideas and connections for others here, too.
Feel free to explore, connect, and contribute. We're all excited to learn from you and walk alongside you as your journey unfolds.
Warm regards,
Simon.
Thank you so much for the warm welcome, I truly appreciate it. One community led conservation effort that really left an impact on me was a wetland restoration initiative in Mansa, Luapula Province. The project involved local fishers and farmers coming together to protect a small but vital wetland area that had been facing degradation due to overuse and poor land practices. Wht made it powerful was how the community, especially elders, shared their traditional knowledge of the land and water systems which guided decisions on how to restore the area using local species and natural methods.In Kitwe, a more recent example was a tree planting campaign I helped organize through MUCCAS at Mukuba University. We collaboratd with local schools and the council to plant trees in urban spaces, especially in school yardsd that had been bare. It was encouraging to see students get involved and take ownership of the process from digging to learning about why those particular tree species mattered for soil and climate.both experiences showed me how local action, grounded in knowledge and community pride, can make a real difference.
Looking forward to learning from others here as well