While still working as a Teaching assistant and recently joining the Butterfly Conservation as a volunteer and setting up my own Transect I wanted to have a better understanding of Conservation to enable me to help the wild animals in desperate need.  Doing a biology degree over 20 years ago I felt like I needed a more current Conservation understanding  to help the butterflies and moths which I love.  I look forward to starting the course.

Hi everyone! I am here to continue learning as I transition from mostly being in zoos as both a keeper and trainer to full time conservation roles. I will be moving from the US to Costa Rica soon and looking to find work to do there. I am a huge bird nerd but love working with pretty much any animal out there. I look forward to learning as much as I can here in this amazing community! 

Aspiring Wildlife Biologist currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Human-Animal Interactions. Passionate and self-motivated with a strong commitment to nature conservation and sustainable practices. Experienced in fieldwork, research, and reporting, with a proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Organized, dependable, and adaptable—able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude. Also brings valuable experience from the service industry, with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, communication, and professionalism in fast-paced environments. Eager to grow professionally and explore diverse career paths in wildlife conservation and environmental research.

I am a conservationist based in Namibia, I work for Save the Rhino Trust which is a conservation NGO responsible for the monitoring of free-roaming black rhino on communal land. I have over 9 years of experience in community-led conservation in the north-west of Namibia.

I am a highly driven conservation scientist with experience working in the environment, tourism, and conservation fields. In addition, I am also a BEAPA Certified Environmental Assessment Practitioner. My contribution to conservation is through both social science and natural science, with several academic journals, focusing much on Biodiversity conservation and rural livelihood nexus.  Throughout my career, I have a proven track record of coordinating conservation projects for several non-governmental organizations (NGOs), where I gained valuable experience in natural resource management. I coordinated and managed project activities, developed and implemented stakeholder engagement initiatives, and formed alliances with the government, agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders in the conservation sector. As a certified Environmental Assessment Practitioner by the Botswana Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association (BEAPA), I have successfully carried out a number of EIAs and EMPs projects. My work contributed significantly to long-term environmental protection solutions.

Experienced professional with over 13 years of teaching, research, community service, & consultation experience in the higher education industry & beyond. Proven leadership in Head of Department, project management & leading several teams, with a strong focus on community service & environmental sustainability. Conducted & participated in over 15 research works in the area of restoration ecology, soil resources & geospatial application. Handled over 12 courses for undergraduate classes; supervised & examined a number of MSc theses. Published 16 articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Dedicated Conservation with over 10 years of experience in supervision, operations management, administration, training, project management and cross-functional communication. A team player with expertise managing staff for efficient and effective operations. A passionate advocate for conservation and sustainability within communities dedicated to making a positive impact on our environment. A deep understanding of environmental issues and a strong commitment to driving change towards sustainability. Able to bring a unique blend of skills and experience to the field of conservation.

I am a dedicated anthropologist and wildlife enthusiast holding a Master's degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology from Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany. After working for many years in global companies in marketing, project- and knowledge management, I decided to dedicate myself to anthropology and conservation which has been my passion since I was very young. My particular research interest is the question of how conservation education can contribute to harmonizing the interests of nature conservation and people, mitigating human-wildlife conflicts and enabling sustainable resource use. During several field researches in Uganda I had the privilege to work with different local organisations and dedicated local conservationists in various regions. Throughout my career, I have worked in many international teams. Beyond my anthropological expertise and field experience in Uganda I offer a strong background in economics as well as profound knowledge in geography and natural sciences. Exploring wildlife conservation, sustainable resource management and conservation education in East Africa, particularly in Uganda through the lens of anthropology I strongly believe that successful conservation strategies require a holistic, interdisciplinary approach prioritizing the perspectives of local communities.. Understanding the cultural dimension of the human-environmental relationship and the integration of local knowledge are key factors for the success of conservation programs, to which anthropology can make an important contribution.