Arjun Bhusal, a forestry and biodiversity conservation graduate, is a community-based conservation and sustainable development practitioner from Nepal. He works closely with the Nepal-based NGO Green Governance Nepal, where his responsibilities encompass crafting project plans and proposals, fundraising, and s
Kanto Ingotiana Razanajatovo, hailing from Madagascar, serves as the Executive Director of the Tanjona Association, a grassroots organization committed to preserving mangrove and dry forests, with a concurrent focus on enhancing the well-being of local communities. Armed with a Master’s in Finance and Eco
Simon Mitambo is an Earth Jurisprudence Practitioner and an ancestral wisdom and cosmology expert. He is a knowledge expert at the UN Harmony with Nature Initiative. He is a Co-Founder of the Society for Alternative Learning and Transformation and The Kithino Learning Centre, an emerging centre for animating, s
Wangechi Kiongo is a young Kenyan environmentalist dedicated to driving positive change in the conservation landscape. With a degree in Environmental Science, Wangechi’s journey began by actively engaging local communities in conservation efforts. She founded EcoPhilia Kenya and is co-founder of the Save
Vivian Silole Malih (27) is an Ilaikipiak Maasai born and raised in Laikipia North, Kenya. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource Management from the University of Nairobi, where she is also pursuing her MSc. in Rangeland management. Currently, she is working at IMPAC
Rosebell’s unwavering dedication to service fuels her remarkable journey to nurturing inclusive learning ecosystems that foster both growth and diversity in the conservation sector. Her impactful career spans dynamic roles across marketing, administration, operations, and human resources, weaving a rich t
Abdullahi H. Ali is an award-winning Kenyan wildlife biologist with a Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Wyoming, USA. He is the Founder of the Hirola Conservation Programme and the Somali Giraffe Project, focusing on the recovery of hirola antelope and giraffe conservation in areas along the Kenya-Somalia
Samson Letuya Luari is an Assistant Project Officer at the Ogiek Peoples Development Program (OPDP). He also coordinates the Ogiek Cultural Centre as the manager. A member of the Ogiek community, he grew up in an environment where traditional survival methods were deeply rooted. Samson is passionate about natur
Tresia Reyni Palohoen is a dedicated conservationist who has significantly contributed to wildlife preservation and community engagement. Serving as the Projects Coordinator for Selamatkan Yaki, she has shown unwavering commitment to conserving the critically endangered Sulawesi crested black macaque, locally k
Preety Sharma is a mixed-race individual with roots in the indigenous Lotha tribe of Nagaland, India. Over the past decade, she has dedicated herself to community development and sustainability efforts focused on biodiversity and livelihoods. Her work has encompassed various initiatives, such as supporting the
