Name
Plenary fireside chat: From the ground up: Business models in community conservation
Date & Time
Thursday, March 5, 2026, 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speakers
Moreangels Mbizah, Wildlife Conservation Action Moreangels Mbizah
Bupe Banda, Zambian Community Resources Board Association (ZCRBA) Bupe Banda
Meshurie Melembuki, Randilen Wildlife Management Area, Tanzania Meshurie Melembuki
José Monteiro, ReGeCom José Monteiro
Daniel Sopia, Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association Daniel Sopia
Bupe Banda, Zambian Community Resources Board Association (ZCRBA) Bupe Banda
Meshurie Melembuki, Randilen Wildlife Management Area, Tanzania Meshurie Melembuki
José Monteiro, ReGeCom José Monteiro
Daniel Sopia, Maasai Mara Wildlife Conservancies Association Daniel Sopia
Description
This fireside chat will delve into what drives success in community-led conservation, highlighting both achievements and obstacles. We will discuss how tailored approaches, capable leadership, and inclusive governance enable communities to benefit from conservation, fostering ownership and economic opportunity through the wildlife economy.
Session Type
Plenary- Fireside Chat