Dr Harriet Davies-Mostert is committed to conserving Africa’s biodiversity, integrating climate, conservation, community resource management, science, and policy. Born in Zimbabwe, she has spent 25 years advancing sustainability initiatives across southern Africa. As Director of Impact at Conserve Global, Harriet collaborates with leaders and governments, designing for and measuring impact to ensure natural landscapes benefit local communities. She serves as Regional Vice-Chair for East and Southern Africa of the IUCN World Commission on Protected Areas. With over 50 scientific publications on carnivore ecology, governance, wildlife economy, and restorative justice, Harriet holds an MSc from the University of Zimbabwe and a doctorate from Oxford University’s Wildlife Conservation Research Unit.