How we are redefining Nature and the WILD

Wild ecosystems and habitats have a natural potential to regenerate, avert the ever-increasing occurrences and scenarios of species extinction, habitat loss, and climate change- while providing the much needed resources to satisfy the needs of mankind.�

In an ideal World, nature cannot thrive without humans and the reverse is true.Terra-NatureWild Conservation is advancing the need to center people as part of ecosystems, nature, explore a deeper understanding and connection and proposing best practices to ensure coexistence through

I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wildernesses. We must never forget that it is our duty to protect this environment

–Nelson Mandela

Our Approach

Science and Stories

Unpacking the unique connection people have to Nature and the WILD. The complex science of nature and human interactions give a deeper explanation of evolutionary insights and how people have long stood as the face of nature through simple stories.�

Policy and Advocacy

Challenging and proposing narratives to save Nature and the WILD. Wildernesses are voiceless and therefore call for people to rise up and speak up for them. NatureWILD’s focus on Wildernesses is helping reframe an intergenerational narrative of how people perceive nature in a post-colonial World.

Community of Practice

Astrong network of people who rise up for Nature in policy and practice. Building the capacity of people; young and old, to understand their role and acknowledge the relevance of nature goes a long way in shaping the unique connections people have.

Species Survival and Existence

Species are building blocks of functioning ecosystems, playing key roles in the niches they occupy. By advancing the status of species of conservation concern, we are restoring the ecological function of landscapes and wildlands

Our Dedicated Team

Aiita Joshua Apamaku Co-Founder and Lead, Protected and Conserved Areas

Aiita is a Wildlife Biologist and National Geographic Explorer engaged in wildlife/biodiversity and climate policy, research and community conservation programs. He currently serves as the Regional Focal Point for Young Professionals at the IUCN World Commission of Protected Areas for East and Southern Africa. His knowledge and experiences in the biodiversity and climate spaces straddle across wildlife biology, ecology, nature-climate interactions, Nature based Solutions biodiversity financing- while enhancing citizen science and community co-led engagement on conservation programming.

Kabagambe Brian Co-Founder and Lead, Conservation and Society

Brian Kabagambe is a dedicated wildlife biologist with over five years of experience in research and data science. His work has consistently focused on the Livestock-Wildlife Interface and Community Conservation, emphasizing nature-based solutions and community-centric approaches to enhance livelihoods and promote conservation.

Drileyo Gilbert Co-Founder and Lead, Conservation Technologies

With a strong academic background and robust skill sets in geospatial science, research methods, biostatistics, student instruction, telemetry, bioacoustics, conservation AI, drones, camera traps, Gilbert possess eleven (11) years of practical conservation experience with Uganda Wildlife Authority, Wildlife Conservation Society among other institutions. He has special interests in conservation innovations and technologies, statistical ecology, and special research interests in large carnivores. He too is a member of the IUCN WCPA Young Professionals Network, ESRI Faces of Young Professional Network (FYP) among other membership affiliations.

Twinomujuni Denis Lead, Species Conservation

Dennis is a seasoned environmentalist and wildlife biologist. His expertise ranges from agro-forestry, biodiversity, rangeland management, and environmental consultancy as an ecologist specializing in ornithology, mammalogy, and herpetology. For over 4 years he has worked as an environmentalist, tour guide ,ecologist, and climate change activist and he is interested in rangeland management, community conservation, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and animal behavior. He holds an MSc in Environment and Natural Resources and a BSc in wildlife and health management from Makerere University. Some of his recent published work in the fields of wetland management, pollution, and e-waste include. https://www.ijeast.com/current-issue.php, https://www.ijeast.com/current-issue.php

Birungi Julian Head of Conservation Programs

Birungi is a Wildlife Biologist who is passionate about nature and conservation of wildlife. She is currently pursuing a Masters of Science degree in Environment and Natural Resources at Makerere University. Her interests lie in conservation biology, nature-based solutions, ethnography, community conservation and conservation education. She has experience in conducting research, teaching and mentoring young conservationists.

Oreret Erasmus Tukei Lead, Nature and Climate

A 2024 WCN Intern with an MSc in Environment and Natural Resources Management and a BSc in Wildlife Health and Management both from Makerere University, Oreret has extensive experience in Climate Change, Nature-based Solutions (NbS), Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), Agriculture and Food Systems, and Landscape & wetland restoration projects, Wildlife Conservation, One Health, Human-Wildlife Conflict Management, and protected area management. His multidisciplinary approach makes him invaluable in advancing sustainable Climate and Nature initiatives.

Katende Jonan Associate, Legal and Corporate Affairs

Jonan, with a background in Wildlife Biology is a technopreneur and business consultant across the justice, e-commerce, real estate and health among other social sectors. He holds a rich expertise in the legal and corporate space including as a business manager at Justice Chatbot Limited and advisory roles in several other startup companies. He is a board member of the Makerere Innovation Society, a member of the Africa-Berlin Network, Tech2Impact, East African Internet Governance Forum, Common Futures Conversation , Justice Innovators Community and an Ambassador of the World Summit Awards in Salzburg Austria among others. He is a fellow of the Grameen Creative Lab Young Challengers Program and University of Concordia’s District 3. Notably, He is an awarding winner of Paschnett German Literature Prize for the Alexander Von Humboldt Climate change challenge. Through Uganda Uncovered, he is among the leaders behind the annual travel writing competition and training as well as the Travel writer’s magazine in partnership with the Uganda Tourism Board.