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Taddeo Rusoke

Taddeo Rusoke

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Taddeo Rusoke, PhD, is a Ugandan Conservation Scientist and Tourism Professional. Taddeo is an Adjunct Professor of Sustainable Tourism and Natural Resources Management with sixteen (16) years of distinguished leadership across the conservation and higher education sectors in Uganda, South Africa, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Kenya. 

As a multi-award-winning researcher, Taddeo has received high-level global recognition for his impactful work on environmental stewardship and tourism development, including:

  • World Greatness Award (2025): For excellence in Nature Conservation in Africa.

  • The Human-Wildlife Harmonious Living Award (2023): Awarded by H.E. the President of the Republic of Uganda for outstanding contributions to human-wildlife coexistence.

  • Global Sustainable Futures Network Platinum Award (2023). Social Media Engagement and Promotion.

  • Global Sustainable Futures Network Platinum Award (2022): Honoured for Sustainability Sciences in Africa. 

Global Leadership & Academic Standing

Taddeo holds influential governance roles, serving as a Board Member for Leiden University Press (Netherlands) and on the Board of Academic Leadership for the Global Centre for Risk and Innovation (Canada), an advisory entity to the UN-ECOSOC. He is an Assistant Professor and Editorial Board Member for the journal Sustainability and Biodiversity Conservation, which is affiliated with Koç University in Istanbul, Turkey, where he:

  • Provides technical expertise and peer review for global research submissions.

  • Contributes to the strategic direction of the journal in areas such as human-wildlife coexistence and nature-based solutions.

  • Collaborates with a diverse international team of scholars, including researchers from institutions like the University of Bari (Italy) and Islamic Azad University (Iran).

An alumnus of the Centre for United Nations Constitutional Research (Belgium), he has secured individual and collaborative grants totalling USD 6,000,000 for scaling conservation education across East Africa. In 2024, he was ranked as the 13th best Scientist & Researcher at Nkumba University and among the top researchers in Uganda and the East African region.

Academic Qualifications

  • PhD in Natural Resources Management (Conservation Sciences) – Nkumba University, Uganda.

  • MSc in Environmental Health – Nkumba University, Uganda.

  • BSc in Wildlife Management Sciences – Nkumba University, Uganda.

  • Specialised Certifications: a) General Conservation (Arizona State University – USA),

  • b) Nature-Based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience (UNEP & SDG Academy)

  • c) Climate Governance (Centre for United Nations Constitutional Research, Belgium.

Research Fellowships & Consultancies

Dr Rusoke maintains a robust network of international research affiliations:

  • Senior Research Associate: Centre for Environmental Policy, Imperial College London.

  • Research Associate: African Wildlife Economy Institute (AWEI), Stellenbosch University.

  • Research Fellow: Mammal Research Institute (Whale Unit), University of Pretoria.

  • Sustainable Tourism Expert: Leading the Sustainable Tourism Enhancement Project in the Lake Victoria Region (BOKU University, Austria; Maseno University, Kenya and Nkumba University, Uganda).

He is the Founder of Africa One Consult Limited Group and has provided technical expertise to organisations, including:

a) United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), Nature-based Solutions 

b) Worldwide Fund for Nature (WWF) Strategy

c) Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), Projects on combating wildlife crime 

d) Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) Strategy, 

e) Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife, and Antiquities (MTWA) Policy matters,

f) International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Commissions CEM & CEC

g) African Capacity Building Foundation (Harare, Zimbabwe)

h) African Wildlife Foundation (AWF), Uganda Strategy, 

I) Wildlife Clubs of Uganda and Kenya (Programmes and Strategy)

J) ELSAMARE – Centre for Education in Sustainability, Naivasha, Kenya, among others.

His project portfolio includes the US Forest Service-funded “Youth in Forest-Based Enterprise Development and Ecotourism in Uganda.”

Core Research & Expertise

Dr Rusoke’s work integrates ecological integrity with community prosperity, focusing on:

  • Tourism & Culture: Ecotourism development, museums, and cultural villages.

  • Climate & Governance: Climate resilience, adaptive capacity, and nature-based solutions.

  • Conservation Strategy: Area-based conservation, wildlife economies, and environmental education.

  • Conflict & Livelihoods: Human-wildlife conflict mitigation, bioprospecting, and forest-based enterprises.

  • Postgraduate Certificate (PGCE) – 2022 in Tourism, Biodiversity and Livelihoods, Arizona State University, College of Public Administration and Community Solutions, USA.
  • Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Natural Resources Management – 2021 (Conservation Sciences) Biodiversity, Sustainable Tourism, Human-Wildlife Conflict Management, Livelihoods Improvement. Research: Effectiveness of Buffer Crops as Mitigation Strategy to Crop Damage by Wild Animals, Nkumba University, Uganda.
  • Master of Science in Environmental and Ecosystems Health – 2012 (Sustainable Development Policies and the Environment), Nkumba University, Uganda.
  • Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management Sciences -2010 (Ecotourism, Zoology for Tourism, and Protected Area Systems and Management), First Class Hons. CGPA4.5, Nkumba University, Uganda.
  1. Patrick Engoru, Taddeo Rusoke, Adalbert Aine-Omucunguzi…. (2025) Population Status and Distribution of Grey Crowned Cranes (Balearica regulorum) in Uganda: A Comprehensive Country-wide Census. Wild (Inprint).
  2. Thomas Pienkowski, Matt Clark, Taddeo Rusoke… (2025). Diagnosing scaling bottlenecks in ten community conservation initiatives in South and East Africa. Sciety https://sciety.org/articles/activity/10.31235/osf.io/uegdn_v1
  3. Taddeo Rusoke (2024). Global Warming and Climate Change. Asif, M., Sahin, G., & Khalid, M. (Eds.). (2024). Handbook of Energy and Environment in the 21st Century: Technology and Policy Dynamics (1st ed.). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781032715438
  4. Taddeo Rusoke (2024). Improving Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers Adjacent to Wildlife-Protected Areas to Mitigate Human-Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/383123890_Improving_Livelihoods_of_Smallholder_Farmers_Adjacent_to_Wildlife-Protected_Areas_to_Mitigate_Human Wildlife_Conflicts_in_Uganda_A_Case_Study_of_Selected_Parishes_Bordering_Kibale_National_Park
  5. Kigenyi, Richard, Moses, Talibita and Rusoke, Taddeo (2024). Community-Led Participatory Forest Monitoring for the Restoration of Kibale National Park (KNP) in Western Uganda. Journal of Global Ecology and Environment, 20 (4). pp. 115-125. ISSN 2454-2644.
  6. Kigenyi, R., & Rusoke, T. (2024). Community Involvement in Participatory Forest Monitoring around Kibale National Park of Western Uganda. Journal of Global Ecology and Environment, 20(4), 43–51. https://doi.org/10.56557/jogee/2024/v20i48879.
  7. Kigenyi, R., Kalulu, R., & Rusoke, T. (2024). The Influence of Participatory Forest Monitoring on Natural Forest Management and Community Welfare: A Case Study in Kibale National Park, Western Uganda. Journal of Global Ecology and Environment, 20(4), 89–101. https://doi.org/10.56557/jogee/2024/v20i48914.
  8. Taddeo Rusoke (2023). Assessment of the Framework for Tourism Revenue Sharing Schemes in Uganda. A case of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, South Western Uganda. Uganda Wildlife Authority. Kampala Uganda. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371044764_Assessment_of_the_Framework_for_Tourism_Revenue_Sharing_Schemes_in_Uganda_A_case_of_Bwindi_Impenetrable_National_Park_South_Western_Uganda.
  9. Taddeo Rusoke (2023). Buffer Crops Farming against Wild Animal Damage on Crops in Uganda. Marianum Press Limited, Kisubi, Uganda. ISBN: 978-9913-615-31-0 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/370939735_Buffer_Crops_Farming_against_Wild_Animal_Damage_on_Crops_in_Uganda.
  10. Michael Kusuro, Denis Ochan Odong and Taddeo Rusoke (2023). Loss of Forest Ecosystem due to Refugee Settlement: An Analysis of Underlying Causes at Bugoma Central Forest Reserve in Kyangwali Sub-Country, Kikuube District, Western Uganda. https://ikprress.org/index.php/JOGEE/article/view/8423.
  11. Taddeo Rusoke and Orach-Meza Faustino (2023). Farmer’s readiness to buy, adopt, and participate in the growing of buffer crops to mitigate wild animal damage on crops around Kibale National Park, western Uganda. Journal of Global Ecology and Environment, 19:32-39. ISSN: 2454-2644. https://ikprress.org/index.php/JOGEE/article/view/8410.
  12. Nambi Pauline and Taddeo Rusoke (2023). Socioeconomic Effects of Tourism Revenue Sharing (TRS) on Protected-Area Communities Bordering Bugungu Wildlife Reserve, Buliisa District, Uganda. Asian Journal of Arts, Humanities and Social Studies. 6:121-127. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/374030410_Socioeconomic_Effects_of_Tourism_Revenue_Sharing_TRS_on_Protected_Area-Communities_Bordering_Bugungu_Wildlife_Reserve_Buliisa_District_Uganda.
  13. Mugenyi Christine Angeline, Taddeo Rusoke, and Athieno Petrolina O. Mukasa (2023). Perceptions on Community Forest Management Practices and Protection of Kwonga Clan Forest, Kabwoya Kikuube District, Uganda. Journal of Global Ecology and Management. 19:25-31.
  14. Taddeo Rusoke (2023). Assessment of the Framework for Tourism Revenue Sharing Schemes in Uganda. A case of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, South Western Uganda. Uganda Wildlife Authority. Kampala Uganda. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/371044764_Assessment_of_the_Framework_for_Tourism_Revenue_Sharing_Schemes_in_Uganda_A_case_of_Bwindi_Impenetrable_National_Park_South_Western_Uganda.
  15. Wilson Katamigwa K and Taddeo Rusoke (2023). Perceptions of Local Communities towards Sport Hunting Activities in Rurambira and Nyakahita parishes, Kiruhura District. https://directresearchpublisher.org/drjsses/abstract/perceptions-of-local-communities-towards-sport-hunting-activities-in-rurambira-and-nyakahita-parishes-kiruhura-district/
  16. Taddeo Rusoke (2022). Spending on Tobacco and Heaviness of Smoking Index among Ugandans. Nkumba International Research Journal. Vol. 2:67-69. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361426315_Spending_on_Tobacco_and_Heaviness_of_Smoking_Index_among_Ugandans.
  17. Taddeo Rusoke (2021). Human-wildlife conflicts: What’s the future for people and wildlife? SNHC Journal Bhopal, 6:42-44. https://snhcindia.org/snhc-journal/june-2021/
  18. Taddeo Rusoke and Orach-Meza Faustino (2021). Buffer Crops as a Mitigation Measure against Crop Damage by Wildlife: A case of farmers bordering Kibale National Park, western Uganda. https://ijaeb.org/link6.php?id=652
  19. Aggrey Rwetsiba and Taddeo Rusoke (2021). Crop protection interventions and wildlife damage management around Kibale National Park, Uganda. https://ijaeb.org/link6.php?id=653
  20. Taddeo Rusoke, Mbahinzireki G, Orach-Meza FL (2020). Philosophical perspectives on wildlife crop damage and management. Res. J. Agric. and Food Sci. 8. p. 177-184. ISSN 2354-4147: DOI 10.26765/DRJAFS596018732. https://directresearchpublisher.org/drjafs/abstract/philosophical-perspectives-on-wildlife-crop-damage-and-management.
  21. Taddeo Rusoke, Talibita Moses, Kirigwajjo Moses & Emma Wanyonyi (2020). Africa Tobacco Industry Monitoring Country Report for Uganda. African Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research, Pretoria, South Africa. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/344396101_Africa_Tobacco_Industry_Monitoring_Country_Report_for_Uganda_Revised_2020.

  22. Businge P, Rusoke T, et al. (2019). The Great Kingdom of Tooro: Discover its Friendly People, Amazing Culture and Hidden Treasures. Greatness University Publishers. SBN-10: ‎1913164926, ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1913164928. Luton, London. https://www.amazon.com/Great-Kingdom-Tooro-Discover-Treasures/dp/1913164926

  23. Taddeo Rusoke and Rwetsiba Aggrey (2019). Review of the effectiveness of Crop Damage Management Strategies in deterring crop damage by wild animals from Kibale National Park in Uganda. Uganda Wildlife Authority, Kampala, Uganda.

  24. Businge P, Rusoke, T et al. (2018). My Education Journey in Africa, In: Jesus Changed Our Lives: Stories From The Heart To Enrich Your Faith (Greatness Series). Greatness University Publishers, ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1999949471.

  25. Taddeo Rusoke (2023). Gorilla permit fraud dents community-led conservation efforts in Uganda. https://news-mongabay-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/news.mongabay.com/2023/10/gorilla-permit-fraud-dents-community-led-conservation-efforts-in-uganda/amp/
  26. Taddeo Rusoke (2023). Gender roles in forest landscape restoration: What is your contribution towards climate change mitigation? https://www.newvision.co.ug/category/blogs/gender-roles-in-forest-landscape-restoration-155912
  27. Taddeo Rusoke (2022). Does Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) affect building resilient wildlife economies across Africa? https://www0.sun.ac.za/awei/posts/iwt-resilient-wildlife-economies Taddeo Rusoke (2022).
  28. Wildlife Farming in Uganda: An alternative wildlife income stream for communities. https://www0.sun.ac.za/awei/posts/wildlife-farming-uganda Taddeo Rusoke (2022). Building resilient wildlife economies across Africa through Wildlife Use Rights. https://www.bukedde.co.ug/tourism/124606/building-resilient-wildlife-economies-across Taddeo
  29. Rusoke (2022). Regenerative agriculture is reviving the farming future for Africa. https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/131272 Taddeo Rusoke (2022). My crops and your wildlife park:
  30. Can digging trenches minimize Elephant crop depredation? https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/127243 Taddeo Rusoke (2021). Smart cities contributing to net-zero emissions: lessons for city authorities. Https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/113890/smart-cities-contributing-to-net-zero-emissio
  31. Taddeo Rusoke (2021). Here is how Boda Boda can be utilised to promote tourism around Kampala. Https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/116750.
  32. Taddeo Rusoke (2021). Healthier living and wellness: Understanding Trans fatty acids, their health implications. Https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/115009.
  33. Taddeo Rusoke (2021). Agriculture and proximity to protected areas: What’s the future for people and wildlife? https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/109105.
  34. Taddeo Rusoke (2021). Tobacco exposure, addiction in Uganda: What is accelerating its use? https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/108361.
  35. Taddeo Rusoke (2021). COVID-19 and the impact on school-going children bordering protected areas. https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/107906.
  36. Taddeo Rusoke (2021). Stopping human-wildlife conflicts in Uganda: Lessons from farmers growing buffer crops. https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/107600.
  37. Taddeo Rusoke (2019). What can Uganda do to ensure healthier lives and well-being? Available at: https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1508264/uganda-ensure-healthy-lives-wellbeing
  38. Taddeo Rusoke (2018). Can Tobacco Pave the Way for Alternative Livelihood Crops in Uganda? Available at: https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1478761/tobacco-growing-pave-livelihood-crops.
  1. Principal Investigator 2026. Trade Regulation -Socioeconomic and Conservation Assessment of Fishing Enclaves in Queen Elizabeth National Park Man and Biosphere Reserve, Uganda (Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities).
  2. Project Partner 2024-2028: Welcome to Green Schools Project in Uganda (WWF UCO and WWF Netherlands).
  3. Project Partner 2025. Empowering Environmental Teachers as Crane Conservation Stewards (ICF ACCP, and ICF USA).
  4. Co-Principal Investigator 2024/05. Green Entrepreneurial Orientation to Build Resilient Food Security Systems to Enhance Income at the Household Level in the Acholi Sub-Region, Northern Uganda (Mountains of the Moon University).
  5. Project Coordinator and co-Investigator 2023/2024: Sustainable Tourism in Lake Victoria Region (Maseno University, Kenya, BOKU Austria and Nkumba University).
  6. Project Lead and Contact Person, May 2024: Improving Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers Adjacent to Wildlife Protected Areas to Mitigate Human- Wildlife Conflicts in Uganda and Africa. Funded by Uganda Wildlife Authority.
  7. Project Lead and Coordinator: September 2023: Youth in Forest-Based Enterprises around Kibale National Park. Granted by the United States Forest Service (USA).
  8. Principal Investigator: September 2022: Assessment of the framework of Tourism revenue-sharing schemes and their impacts on the Livelihoods of Communities Bordering Protected Areas in Uganda. A Case Study of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Southwestern Uganda.
  9. Co-Investigator: August 2022. Won a project from the Office of the Prime Minister of Uganda (OPM) and the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development to assess “Local Government Performance Assessment of Service Delivery for the Eastern Region” as a senior environmental management specialist (EMS), FY 2022/23.
  10. Co-Investigator: From 2018 to 2021, in Building Effective Tobacco Control Advocates in Africa (BETA). Partly aimed at scaling down tobacco farming, which degrades natural ecosystems in East and Southern Africa. In Uganda, targeting the transformation of 78,000 farmers to promote alternative crops to tobacco agriculture. A project of about US $500,000 involved twelve African Countries (Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Benin, Mauritania, South Africa, Botswana, Gabon, Senegal, and The Gambia) from 2018 to 2021.
  11. Principal Investigator: From 2017-2020: Effectiveness of buffer crops as a mitigation strategy to crop damage by wild animals: A Case of Crop Farmers bordering Kibale National Park, Uganda. A project that involved working with 14,000 households in identifying and growing buffer crops to stop crop loss to wild animals from Kibale National Park.
  12. Principal Investigator: From 2018 to 2019: Designing and Assessment of effectiveness of Problem-Animal Management Interventions around Kibale National Park, western Uganda. Supported by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Worked with 396 crop farmers to develop crop protection interventions to enhance livelihoods through the mitigation of crop loss to wild animals.
  13. Principal Investigator: In 2020, Baseline Survey on “children’s developmental disabilities in Uganda”. The project was funded by Bella Smiles for Developmental Disabilities, Washington, USA (BSDD-USA) through BSDD-Uganda.
  14. Principal Investigator: In 2018: Spending on Tobacco and Heaviness of Smoking Index in Uganda 2018”. Funded by Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and African Capacity Building Foundation, Harare, Zimbabwe. This was a research fellowship supported by Sefako Makgatho University (South Africa) and the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF), implemented by the African Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research (Pretoria, South Africa).
  15. Supervisor: In 2017: Women in Forestry Resources Sustainability – Supervised a project that involved 532 women participating in forest resources sustainability. The project aimed to document the type of forest resources and products extracted, identify best forest management practices championed by women groups aimed at climate change mitigation, and the role of women in low-value forest activities around Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve in Western Uganda.
  16. Principal Investigator 2013: Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) Project in Western Uganda among Private Forest Owners to reduce the deforestation of natural forests on private land through Payment for Avoided Deforestation per forest hectare conserved and protected (PAD). The project involved 417 private forest owners and farmers owning private natural forests between Budongo and Bugoma Central Forest Reserves.
  17. Co-Principal Investigator: In 2009: The Linkage between Wildlife and Culture of the People in South Western Uganda (2009). A project that led to the formation of the Igongo Museum in Mbarara, Uganda. The project was funded by a private Museum developer.
  18. Principal Investigator: In 2008: Relevance of captive wildlife management centers in the promotion of environmental conservation. A Case of Entebbe Zoo (2008).

PhD Level (ongoing)
1. Uwayo P. (2025-2028). The Nexus Between Wetland Ecosystem Services and
Community Livelihoods: A Framework for Sustainable Ecotourism in the Muvumba River
Basin, Nyagatare District-Eastern Province, Rwanda. Nkumba University.

2. Kayiira M. (2025-2028). Public Art Projects Contribution to the Revitalisation of
Urban Public Space in Entebbe Municipality, Central Uganda (2025), Nkumba University.
3. Mukalazi F. (2024-2027). Anthropogenic Disturbances on Survival and Reproduc
tion of Highland Bamboo in Echuya Central Forest Reserve, South-Western Uganda.

4. Aharikundira M. (2024-2027). Integrated Water Resource Management and
Sustainable Climate Resilient Water Investment in Uganda.

5. Byakagaba W. A Multi-Level Governance Framework for Synchronizing Clinical Apprenticeship Systems: A Comparative Analysis of Regional Referral and Inter-Institutional Alliances in Uganda.”

PhD. Level (Examination and Supervision to completion)
7. Community Empowerment and Ownership of Tourism Enterprises in Musanze District,
Rwanda. A Case of Communities bordering Kinigi Sector of Volcanoes National Park,
2023.

8. Community Participation as a Mechanism for Social Equity, Tourism and Environmental
Governance in Large Scale Agricultural Investments (LAIs) in Uganda 2023.

9. Retirement Planning and Life Satisfaction of Retired Teachers in Wakiso District, Uganda,
2023.

10. Childhood Sanitation Practices as Facilitators to Achieve Sustainability Improvement and
Maintenance of an Excreta-Free Children Environment: A Case of Community-led Total
Sanitation Programming in Northern Uganda 2023.

11. Implementation of the National Environment Management Policy on Solid Waste Man
agement in Uganda: A Case of Selected Cities in Eastern Uganda, 2023.

Master’s Level Supervision at Mountains of the Moon University, Fort Portal
1. Nuwabiine Dorothy (2022-2025). Assessment of the climate variability and foraging be
haviour of red colobus monkeys (piliocolobus tephrosceles) in Kibale National Park,
Uganda: A case of Kanyawara village.

2. Kahunde Irene (2022-2025). Solid Waste Management on River Mpanga Ecosystem and
People’s Health in Fort Portal City, Western Uganda.

3. Kyomukama Evelyn (2022-2025). Community Conservation Support Programs and Re
duction of Illegal Activities in Protected Areas. A Case of Katonga Wildlife Reserve,
Uganda.

4. Kansiime Grace (2022-2025). Electronic Waste Management in Uganda: A Case of Fort
Portal City, Western Uganda (MSc level) 2023/2024 ongoing @Mountains of the Moon
University- MMU.

5. Niwakora Anthony (2024-2026). Influence of land use on soil and water quality around
Lake Saaka in Fort Portal, Western Uganda.

6. Nelson Enyagu (2024-2026) Assessing the abundance and Spatial Distribution of Chim
panzee Food and Nesting Forest Plant Species in the Northern part of Bwindi Impene
trable National Park, SW Uganda.

MSc Supervision to completion 2015 to 2025 at Nkumba University
7. Mirembe V. Perceived effectiveness of electric fences in mitigating human-elephant conflicts in
Uganda: A case of Murchison Falls National Park.

8. Kigenyi R. Perceived effectiveness of participatory forest monitoring and natural forest restoration
in Uganda: A case of communities bordering Mainaro sector, Kibale National Park,
Uganda.

9. Kusuro M. Loss of Forest Ecosystem due to Refugee Settlement: An Analysis of Underlying Causes
at Bugoma Central Forest Reserve in Kyangwali Sub-Country, Kikuube District, Western
Uganda.

10. Nambi P. Socioeconomic Effects of Tourism Revenue Sharing (TRS) on Protected-Area Communi
ties Bordering Bugungu Wildlife Reserve, Buliisa District, Uganda.

11. MMugenyi C. Perceptions on Community Forest Management Practices and Protection of Kwonga
Clan Forest, Kabwoya Kikuube District, Uganda.

12. Katamigwa W. Perceptions of Local Communities towards Sport Hunting Activities in Rurambira and
Nyakahita parishes, Kiruhura District.

13. RWETSIBA A. Crop protection interventions and wildlife damage management around Kibale National
Park, Uganda

14. Apophia J. The Role of Women in Forestry Resources Sustainability in Uganda. A Case of Kalinzu
Central Forest Reserve, Bushenyi, Uganda.

15. Kiconco A. Challenges of Developing Cultural Heritage Attractions for Tourism Development in
Uganda: A Case Study of Igongo Cultural Centre, Great Lakes Museum, and Edirisa Mu
seum in South-Western Uganda.

Undergraduate Level
1. Balyesiima Godfrey (2022-2025). Enhancing Visitor Numbers and Tourism Experience
at Semuliki National Park, Bundibugyo District, Western Uganda.
2. Kwizera Dianah (2022-2025). The Socio-Economic and Tourism Effect of Semuliki Na
tional Park on Communities in Bundibugyo District, Western Uganda.
3. Niwamanya Samuel (2023-2026) Livelihood Interventions and Community Percep
tions toward Wildlife Conservation: A Case of Kibale National Park, Western Uganda
4. Mugara Joshua (2023-2026). Assessing the role of social media platforms and user
generated content on tourist destination choices in Uganda.
5. Kebirungi Merab (2023-2026). Tourism and Rural Socioeconomic Transformation – A
case of Kasenda Sub-County, Kabarole District, Western Uganda.
6. Human-Wildlife Conflicts and Livelihood Loss around Murchison Falls Conservation
Area. By Ahabura Edgar, 2023.
7. Botanical Gardens and Conservation of Threatened Plant Species. A Case of Tooro
Botanical Gardens, By Mutegeki Said, 2023.
8. Implementation of National Forestry Tree Planting Policies and Forest Ecosystems
Restoration in Masaka, By Semaganda Joseph, 2023.
9. Effect of ex-situ conservation on the protection of snakes in Uganda’s reptile farms.
By Namayanja Lydia, 2023.
10. Crocodile Farming, Species protection and community Livelihoods in Buwama, Cen
tral Uganda. By Onenrwot Erick 2023
11. The implications of COVID-19 disease and lockdown on conservation efforts of
Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (Entebbe Zoo), Wakiso, Uganda. By
Mirembe Dan 2020/2021.
12. The Effect of Mountain Tourism on the Socio-economic Development of Communi
ties in Bugoye SC, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Western Uganda. By Bwam
bale Dithan 2020/2021.
13. The effects of pastoral activities on wildlife conservation: A case of communities in
Nyakatonzi S/C, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Western Uganda. By Bwambale
Saimon 2020/2021.
14. Forest Resource Use and Management. A case of Bungokho Central Forest Reserve,
Mbale, Uganda. By Achieng Judith. Graduated in 2019.
15. Contribution of Botanical Gardens towards Tourism Development in Uganda. By
Tumwijukye Aggrey. Graduated in 2019.
16. Man and Lion Conflicts on the conservation status of lions in Queen Elizabeth Na
tional Park. By Haruna Kulu. Graduated in 2019.
17. Influence of availability of farm inputs on tea production among outgrowers in
Wakiso. Case of Nakigalala and Lubowa Tea Estates, Central Uganda. By Kato Reyn
old Ambrose. Graduated in 2019.
18. Effects of Tourism Development on Communities Adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable
National Park, Rubanda, Uganda, By Banshekuura Mathias. Graduated in 2019.
19. Collaborative Forest Management and Sustainable Forestry. By Kyalisima Richard.
Graduated in 2017.
20. Poaching Practices and Wildlife Conservation in Uganda. By Drama O. Alex, 2016.
Graduated in 2017.
21. The contribution of Indigenous Technical Knowledge on human-wildlife conflict res
olution around Kibale National Park. By Bagamba Hebert Mugume. Graduated in
2017.
22. Assessment of the effects of human practices on wildlife in Kapir Sub-County, Ngora,
Eastern Uganda. By Bizibu Samuel. Graduated in 2017.
23. Contributions of Indigenous Technical Knowledge on Wildlife Conservation. By Mu
hanguzi Francis. Graduated in 2016.
24. Effects of fire on wildlife habitats in Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda. Taremwa
Barnabas 2016.
25. Effects of Quelea Quelea Birds on rice production in Paliisa District, Eastern Uganda.
By Oduccu Martin. Graduated in 2016.
26. Illegal Ivory and its effect on the elephant population in Uganda. Case of Queen
Elizabeth National Park. By Twinomujuni Joshua. Graduated in October 2016.
27. Assessment of Collaborative Forest Resource Use Agreements between Rwenzori
Mountains National Park and the surrounding communities of Karangura S/C in Ka
barole district. By Kyalisima Richard. Graduated in 2016.
28. Land use types and human practices and their effects on wildlife habitats around
Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda. By Amanya Israel. Graduated in 2015.
29. Challenges affecting small-scale water supplies’ provision of safe drinking water to
the community. Case study of Kasese Municipality. By Marunga Hilda. Graduated
in 2015.
30. The Role of Wildlife Farming in the Development of Tourism in Uganda: A Case of
The Reptile Village, Katabi, Entebbe, Uganda. By Mahoro Adeline. Graduated in
2014.
31. Collaborative Forest Management (Cfm) And Conservation of Central Forest Re
serves (CFRs): A Case Study of Mabira Central Forest Reserve in Buikwe District,
Uganda. Luga David, Graduated 2013.
32. Human Activities and Forest Resource Management around Busitema Central Forest
Reserve, Busia District, Eastern Uganda. By Oluge Denis, Graduated 2013.
33. The effects of increasing human population on the fisheries of the resource base of
Lake Victoria, Uganda: A case study of Kasenyi Landing Site, Wakiso, Uganda. By Ada
Jane: Graduated in 2012.

Awards

1. World Greatness Award for Nature Conservation in Africa 2025.
2. Government of the Republic of Uganda – Human-Wildlife Harmonious Living Award 2024
3. Global Sustainable Futures Network Platinum Award for Sustainability Sciences in Uganda 2022, UK
4. Global Sustainable Futures Network Platinum Award for Social Media Engagement and Promotion 2023, UK

Workshops and Conferences 

  1. March 6, 2026 (Nakawa, Uganda), Facilitator, Insights into the Critical Role of Young People in Driving the Tourism Sector Forward
  2. February 20, 2026 (Entebbe, Uganda). Speaker, Save the African Grey Parrot – The Uganda Wildlife Authority – UWA and Chubu University (Japan), African Grey Parrot Conservation Symposium,  at the Admas Grand Hotel in Entebbe.
  3. September 11th to 13th 2025 (Entebbe, Uganda), Facilitator, National Workshop on Environmental Education in the Context of Sustainable Development, UWEC, Entebbe, Uganda.
  4. August 23rd 2025, (Stellenbosch, South Africa), Facilitator, Shared Spaces, Shared Struggles: Understanding Human-Elephant Conflicts in Africa (South Africa).
  5. August 4th 2025 (Naivasha, Kenya), Facilitator, Youth in forest-based enterprise development program around Kibale National Park, supported by the United States Forest Service, ELSAMARE CES, Naivasha, Kenya. August 4th 2025.
  6. July 30th 2025 (Brisbane, Australia), Facilitator, Thrive Framework Workshop Australia (online), delivered a talk on Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security, Brisbane, Australia. July 30th 2025.
  7. 27th-28th July 2025 (Mbarara, Uganda), Facilitator, Training on Competence-Based Learning at Bishop Stuart University, Mbarara City, Uganda.
  8. July 19th 2025 (Jakarta, Indonesia), Facilitator at International Seminar on “Environment & Sustainable Development”, EXSACTA 2025, Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia, delivered a presentation on “Forging a Sustainable Future: A Decade of Progress and a Vision for 2030 in East African Conservation and Development”, July 19th 2025.
  9. May 20-23, 2025, (Entebbe, Uganda) Participant, the Maiden Annual International Conference on Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Restorative Development in Africa, Entebbe, Uganda.
  10. May 24th, 2025, (Entebbe, Uganda) Participant in Commercialisation of Academic Research Initiative (CARI), organised by RUFORUM, Entebbe, Uganda.
  11. April 24th 2025, (Kampala, Uganda), Facilitator, the Green Narratives Sustainability series in Hospitality and Tourism (Uganda).
  12. November 27th 2024 (Accra, Ghana), Facilitator, Africa Continental Engineering And Construction Real Estate Summit, Berliner Platz Conference, November Centre, East Legon, Accra, Ghana. Presentation: The Future of Forest Conservation in the wake of rising Global Housing Demand: Opportunities, Threats, and Way Forward for Africa.
  13. June 18th 2024 (Kampala, Uganda), Facilitator, Third Uganda Annual National SDGs Conference organised by the National SDG Secretariat at the Office of the Prime Minister in partnership with the UN System in Uganda. Under the theme: Climate Change and SDGs.
  14. June 13, 2024 (Stellenbosch, South Africa), Facilitator -Exploring East Africa’s Wildlife Economy series entitled “Dialogue 5 on Wildlife Use Tourism, South Africa.
  15. August 23, 2024 (Entebbe, Uganda). Session Chair, Nkumba University Annual PhD Research Conference.
  16. 27th April, 2025, (Fort Portal, Uganda). Trainer/Facilitator, Uganda Wildlife Authority Training on Data Collection, Management using Spatial Monitoring and Report (SMART), Workshop at Kibale National Park, Western Uganda.
  17. August 15th to August 20th, 2023 (New Delhi, India), facilitator at the CH20 change maker summit in Delhi, India, on the topic “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security”.
  18. July 29th, 2023 to August 3rd, 2023 (Naivasha, Kenya), Regional Facilitator on Operationalisation and Implementation of SDGs across East Africa, Elsamare Centre for Education in Sustainability, Naivasha, Kenya.
  19. Nov 21st- 24th 2023 (Monrovia, Liberia), facilitator on Partners for Education Liberia Career Summit, on the topic “Role of young people in Conservation and Agriculture, Liberia, West Africa.
  20. June 23-24, 2022 (Manila, Philippines), delivered a plenary speech on “Regenerative Agriculture – Reviving Farming Future for Africa” at the International Business Research Congress 2022. De La Salle Araneta University, Philippines, Asia. December 2021 (London), coordinated the Global Sustainable Futures Conference, University College of Estate Management London, and delivered a keynote speech on “Improving human-wildlife co-existence through implementing Inclusive Sustainable Conservation Models (ISCM) in Africa”. https://youtu.be/7-akCwY0FK8November 2021, (Entebbe, Uganda) Moderator, Applied and Natural Sciences during the 1st Nkumba International Research Conference themed “Nurturing an Educational and Research Culture in the 4th Industrial Revolution in Higher Institutions of Learning”.
  21. July 2019 (Hong Kong)- Participant, the Hong Kong Wildlife Art and Film Festival – Music by the Airport in Hong Kong, China.March 2018 (Cape Town, South Africa)- Participant, The 17th World Conference on Tobacco or Health as a national delegate from Uganda. The conference took place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, South Africa.
  22. October 2017 (Entebbe, Uganda), Participant,  Workshop on conceptualising scientific research proposals at Nkumba University, Uganda.
  23. Mar. 2017 (Entebbe, Uganda), Organiser and Presenter, Nkumba University Wildlife Symposium at Nkumba University, Uganda:  Paper on “Wildlife Conservation through Training and Research: The Contribution of Tertiary Institutions in promoting wildlife conservation in Uganda and Beyond”.
  24. May 2008 (Entebbe, Uganda). Facilitator, during a workshop on “Promoting environmental sustainability through youth and community volunteerism at Uganda Wildlife Education Conservation Centre, the event was supported by the United Nations Development Programme.
  25. July 2007 (Entebbe, Uganda), Participant, Small mammal and butterflies inventories workshop themed “cultivating biodiversity and environmental leadership in Uganda, using a local forest reserve in Entebbe, Uganda. The workshop was organised by the University of Mississippi, Berry College, and the Uganda Wildlife Education Conservation Centre in Entebbe, Uganda.

Membership & Professional Bodies

  • Member, African Tourism Board, South Africa.
  • Member, IUCN Commission on Ecosystem Management (CEM), Switzerland.
  • Member, Global Sustainable Futures Network, UCEM London.
  • Member, Wildlife Clubs of Uganda (since 1993).
  • Member, East African Wildlife Society (since 2023).
  • Member, Uganda Wildlife Society since 2008.
  • Member, African Wildlife Conservation Professionals, South Africa.
  • Patron, Entebbe Birders Club, Uganda. 
  • Chairperson, Green Guardians Conservation Hub.
  • Board Member, UN-Global Centre for Risk and Innovation, Canada.