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Taddeo Rusoke

Taddeo Rusoke

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Short Bio

Dr Taddeo Rusoke, PhD is an Adjunct Professor of  Sustainable Tourism and Natural Resources Management. Tourism Professional, and Conservation Scientist with fifteen (15) years of experience in the Conservation and Higher Education sectors in Uganda, South Africa, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Kenya. He is a multi-award-winning researcher. In 2023, he was awarded the Human-Wildlife Harmonious Living Award by H.E. the President of the Republic of Uganda (Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa) through the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities for his outstanding contribution towards human-wildlife coexistence and tourism development in Uganda. He is the recipient of the Global Sustainable Futures Network Platinum Award for Sustainability Sciences in Africa 2022, and the Global Sustainable Futures Network Platinum Award for Social Media Engagement and Promotion 2023.

Grants and Global Academic Ranking

Taddeo has won individual and joint grants of up to USD 6,000,000 for Scaling Conservation Education through Wildlife Clubs in Uganda and Kenya. An alumnus of the Centre for United Nations Constitutional Research in Belgium and Adjunct Professor of Sustainable Tourism and  Natural Resources Management at Al Azhar Indonesia University, Taddeo was ranked as the 13th best Scientist & Researcher at Nkumba University, 1208th in Uganda, 79721st in East Africa, and occupying the 1,385,967th position in the World in 2024.

Academic Qualifications

He holds a PhD in Natural Resources Management – Conservation Sciences, a Master of Science in Environmental Health, & a Bachelor of Science Degree in Wildlife Management Sciences, from Nkumba University Uganda and several certificates in Conservation (General) from Arizona State University and nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience from the UNEP & SDG Academy.

Consultancy and Associate Roles

  • Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Environmental Policy of Imperial College London (England).
  • Research Associate at Stellenbosch University’s African Wildlife Economy Institute (South Africa).
  • Research Fellow of the Mammal Research Institute of the University of Pretoria, Whale Unit (South Africa).
  • Former Research Fellow at Sefako Makgatho University (South Africa).
  • He has implemented projects such as the Youth in Forest-Based Enterprise Development and Ecotourism funded by the United States Forest Services Department of Agriculture. I serve as a Board Member on academic leadership matters at the Global Centre for Risk & Innovation (Canada) & a Board Member at Leiden University Press (Netherlands). As a Sustainable Tourism Development Expert, I am implementing a Project in Sustainable Tourism Enhancement in the Lake Victoria Region supported by BOKU University Austria and Maseno University (Kenya). I am a Two-time Global Award Award-winning sustainability Scientist and a People-centered Manager with multicultural skills. I have won & implemented grants from the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UGANDA), African Capacity Building Foundation (ZIMBABWE), Bella Smiles Washington, WWF and WCS.

He has also provided technical advice to the African Wildlife Economy Institute (AWEI) at Stellenbosch University South Africa, The African Center for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research (ATIM-R) in Pretoria South Africa, The Global Sustainable Futures Network (GSFN) London United Kingdom, The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) in Uganda, Wildlife Clubs of Uganda (Uganda), Eastern Central and Southern African group of consultants (ECASA), StoryMoja Africa (Kenya), Institute of Petroleum Studies Kampala (Uganda), Africa One Consult Limited (Uganda), United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)/ Partnership for Environmental Disaster Risk Reduction (PEDRR). He is the founder of Africa One Consult Limited Group (www.africaoneconsult.com). He has authored several books, chapters and peer-reviewed journal articles.

Research Interests:

a) Ecotourism,

b) Climate Resilience, Governance & building adaptive capacity for nature-based solutions,

c) Promoting area-based conservation,

d) Forest-based Enterprise Development,

e) Human-Wildlife Conflict Mitigation,

f) Biodiversity and Livelihoods Improvement,

g) Social Safety Nets and Bioprospecting Conservation

h) Environmental Education, Sustainability Sciences,

i) Wildlife Economies,

j) Development of Museums and Cultural Villages.

  • 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. 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
  2. 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
  3. Kigenyi, Richard and 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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/
  14. 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.
  15. 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/
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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.
  19. Taddeo Rusoke, Talibita Moses, Kirigwajjo Moses & Emma Wanyonyi (2020). Africa Tobacco Industry Monitoring Country Report for Uganda. African Center 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.

  20. 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

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  1. Co-Principal Investigator 2024. 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).
  2. Project Coordinator and co-Investigator 2023/2024: Sustainable Tourism in Lake Victoria Region (Maseno University Kenya, BOKU Austria and Nkumba University).
  3. 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.
  4. Project Lead and Contact Person: September 2023: Youth in Forest-Based Enterprises around Kibale National Park. Granted by United States Forest Services (USA).
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Principal Investigator: From 2017-2020, I led a project on “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.
  9. Principal Investigator: From 2018 to 2019, I led a project on “development and reviewing the effectiveness of Problem-Animal Management Interventions around Kibale National Park, western Uganda. The project was 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.
  10. Principal Investigator: In 2020, I conducted a 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.
  11. Principal Investigator: In 2018, I conducted a research study on “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 Center for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research (Pretoria South Africa).
  12. Supervisor: In 2017, I 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.
  13. Principal Investigator: In 2013, Ied implemented a 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.
  14. Co-Principal Investigator: In 2009, I led a research project, “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.
  15. Principal Investigator: In 2008, I led a project on the Relevance of captive wildlife management centers in the promotion of environmental conservation. A Case of Entebbe Zoo (2008).

PhD Supervision/ Support

  1. Assessment of Anthropogenic Disturbances on Survival and Productivity of Highland Bamboo in Echuya Central Forest Reserve, South-Western Uganda, Nkumba University.
  2. An Assessment of the Effectiveness of the Bee Elephant Fence in Mitigating Elephant-Human Conflicts in Uganda: A Case Study of Communities Around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Nkumba University.
  3. Integrated Water Resource Management and Sustainable Climate Resilient Water Investment.
  4. Community Empowerment and Ownership of Tourism Enterprises in Musanze District, Rwanda. A Case of Communities bordering Kinigi Sector of Volcanoes National Park, 2023.
  5. Community Participation as a Mechanism for Social Equity, Tourism and Environmental Governance in Large Scale Agricultural Investments (LAIs) in Uganda 2023.
  6. Retirement Planning and Life Satisfaction of Retired Teachers in Wakiso District, Uganda, 2023. 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.
  7. Implementation of the National Environment Management Policy on Solid Waste Management in Uganda: A Case of Selected Cities in Eastern Uganda. M

Supervision at Master’s Level

  1. Electronic Waste Management in Uganda: A Case of Fort-Portal City, Western Uganda (MSc level) 2023/2024 ongoing @Mountains of the Moon University- MMU.
  2. Climate Variability and Foraging Behaviour of Red Colobus Monkeys in Kibale National Park, Uganda (MSc level) 2023/2024 ongoing @MMU.
  3. The Effects of Municipal Solid Waste Management on River Mpanga Ecosystem and People’s Health in Fort Portal Tourism City (MSc level) ongoing @MMU
  4. Community Conservation Support Programmes in reducing illegal activities in protected areas: A Case of Katonga Wildlife Reserve, 2023/2024 ongoing @MMU.
  5. Perceived effectiveness of electric fences in mitigating human-elephant conflicts in Uganda; A case of Murchison Falls National Park.
  6. Perceived effectiveness of participatory forest monitoring and natural forest restoration in Uganda; A case of communities bordering Mainaro sector Kibale National Park, Uganda.
  7. 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.
  8. Socioeconomic Effects of Tourism Revenue Sharing (TRS) on Protected-Area Communities Bordering Bugungu Wildlife Reserve, Buliisa District, Uganda.
  9. Perceptions on Community Forest Management Practices and Protection of Kwonga Clan Forest, Kabwoya Kikuube District, Uganda.
  10. Perceptions of Local Communities towards Sport Hunting Activities in Rurambira and Nyakahita parishes, Kiruhura District.
  11. Crop protection interventions and wildlife damage management around Kibale National Park, Uganda.
  12. The Role of Women in Forestry Resources Sustainability in Uganda. A Case of Kalinzu Central Forest Reserve, Bushenyi, Uganda.
  13. Challenges of Developing Cultural Heritage Attractions for Tourism Development in Uganda: A Case Study of Igongo Cultural Centre, Great Lakes Museum, and Edirisa Museum in South-Western Uganda.

Supervision at Undergraduate Level 

  1. Human- Wildlife Conflicts and Livelihood Loss around Murchison Falls Conservation Area. By Ahabura Edgar, 2023.
  2. Botanical Gardens and Conservation of Threatened Plant Species. A Case of Tooro Botanical Gardens, By Mutegeki Said 2023.
  3. Implementation of National Forestry Tree Planting Policies and Forest Ecosystems Restoration in Masaka, By Semaganda Joseph 2023.
  4. Effect of ex-situ conservation on the protection of snakes in Uganda’s reptile farms. By Namayanja Lydia, 2023.
  5. Crocodile Farming, Species protection and community Livelihoods in Buwama Central Uganda. By Onenrwot Erick 2023.
  6. The implications of COVID-19 disease and lockdown on conservation efforts of Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Center (Entebbe Zoo), Wakiso, Uganda. By Mirembe Dan 2020/2021.
  7. The Effect of Mountain Tourism on the Socioeconomic Development of Communities in Bugoye SC, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Western Uganda. By Bwambale Dithan 2020/2021.
  8. 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.
  9. Forest Resource Use and Management. A case of Bungokho Central Forest Reserve, Mbale, Uganda. By Achieng Judith. Graduated 2019.
  10. Contribution of Botanical Gardens towards Tourism Development in Uganda. By Tumwijukye Aggrey. Graduated 2019.
  11. Man and Lion Conflicts on the conservation status of lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park. By Haruna Kulu. Graduated 2019.
  12. Influence of availability of farm inputs on tea production among outgrowers in Wakiso. Case of Nakigalala and Lubowa Tea Estates, Central Uganda. By Kato Reynold Ambrose. Graduated 2019.
  13. Effects of Tourism Development on Communities Adjacent to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rubanda, Uganda, By Banshekuura Mathias. Graduated 2019.
  14. Collaborative Forest Management and Sustainable Forestry. By Kyalisima Richard. Graduated 2017.
  15. Poaching Practices and Wildlife Conservation in Uganda. By Drama O. Alex 2016. Graduated 2017.
  16. The contribution of Indigenous Technical Knowledge on human- wildlife conflict resolution around Kibale National Park. By Bagamba Hebert Mugume. Graduated 2017.
  17. Assessment of the effects of human practices on wildlife in Kapir Sub-County Ngora, Eastern Uganda. By Bizibu Samuel. Graduated 2017.
  18. Contributions of Indigenous Technical Knowledge on Wildlife Conservation. By Muhanguzi Francis. Graduated 2016.
  19. Effects of fire on wildlife habitats in Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda. Taremwa Barnabas 2016.
  20. Effects of Quelea Quelea Birds on rice production in Paliisa District, Eastern Uganda. By Oduccu Martin. Graduated 2016.
  21. Illegal Ivory and its effect on the elephant population in Uganda. Case of Queen Elizabeth National Park. By Twinomujuni Joshua. Graduated October 2016.
  22. Assessment of Collaborative Forest Resource Use Agreements between Rwenzori Mountains National Park and surrounding communities of Karangura S/C in Kabarole district. By Kyalisima Richard. Graduated 2016.
  23. Land use types and human practices and their effects on wildlife habitats around Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda. By Amanya Israel. Graduated 2015.
  24. Challenges affecting small-scale water supplies’ provision of safe drinking water to the community. Case study of Kasese Municipality. By Marunga Hilda. Graduated 2015.
  25. The Role of Wildlife Farming to the Development of Tourism in Uganda: A Case of The Reptile Village, Katabi, Entebbe, Uganda. By Mahoro Adeline. Graduated 2014.
  26. Collaborative Forest Management (Cfm) And Conservation of Central Forest Reserves (CFRs): A Case Study of Mabira Central Forest Reserve in Buikwe District, Uganda. Luga David, Graduated 2013
  27. Human Activities and Forest Resource Management around Busitema Central Forest Reserve, Busia District Eastern Uganda. By Oluge Denis, Graduated 2013.
  28. 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. Government of the Republic of Uganda – Human-Wildlife Harmonious Living Award 2024
2. Global Sustainable Futures Network Platinum Award for Sustainability Sciences in Uganda 2022, UK
3. Global Sustainable Futures Network Platinum Award for Social Media Engagement and Promotion 2023, UK

Media Opinions

  1. 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/
  2. 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
  3. 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).
  4. 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
  5. Rusoke (2022). Regenerative agriculture reviving the farming future for Africa. https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/131272 Taddeo Rusoke (2022). My crops and your wildlife park:
  6. 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
  7. Taddeo Rusoke (2021). Here is how Boda Bodas can be utilized to promote tourism around Kampala. Https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/116750.
  8. Taddeo Rusoke (2021). Healthier living and wellness: Understanding Trans fatty acids, their health implications. Https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/115009.
  9. Taddeo Rusoke (2021). Agriculture and proximity to protected areas: What’s the future for people and wildlife? https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/109105.
  10. Taddeo Rusoke (2021). Tobacco exposure, addiction in Uganda: What is accelerating its use? https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/108361.
  11. Taddeo Rusoke (2021). COVID-19 and the impact on school-going children bordering protected areas. https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/107906.
  12. Taddeo Rusoke (2021). Stopping human-wildlife conflicts in Uganda: Lessons from farmers growing buffer crops. https://www.newvision.co.ug/articledetails/107600.
  13. Taddeo Rusoke (2019). What Uganda can do to ensure healthier lives and well-being? Available at: https://www.newvision.co.ug/new_vision/news/1508264/uganda-ensure-healthy-lives-wellbeing
  14. 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.

Workshops and Conferences facilitated and attended

  1. November 27th to 28th November 2024, The 2nd Africa Continental Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Real Estate Summit,  Berliner Platz Conference and Event Centre, East Legon, Accra Ghana. Paper: The Future of Forest Conservation in the wake of rising Global Housing Demand: Opportunities, Threats, and Way Forward for Africa.
  2. June 19-20, 2024Uganda 3rd Annual Sustainable Development Goal Conference, Dissemination of the Local Government Management of Service Delivery Report 2024, Speke Resort Munyonyo, Kampala Uganda.
  3. June 18th 2024, Facilitator Third Uganda Annual National SDGs Conference organized 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.
  4. August 15th to August 20th, 2023, facilitator at the CH20 change maker summit in Delhi India on the topic “Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security”.
  5. July 29th, 2023 to August 3rd, 2023, Regional Facilitator on Operationalization and Implementation of SDGs across East Africa, Elsamare Center for Education in Sustainability, Naivasha Kenya.
  6. Nov 21st- 24th 2023, facilitator on Partners for Education Liberia Career Summit, on the topic “Role of young people in Conservation and Agriculture, Liberia West Africa.
  7. June 23-24th 2022, 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.
  8. December 2021, 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-akCwY0FK8
  9. November 2021, moderated a session on 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”.
  10. In July 2019- I attended the Hong Kong Wildlife Art and Film Festival in Hong Kong, China. In March 2018- I participated in the 17th World Conference on Tobacco or Health as a national delegate from Uganda. The conference took place at the Cape Town International Convention Center, South Africa.
  11. In October 2017, attended a research workshop on conceptualizing scientific research proposals at Nkumba University, Uganda.
  12. In June 2017, I organized a Wildlife Symposium at Nkumba University Uganda and presented a paper on “Wildlife Conservation through Training and Research: The Contribution of Tertiary Institutions in promoting wildlife conservation in Uganda and Beyond”.
  13. May 2008- I facilitated a workshop on promoting environmental sustainability through youth and community volunteerism at Uganda Wildlife Education Conservation Center, the event was organized by the United Nations Development Programme.
  14. July 2007- I participated in a small mammal and butterflies inventory workshop themed on cultivating biodiversity and environmental leadership in Uganda using a local forest reserve in Entebbe Uganda. The workshop was organized by the University of Mississippi, Berry College, and the Uganda Wildlife Education Conservation Center in Entebbe Uganda.