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A Global Biography of Conservation Leadership, Sustainable Tourism, Sustainability Science, and Ecological Governance

Dr. Taddeo Rusoke PhD is a globally recognised Ugandan conservation scientist, sustainability expert, and academic leader whose career stands at the intersection of environmental governance, sustainable tourism planning, and higher education management. Over a distinguished sixteen-year career spanning institutions across Africa, Europe, Asia, and North America, Dr. Rusoke has pioneered models for human-wildlife coexistence, secured major international funding, and shaped global policy frameworks.

As a designated Member of the National Research and Conservation Committee in Uganda, a Senior Research Associate at Imperial College London, an Adjunct Professor at Al-Azhar Indonesia University, and a Research Associate at Stellenbosch University, his academic and practical footprint is profoundly transnational. His overarching philosophy treats environmental preservation not as an isolated ecological mandate, but as a socio-economic imperative that must harmonise with community prosperity and livelihood development.

Early Life, Foundations, and Academic Genesis

Born on April 27, 1985, in Uganda, Dr. Rusoke developed a deep-rooted commitment to the natural landscapes and communities of East Africa. He began his formal academic journey at Nkumba University in Uganda, where he pursued a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management Sciences. Demonstrating early scholastic excellence, he graduated with a First-Class degree, specialising in ecotourism, tourism planning, and management. This foundational education combined rigorous ecological field training with the strategic tenets of sustainable tourism development.

Recognising that modern conservation failures often stem from a misalignment between environmental health and public policy, Dr. Rusoke expanded his expertise by pursuing a Master of Science in Environmental Health at Nkumba University between February 2011 and October 2012. His post-graduate research focused on Sustainable Development and Protected Area Planning and Management, equipping him with the multi-disciplinary skills necessary to navigate complex socio-ecological systems.

The culmination of his formal academic training arrived with his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Natural Resources Management (Conservation Sciences), which he completed at Nkumba University between September 2017 and October 2021. His doctoral dissertation focused on the Biodiversity and Livelihoods of Communities Bordering Protected Areas, a thematic concentration that would define much of his subsequent global research and field interventions.

To further build his technical capacities, Dr. Rusoke obtained specialised postgraduate certifications from premier international bodies. He completed a Postgraduate Certificate (PGCE) and a Certificate in Nature-based Tourism, Biodiversity, and Livelihoods through the College of Public Administration and Community Solutions at Arizona State University, USA. Additionally, he secured a Certificate in Nature-based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience via the SDG Academy and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 2022, alongside certifications in Climate Governance from the Centre for United Nations Constitutional Research in Belgium.

Pioneering Methodologies: The Buffer Crop Farmers Model (BCFAM)

One of Dr. Rusoke’s most significant contributions to contemporary conservation science is his conceptualisation, testing, and implementation of the Buffer Crop Farmers Model (BCFAM). For decades, communities living adjacent to wildlife-protected areas across Sub-Saharan Africa have suffered severe economic disruptions due to crop depredation by large mammals, such as elephants and baboons, leading to intense human-wildlife conflict and retributive poaching.

Dr. Rusoke approached this problem through a “convivial conservation” lens, seeking methods that protect both human food security and animal populations. His research led to the publication of his definitive text, Buffer Crops Farming against Wild Animal Damage on Crops in Uganda (2023, Marianum Press). The BCFAM framework applies precise ecological and agricultural principles, encouraging smallholder farmers to cultivate unpalatable, high-value non-timber crop matrices along protected area boundary lines. These buffer zones serve as natural deterrents to wildlife while establishing alternative income streams for local families.

Between 2017 and 2020, Dr. Rusoke acted as Principal Investigator on a large-scale field operationalisation of this model around Kibale National Park in Western Uganda. The project directly engaged 14,000 smallholder households, mapping readiness, distributing seed stocks, and evaluating the scientific efficacy of buffer crops in minimising agricultural loss. His subsequent field evaluations, conducted in partnership with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) across 396 crop-farming households, confirmed that strategic agricultural barriers drastically minimised elephant crop depredation compared to traditional, high-conflict deterrents like manual trenching.

Global Academic Governance and Professional Affiliations

Dr. Rusoke’s professional responsibilities are distributed across prominent academic, editorial, and advisory boards globally.

Institutional Leadership & Professorships

  • Mountains of the Moon University (Fort Portal, Uganda): Appointed in May 2024, Dr Rusoke serves as Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management within the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. In this role, he directs annual strategic work plans, oversees departmental budgeting, manages institutional funds, and spearheads Competency-Based Education (CBE) curricula designed to meet local and international workforce needs.

  • Al-Azhar Indonesia University (Jakarta, Indonesia): Dr. Rusoke serves as Adjunct Professor of Sustainable Tourism and Ecotourism Enterprise Development, where he provides doctoral mentorship and technical oversight regarding the intersection of tourism economics and ecological governance.

  • Imperial College London (United Kingdom): As a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Environmental Policy, he serves as an expert informant for Sub-Saharan African conservation metrics, steering high-level data models on community conservation adoption.

  • Stellenbosch University (South Africa): Operating as a Research Associate for the African Wildlife Economy Institute (AWEI), Dr. Rusoke conducts policy research centered on wildlife use rights and sustainable financing mechanisms across the continent.

  • INTI International Universities (Malaysia): Since October 2023, he has held a concurrent position as a Research Fellow, maintaining a highly active research output focused on top-tier peer-reviewed manuscript development.

International Board Governance

  • Global Centre for Risk and Innovation (Canada): Dr. Rusoke sits as a Board Member on the Academic Leadership Board representing Sub-Saharan Africa. This body functions as an official advisory entity to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC). Here, he collaborates with multidisciplinary teams integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Quantum Computing to build predictive models for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) solutions.

  • Leiden University Press (Netherlands): Serving as an active Board Member, he provides specialised technical editorial oversight for academic book manuscripts originating from Africa and Europe, validating transcontinental scholarly research.

International Research Grants and Project Portfolios

Throughout his career, Dr. Rusoke has designed, secured, and coordinated an extensive portfolio of individual and collaborative research grants. His project management experience spans multiple international donors, government ministries, and non-profit funds.

United States Forest Service (USFS) Department of Agriculture

In the 2023/2024 cycle, Dr. Rusoke served as Project Lead and Contact Person for three interconnected ecotourism and forest-based livelihood grants centered around Kibale National Park:

  1. Women in Forest-Based Enterprise Development: Focused on establishing sustainable basketry practices, value addition, and international marketing structures to reduce female dependence on wood extraction from protected zones.

  2. Youth Ecotourism Site Guides: An employment initiative designed to train local youth in professional guiding, species identification, and hospitality management, transforming potential poachers into active conservation custodians.

  3. Medicinal Plant Value Chains: A targeted research project addressing the sustainable harvesting of traditional medicinal flora, establishing formal value chains and market access for rural women.

Transnational and Inter-University Collaborations

Dr. Rusoke coordinated the Sustainable Tourism Enhancement Project in the Lake Victoria Basin (2022–2024), an international project funded by BOKU University (Austria) and jointly implemented by Nkumba University (Uganda) and Maseno University (Kenya) to study eco-tourism models across fragile lake ecosystems. Furthermore, as Principal Investigator in 2026, he assumed control of the Trade Regulation Assessment on the Management of Fishing Villages in the Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area, a project funded directly by the Government of the Republic of Uganda through the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.

Multi-Country Ecosystem and Public Health Initiatives

From 2018 to 2021, Dr. Rusoke served as a lead researcher in a major multi-country study funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and the African Capacity Building Foundation (ACBF). Managed via Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (South Africa) and the African Centre for Tobacco Industry Monitoring and Policy Research (ATIM), the project, titled “Building Effective Tobacco Control Advocates in Africa (BETA),” spanned twelve African nations (including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Ivory Coast, Benin, Mauritania, South Africa, Botswana, Gabon, Senegal, and The Gambia).

Dr. Rusoke successfully targeted approximately 78,000 agriculturalists in Uganda alone, researching ways to scale down tobacco farming—which severely degrades natural forest ecosystems—and transitioning those agricultural landscapes toward sustainable food crops and regenerative agro-forestry systems.

Combatting the Illicit Wildlife Trade (IWT)

A major pillar of Dr. Rusoke’s fieldwork involves investigating and mitigating the illicit wildlife trade across East and Southern Africa. As the Founder and Director of Africa One Consult LTD, he oversees a dedicated division of 15 senior conservation professionals focusing heavily on gender- and conflict-sensitive data collection.

During his tenure as the Executive Director and Project Lead for the Wildlife Clubs of Uganda (April 2023–November 2024), Dr. Rusoke forged operational alliances with the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), WildAid Africa, and the Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC). Together, they launched extensive counter-trafficking public awareness campaigns and engineered specialized audio-visual tools designed to alter local community perceptions regarding the consumption of bushmeat and the sale of illegal wildlife products.

Dr. Rusoke’s work in this domain includes practical field law enforcement strategy. In coordination with UWA’s Crimes and Investigations Unit and Community Conservation Units, he designed comprehensive survey tools and field manuals detailing the identification of illicit wildlife goods. His documentation outlines critical observation parameters for law enforcement officers:

“Where to look out: Cargo packages, Vehicles, especially those leaving key protected wildlife areas, homes of suspected perpetrators, and restaurants. What to look out for: Whole animals, animal parts such as pangolin skins, scales, ivory, animal products such as meat, and types of equipment used especially for the case of poaching.”

Through these integrated school and community distributions, Dr. Rusoke’s anti-poaching and counter-trafficking literature successfully reached over 150,000 learners across Uganda, embedding conservation literacy into primary and secondary educational systems.

A Prolific Literary and Peer-Reviewed Legacy

Dr. Rusoke’s research contributions are documented across books, book chapters, and numerous peer-reviewed papers in high-impact international journals. His literary portfolio displays a strong mastery of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method scientific inquiry.

Published Books & Monographs

  • Rusoke, T. (2023). Buffer Crops Farming against Wild Animal Damage on Crops in Uganda. Marianum Press Limited, Kisubi, Uganda. ISBN: 978-9913-615-31-0.

  • Rusoke, T., & Mirembe, D. (2026). Chimpanzee Politics in Uganda (In Press).

High-Impact Book Chapters

  • Rusoke, T. (2025). “Promoting Sustainable Agricultural Livelihoods and Human-Wildlife Coexistence: The Role of Electric Fencing in Communities Adjacent to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda.” In Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services in Sub-Saharan Africa: Securing Livelihoods and a Sustainable Future. Springer Nature (In Press).

  • Rusoke, T. (2024). “Global Warming and Climate Change: Projections and Implications (on Tourism, Health, Fisheries, Agriculture in Africa).” In Muhammad A., Guller S., & Muhammad K. (Eds.), Handbook of Energy and Environment in the 21st Century – Technology and Policy Dynamics (pp. 335-356). CRC Press, Routledge – Taylor & Francis. ISBN: 9781032715421.

  • Businge, P., Rusoke, T., Mbabazi, G., Bitamazire, A., Mpanga, J., & Guma Komwiswa Adyeri (2019). “The Hidden Treasures in the Tooro Kingdom.” In The Great Kingdom of Tooro: Discover its Friendly People, Amazing Culture and Hidden Treasures. Greatness University Publishers, London, UK. ISBN: 978-1-913164-99-7.

Key Peer-Reviewed Journal Articles

  • Pienkowski, T., Clark, M., Rusoke, T., et al. (2025). “Diagnosing scaling bottlenecks in ten community conservation initiatives in South and East Africa.” Conservation Biology, 40, e70149.

  • Rusoke, T., & Makobore, D. (2026). “Peak Seasons, Pushed Limits: Effect of Visitor Density and Seasonality on the Diet and Stress Behaviours of free-ranging Black and White Colobus Monkeys at Uganda Wildlife Education Conservation Centre (UWEC), Entebbe, Uganda.” Wild (In Press).

  • Turyamureba, V., Kalukusu, A. R., & Rusoke, T. (2026). “Gender and Community Forestry: Analysing Women’s Engagement in Forestry Management near Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Uganda.” International Journal of Forestry Research, John Wiley & Sons Inc. DOI: 10.1155/ijfr/9931525.

  • Engoru, P., Rusoke, T., Aine-Omucunguzi, A., et al. (2025). “Population Status and Distribution of Grey Crowned Cranes (Balearica regulorum) in Uganda: A Comprehensive Country-wide Census.” Oryx (In Print).

  • Kigenyi, R., Talibita, M., & Rusoke, T. (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), 115-125.

Nurturing Next-Generation Scholars: Academic Supervision

Dr. Rusoke maintains an extensive commitments list regarding international postgraduate and undergraduate student supervision, ensuring the rigorous transfer of interdisciplinary skills to the next generation of African scientists.

Doctoral Level (PhD Supervision & Examination)

  • Uwayo Pacifique (2025–2028, Nkumba University): The Nexus Between Wetland Ecosystem Services and Community Livelihoods: A Framework for Sustainable Ecotourism in the Muvumba River Basin, Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, Rwanda.

  • Kayiira Martin (2025–2028, Nkumba University): Public Art Projects Contribution to the Revitalisation of Urban Public Space in Entebbe Municipality, Central Uganda.

  • Mukalazi Frank (2024–2027, Nkumba University): Anthropogenic Disturbances on Survival and Reproduction of Highland Bamboo in Echuya Central Forest Reserve, South-Western Uganda.

  • Aharikundira Margaret (2024–2027, Nkumba University): Integrated Water Resource Management and Sustainable Climate Resilient Water Investment in Uganda.

  • External Examination Roles (2023–2026): Dr. Rusoke successfully vetted and examined highly specialised doctoral theses, including Cultural Ecology of Totemism: Examining the Intersection of Clan Practices and Biodiversity Conservation in the Buganda Kingdom, Uganda (2026) and Community Empowerment and Ownership of Tourism Enterprises in Musanze District, Rwanda (2024).

Master of Science (M.Sc.) Level Mentorship

Dr. Rusoke has guided numerous M.Sc. scholars through fieldwork design and completion at Mountains of the Moon University and Nkumba University, including:

  • Nuwabiine Dorothy (2022–2025): Assessing climate variability impacts on the foraging behaviours of red colobus monkeys inside Kibale National Park.

  • Mirembe Vannice (2025): Evaluating the real-world performance of high-voltage electric fences in mitigating human-elephant conflicts around Murchison Falls National Park.

  • Juliet Nakate (2025): Investigating natural forest degradation and human-chimpanzee conflict within the critical Bugoma-Budongo Forest Corridor.

Global Footprint: Keynotes, Symposia, and Presentations

Dr. Rusoke is a frequent speaker and facilitator at prominent environmental and academic conferences worldwide. His speaking record spans thematic areas from regenerative agriculture to sustainable real estate frameworks.

  • Germany (April 2026): Selected for the Erasmus+ Mobility Workshop on International Academic Ties hosted at the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences in Bavaria.

  • India (April 2026): Acted as Lead Facilitator for the Kodai Wildlife Conservation Trust (KWCT) in Tamil Nadu, delivering the strategic address: Forest-based Eco-Enterprises for Global Community Resilience.

  • Indonesia (July 2025): Served as Plenary Facilitator at the EXSACTA 2025 International Seminar hosted by Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia, presenting Forging a Sustainable Future: A Decade of Progress and a Vision for 2030 in East African Conservation and Development.

  • Ghana (November 2024): Invited as a guest speaker at the Africa Continental Engineering and Construction Real Estate Summit in Accra, introducing a framework titled The Future of Forest Conservation in the Wake of Rising Global Housing Demand: Opportunities, Threats, and Way Forward for Africa.

  • United Kingdom (December 2021): Served as Global Coordinator and Keynote Speaker at the Global Sustainable Futures Conference in London, broadcasting a globally viewed address on Improving human-wildlife co-existence through implementing Inclusive Sustainable Conservation Models (ISCM) in Africa.

Distinguished Recognitions, Honours, and Awards

Dr. Rusoke’s extensive contributions have earned him several prestigious global and national awards:

🏆 The World Greatness Award (2025)

Awarded by Greatness University during the continental assembly in Zanzibar, recognizing Dr. Rusoke’s outstanding accomplishments and long-term excellence in Nature Conservation across the African continent.

🎖️ The Human-Wildlife Harmonious Living Award (2024)

Awarded formally by the Government of the Republic of Uganda in recognition of his practical field innovations, specifically the BCFAM model, which directly advanced the peaceful coexistence of rural populations and protected wildlife species.

🏅 GSFN Platinum Awards (2022 & 2023)

Conferred by the Global Sustainable Futures Network (United Kingdom), he received the 2022 Platinum Award for Sustainability Sciences in Uganda and the consecutive 2023 Platinum Award for excellence in Social Media Engagement and Promotion of sustainable environmental practices.

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: General Conservation (Arizona State University, USA); Nature-Based Solutions for Disaster and Climate Resilience (UNEP & SDG Academy); Climate Governance (Centre for United Nations Constitutional Research, Belgium).

Personal Life and Future Horizons

Despite a demanding international schedule, Dr Rusoke remains deeply grounded in his home country of Uganda. He is married and is a dedicated father to four children. Balancing family life with intensive field research, his ongoing work into late 2026 focuses on major pending transnational research programs.

  • 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 (International Crane Foundation -ICF African Crane Conservation Programme, 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 Synchronising Clinical Apprenticeship Systems: A Comparative Analysis of Regional Referral and Inter-Institutional Alliances in Uganda.”

PhD. Level (Examination and Supervision to completion)
7. Cultural Ecology of Totemism: Examining the Intersection of Clan Practices and Biodiversity Conservation in the Buganda Kingdom, Uganda.” 2026.

8. Community Empowerment and Ownership of Tourism Enterprises in Musanze District,
Rwanda. A Case of Communities bordering Kinigi Sector of Volcanoes National Park,
2023.

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

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

11. 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.

12. 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 (Chlorocebus tephrosceles) in Kibale National Park,
Uganda: A case of Kanyawara village.

2. Kahunde Irene (2022-2025). Solid Waste Management on the 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 from 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, Central Uganda. By Onenrwot Erick 2023
11. The implications of COVID-19 disease and lockdown on the 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 Communities in Bugoye SC, Rwenzori Mountains National Park, Western Uganda. By Bwambale 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 Reynold 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 Muhanguzi 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 the 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 the 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 in 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.Â