Moreangels Mbizah

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Dr. Moreangels Mbizah is a distinguished conservation biologist and community development advocate, working at the critical intersection of wildlife conservation and human well-being. With deep expertise in community-based conservation, she is dedicated to pioneering innovative approaches that foster peaceful coexistence between people and wildlife while advancing the socio-economic resilience of communities living near protected areas. Dr. Mbizah earned her PhD in Zoology from the University of Oxford, where her research on African lions in Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park shed light on the complex dynamics of predator conservation. Her groundbreaking work was featured in the acclaimed National Geographic short film “One Woman’s Remarkable Journey to Protect Lions”(2018), amplifying her voice on the global stage. A TED Fellow and Mandela Washington Fellow, Dr. Mbizah delivered a powerful TED Talk in 2019 titled “How Community-Led Conservation Can Save Wildlife”, emphasizing the vital role of local communities in shaping the future of conservation in Africa. She is a passionate mentor, committed to empowering the next generation of African conservation leaders to drive change from within their own communities.

Empowering and bringing local communities and conservationists at the forefront of conservation efforts. I am also passionate about inspiring and building the capacity of the next generation of conservation leaders. Also passionate about empowerment of women and girls.

Local communities are critical for global conservation.

Biodiversity conservation, Climate change, Community-based conservation, Ecological justice, Human-wildlife conflict, Indigenous knowledge, Resource management, Sustainable livelihoods, Wildlife protection

I am a 2019 TED Fellow and Speaker

Basketball, I was in the Under 16 Zimbabwe National Team some decades ago.