Conservation Leadership Across Continents: Dr Howard Nelson | Fauna & Flora / University of Cambridge
How One Caribbean Biologist is Shaping the Future of Conservation From Cambridge to the Tropics.In this episode of the Conservation Careers Podcast, we speak with Dr Howard Nelson—Lecturer in Conservation Leadership at Fauna & Flora International and the University of Cambridge.Howard brings over 30 years of experience across the Caribbean and the UK, working in government, NGOs, and academia. We dive into his work teaching the next generation of conservation professionals and discuss his journey from managing jaguar habitat in Trinidad to shaping conservation policy and leadership in Cambridge.Topics covered:What is conservation leadership?Lessons from 30+ years in field ecology and policyThe science-policy interface in small island statesAdvice for career switchers and aspiring conservationistsThe importance of communication and diversity in conservation#ConservationLeadership #HowardNelson #FaunaAndFlora #ConservationCareers #WildlifeBiologist #GlobalSouthVoices #CambridgeUniversityLinkshttps://www.cl.geog.cam.ac.uk/