David Akana is the Program Manager for Mongabay’s Africa bureau. He holds advanced degrees in business, international relations, and mass communications.
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WWF’s top leader promises change from fortress style model to people-centered conservation
WWF is a big, diverse organization. But what drives me are the places — Cameroon, Brazil, the Coral Triangle in Asia. And in those places, the communities are the best conservation leaders.
July 15, 2025