National Geographic Society gave Dr Moreangels Mbizah the 2025 Wayfinder Award for her wildlife protection work. The Zimbabwean scientist earned global recognition for developing ways humans and animals can live together peacefully. She founded Wildlife Conservation Action and created new methods to stop conflicts between people and wild creatures. Her strategies help communities near protected areas build stronger economies. Few black African women have received this important conservation honor.
Dr Mbizah told Zimpapers her success represents victory for Zimbabwe and shows the country produces excellent scientists. She works with organizations like WWF and Imire Rhino Conservation to protect local wildlife species. The award recognizes visionaries who advance environmental protection and scientific exploration worldwide. Her research benefits both animals and people living around protected wilderness areas.
The conservation leader wants Zimbabwe to invest more money training young people about environmental protection. She believes future planet health depends on bringing together different groups for conservation efforts. Dr Mbizah encourages using traditional African knowledge alongside modern science to protect natural resources. Her achievement inspires young Zimbabwean girls to pursue careers studying science and technology.
Dr Mbizah told Zimpapers her success represents victory for Zimbabwe and shows the country produces excellent scientists. She works with organizations like WWF and Imire Rhino Conservation to protect local wildlife species. The award recognizes visionaries who advance environmental protection and scientific exploration worldwide. Her research benefits both animals and people living around protected wilderness areas.
The conservation leader wants Zimbabwe to invest more money training young people about environmental protection. She believes future planet health depends on bringing together different groups for conservation efforts. Dr Mbizah encourages using traditional African knowledge alongside modern science to protect natural resources. Her achievement inspires young Zimbabwean girls to pursue careers studying science and technology.
