Prof. Edson Gandiwa
Professor Edson Gandiwa is the Director General of the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks). He has over 20 years of experience in the fields of wildlife conservation and higher education. Previously, Professor Gandiwa served as Director Scientific Services at ZimParks , Associate Professor, Inaugural Executive Dean and Full Professor in the School of Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation at Chinhoyi University of Technology, Ecologist and Senior Ecologist based in Gonarezhou National Park (Chiredzi) at ZimParks. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Wildlife Conservation and Management from Wageningen University and Research. He has (co)authored over 200 peer-reviewed scientific publications. His research interests include biodiversity and wildlife conservation, protected area management, community-based natural resource management, ecotourism and media framing of wildlife conservation.
Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority
Director General
Zimbabwe
https://www.zimparks.org.zw
