African Wildlife & Environment Issue 85

WESSA NEWS

WESSA WELCOMES MORGAN GRIFFITHS AS THE NEW MEMBERSHIP MANAGER WHILE MAINTAINING HIS STRONG ADVOCACY PORTFOLIO

We're delighted to announce that Morgan Griffiths will assume the membership portfolio at WESSA, effective January 2024.

Morgan brings with him a wealth of experience and a dedication to environmental stewardship, having been an integral part of WESSA's impactful journey for over two decades. Morgan will continue to uphold his current position as Strategic Lead for Advocacy. His diverse roles, from managing community conservation projects to advocating for effective environmental governance nationally and globally, reflect Morgan’s dedication to promoting positive change. Notably, he led WESSA's involvement in critical national policies concerning elephant and rhino conservation, representing the organisation at prestigious international conservation conferences. His recent endeavours in youth environmental service programmes and tourism initiatives have demonstrated his commitment to empowering the next generation and driving sustainable practices in the ecotourism sector. In the implementation of his new portfolio, Morgan aims to channel his expertise into stimulating and supporting WESSA members engagement in advocacy and local environmental actions. His vision includes strengthening support for affiliated Friends Groups and Conservancies, nurturing branch activities, and empowering members through training initiatives. As we look forward to celebrating WESSA's centenary of 'Caring for the Earth,' Morgan invites members to join in implementing the WESSA strategy, envisioning a future where collective efforts drive impactful change. We extend our best wishes to Morgan in this role as he continues to drive environmental initiatives and strengthen our advocacy work.

Morgan Griffiths

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