My fascination with biodiversity began with a simple but profound question: how do species and their habitats shape one another, and what happens when that relationship is disrupted? That question has guided my academic journey — from a bachelor’s degree in Animal Biology to a master’s in Advanced and Applied Zoology — and it is what brought me to the SPIBES MSc programme in August 2024.
What attracted me to SPIBES specifically is its integrated approach. Understanding biodiversity is one thing; knowing how to protect it through effective policy and practice is another. The programme bridges that gap, offering rigorous multidisciplinary training that combines scientific research with the tools needed to influence conservation strategies at national and international levels. I am eager to develop skills in ecosystem assessment and management, deepen my understanding of environmental policy, and learn how to communicate scientific findings to the wide range of stakeholders — from local communities to decision-makers — who shape how biodiversity is governed.
My long-term goal is to work as a biodiversity management expert, contributing to the formulation and implementation of conservation strategies that are both scientifically grounded and practically effective. I hope to participate in IPBES assessments, attend international biodiversity conferences, and build connections with IPBES National Focal Points to better understand local needs and contribute to policies suited to national contexts in Africa.
Chad faces significant biodiversity pressures, and I want to be part of the generation that responds to them — not just as a researcher, but as someone who can translate science into action. The SPIBES programme is the foundation I need to do that.
