LRC Wildlife Conservation Consulting
Founded by Dr. Louisa Richmond-Coggan, LRC Wildlife Conservation Consulting at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge Web 3.0 technologies with conservation and sustainability efforts. Extensive real-world conservation experience and an innovative approach drives LRC Wildlife Conservation Consulting’s mission to revolutionise how conservation projects are conceived and executed.
Our mission is to foster healthy ecosystems that support both nature and human livelihoods through scalable solutions, sustainable funding, and collaborative efforts. With a passion for conservation, we strive to implement innovative, solution-led initiatives that empower impact-driven organisations and ensure a vibrant, thriving planet for all, now and into the future.
Having navigated the complexities of conservation challenges and actively worked on effective solutions, we are committed to making a difference by supporting like-minded individuals and organisations dedicated to advancing sustainable practices in business, technology, and conservation.
Dr. Louisa Richmond-Coggan
Conservation Expertise
Louisa is a Conservation Practitioner and Capacity Builder with a PhD in Conservation Science and over two decades of experience in diverse roles, including Field Researcher, Ecology Manager, and Academic Dean of the School of Wildlife Conservation at the African Leadership University. She possesses a wealth of knowledge in conservation, enabling her to apply holistic and multi-discipline approaches to her work. Her focus encompasses large carnivores across Africa and addresses human-wildlife conflict, community-based natural resource management, protected area management, sustainable use, socio-economic development, and policy and legislation development.
Louisa has led Namibia's National Leopard Census Project and served as Head of Ecology at the Cheetah Conservation Fund, gaining critical insights into carnivore management and community engagement. As a member of the IUCN WCPA Task Force on human-wildlife conflict and an expert panelist at the Global Leopard Conference 2023, she is well-versed in international conservation policies and standards.
Drawing on her extensive experience with international NGOs and multiple stakeholder groups, Louisa will leverage her knowledge, skills, and expertise, including fostering cross-sector partnerships, to support you in enhancing your conservation strategies and achieving impactful results.
Technology Expertise
Louisa has developed and launched Namibia's first Carnivore Tracker App, showcasing my commitment to integrating technology into conservation efforts. As a founding member of ConservationFIT and WildTrack, she drives innovative wildlife monitoring solutions. In her advisory capacity with Wildlife Ventures Labs, Louisa empowers organisations to leverage technology for impactful conservation. Her contributions to the Luc Hoffmann Institute report, “Using Gamification for Nature Conservation,” and her role as an expert panelist for the WWF and Nature Positive CoP15 session on “Digital Disruption and the Future of Conservation” reflect her expertise in advancing conservation strategies.
Building on this experience, Louisa most recently acted as an External Innovator with Unearthodox, where she led research on mapping opportunities for conservation within the Web 3.0 ecosystem, culminating in the Navigating Web 3.0 Guide. She can leverage her expertise and skills to provide you with cutting-edge strategies that effectively address conservation challenges.