Omagano SHOOYA

Biography

Omagano is the Deputy Director of the Southern Africa portfolio at Maliasili, where she plays a crucial role in providing institutional and leadership support to African organizations engaged in community-led conservation. Her expertise is centred around climate change adaptation and natural resource management. With over 10 year's experience, Omagano’s career has been marked by her collaboration with international grassroots organizations and local entities.

In recognition of her contributions in 2017, Omagano was honoured with the “Supporting Climate Change Leaders” grant by the International Development and Research Centre. She is also a 2024 Women for the Environment Africa (WE Africa) Fellow.

Being Namibian, Omagano possesses a profound connection to nature and a deep-rooted understanding of the importance of community involvement in conservation efforts. Her upbringing has instilled in her a genuine appreciation for the intricate relationship between people and their environment, motivating her to champion community-driven conservation initiatives.

Speaking at

Becoming better allies: How can Conservation NGOs better support indigenous and community-led conservation

Oct 11 2025 (11:00 - 12:00)

Room: Nature Positive Pavilion
Becoming better allies: How can Conservation NGOs better support indigenous and community-led conservation