Neovitus Sianga is the Director of Community Conservation and Environment for African People & Wildlife, guiding a portfolio of initiatives that strengthen natural resource stewardship across northern Tanzania.
With more than a decade of experience in people-centered conservation, Neovitus brings both practical insight and deep local knowledge to his role. He holds a bachelor’s degree in educational psychology and a master’s degree in natural resource assessment and management from the University of Dar es Salaam. Drawing on these foundations, Neovitus works closely with rural and Indigenous communities to advance approaches that reflect both ecological realities and the needs of local people.
His leadership has supported the design and expansion of programs that improve grassland and savanna health, enhance biodiversity, and reinforce community-led conservation. A consistent advocate for inclusive dialogue, he integrates traditional wisdom with applied science to promote collaborative problem-solving and resilience in the face of environmental change.
Neovitus has represented APW on national and international platforms. His work has been recognized through several awards, including the Sydney Byers Award for Excellence in Conservation, the Disney Conservation Hero Award, and the IUCN Tech4Nature Award, which he accepted on behalf of the organization at the World Conservation Congress in 2025.