About Us
Making Conservation Knowledge Accessible to All
A media and community platform that translates complex conservation science and policy into clear, compelling stories for everyone.
Our Story
How We Began
The Conservation Compass was born from a simple observation: the most critical conversations about our planet were happening in spaces the general public couldn't access, academic journals, closed-door meetings, and specialist newsletters. We founded this platform to be a bridge. We are a compass, not pointing a single direction, but providing the clear, reliable information people need to find their own path to becoming stewards of the Earth.
Our Vision
A Sustainable Future
A world where knowledge empowers everyone to build a just and sustainable future.
Our Mission
Empowering Leaders
To empower a new generation of environmental leaders and advocates by producing and sharing trustworthy, accessible, and compelling narratives about conservation, climate, and community resilience.
We are a small, dedicated team of writers, editors, and conservation communicators, guided by a senior advisory board of scientists and practitioners. We are also committed to nurturing young communicators from the regions we cover through our Conservation Voices Fellowship.
Guiding Principles
Our Values
Clarity is Key
We believe complexity should never be a barrier to understanding.
Amplify Underserved Voices
We prioritize stories from local communities and frontline conservationists who are often unheard.
Rigor and Trust
Our reporting is fact-based and rooted in science, but told with a human heart.
Action-Oriented
Information is just the start. We always connect stories to ways our audience can learn more, get involved, and support solutions.
The People Behind the Stories
Our Team
Dylan Munashe Dzenga
Executive Director / Founder
Passionate about making conservation knowledge accessible to all, Dylan founded The Conservation Compass to bridge the gap between scientific research and public understanding.
Tatenda Mugadza
Head Digital Tech
Leading our digital innovation efforts, Tatenda ensures our platform delivers compelling conservation stories through cutting-edge technology and user-centered design.
Our Journey
Key Milestones
Conceptualization
Conceptualization of The Conservation Compass as a conservation storytelling and knowledge platform.Launch of the LinkedIn newsletter to start sharing conservation insights and opportunities.
Growing audience of conservation
Growing audience of conservation students and practitioners.Recognition as a knowledge-sharing platform for African conservation voices.We also started collaborating with Organizations and Professionals in different fields to advance conservation..
Expanding Reach
Platform positioned as a communications hub for conservation storytelling and engagement.
Structured conservation platform
Transition from personal initiative → structured conservation platform.
Community Impact
Recognized platform for African conservation communication and youth leadership development programs.
Digital Hub
Recognized platform for African conservation communication and youth leadership development programs.