Markus Shiweda is a Namibian Ecologist, well-known for the important work he has done with NGOs and private companies, where he has carried out informative nature conservation fieldwork and research projects. He has an immense curiosity in science and is committed to carefully use wildlife, land use cover and climate data to find useful solutions for biodiversity conservation. The research he conducts covers a wide range of topics, including species habitat use and dispersal, human-wildlife-coexistence and complex climate and land-use change modelling. He advocates for the sustainable use of natural resources, working to strengthen climate change resilience while safeguarding priceless resources across various landscapes. He is an influential person at international conferences and a captivating guest speaker, especially for the youth.