Michael t Sas-Rolfes

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Michael t Sas-Rolfes | Visiting Researcher

Growing up in South Africa I was fortunate to spend much of my early life exploring southern Africa’s incredible landscapes and wildlife and developed a deep interest in conservation. Starting out as a scientific scholar of biology, ecology and geography, my perspective broadened as an undergraduate commerce student and volunteer manager of a financially independent, NGO-run reserve. This experience led me to view conservation issues as complex, multi-faceted and intimately linked to the varied aspirations of people.

After completing an MSc in environmental resource economics, I accumulated two decades of varied work experience in the conservation sector, mostly as a specialist consultant. Recently, I decided to return to academia to deepen my understanding of conservation issues through rigorous research. When I get the chance, I still love to visit wild places and indulge my passion for nature photography!