Derick intends to pursue a masters degree in Conservation and Rural Development at the University of Kent, UK. His research will focus on evaluating the effectiveness of mitigation measures in addressing human-elephant conflict in Tsavo, Kenya, to inform policy makers, conservationists, and local farmers about the most effective strategies to mitigate human-elephant conflict. He was nominated by Frank Pope, CEO at Save the Elephants, a WCN partner.
Awarded a WCN Conservation Scholarship.
Location: Kenya
University: University of Ken