Interviews Mid Career May 6, 2025 6 min read

Building inclusive conservation from the coast up

Molly Fairclough, an outdoor enthusiast and nature advocate, currently works as a Coastal Project Officer at the Vale of Glamorgan Council in South Wales. To learn more about her people- and place-centred conservation journey, read Swimming in home waters: Conservation starts at home. In this article, we will cover Molly’s ambition to make conservation a

Laura Hayter
Interviews Project Manager May 1, 2025 8 min read

Swimming in home waters: Conservation starts at home

Molly Fairclough, an ocean lover, marine advocate and now Coastal Projects Officer at the Vale of Glamorgan Council, South Wales, has always felt a deep connection to nature. Her conservation career began on her doorstep. When the right job arose, Molly leapt at the opportunity to engage with her community and protect the natural beauty

Laura Hayter

They don’t want to let me in: How one conservationist got their foot in the door

Yongki Lee is an environmental activist working for the Korea Federation for Environmental Movements (KFEM). His career spans environmental policy, advocacy and activism, ensuring that citizens’ voices are amplified. His experiences working with different social justice NGO’s led him to the KFEM, where he was inspired to be involved in environmental activism. Since 2018, he

Laura Hayter

Loneliness of the sea: An interview with South Korean conservationist, Yongki Lee

Yongki Lee is a passionate South Korean conservationist driven by social and environmental justice. After completing his national service, Yongki kick-started his career working for several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) focused on various causes, from human rights to environmental advocacy. This included the History Forum for Peace in East Asia, Music for One Foundation and KMAG

Laura Hayter
Interviews Project Manager November 5, 2024 6 min read

Conservation tech: Finding footing in a new landscape

Dhanushri “Dhanu” Munasinghe courageously navigated a transition from a Quality Assurance Auditor in the Oil and Gas industry to a Conservation Program Manager at Conservation International. Her non-linear journey into conservation exemplifies how her openness to ask for help, strength to keep going and commitment to nature helped her stay on the right track. To

Laura Hayter

From oil and gas to Mountain Chicken Frogs: Dhanushri Munasinghe’s route to conservation

In the competitive and dynamic world of conservation, aspiring professionals often encounter daunting hurdles that can deter even the most passionate individuals. Dhanushri “Dhanu” Munasinghe’s journey from a Quality Assurance Auditor in the Oil and Gas industry to a Conservation Programme Manager exemplifies how determination, strategic planning and a willingness to learn can overcome these

Laura Hayter