Kaleigh Carlson

Kaleigh Carlson will present key insights from her recent Masters’ dissertation on the motivations behind community-based resource management (CBRM) in a remote area of the Solomon Islands, where indigenous Kwaio communities are effectively integrating both local knowledge and scientific research in order to conserve their unique culture and wildlife.

With a background in marine conservation and sustainable development, Kaleigh is passionate about the human-nature relationship and corresponding socio-ecological systems. Her latest projects include an IUCN research study on how protected areas benefit human societies across the globe. Working with Impact Hub Geneva, she co-created the Factory17 event for the World Economic Forum 2020, encompassing personal journeys to profound leadership.