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Meet Mark Ssemakula - Programme Manager, KAZA TFCA Secretariat
20 November 2025
Mark is a seasoned professional with expertise in sustainable development, biodiversity conservation, and natural resource management. He is passionate about driving impactful programs that balance environmental preservation with socio-economic progress.
He has experience in both the public and private sectors, having served as a Forest and Range Resources Officer with Botswana’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism. Following his tenure with the Botswana Government he took on the role of Biodiverse Landscapes Fund Programme Manager at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, where he oversaw a segment of the £100 million initiative focused on conservation and poverty alleviation in the KAZA region.
He has experience in both the public and private sectors, having served as a Forest and Range Resources Officer with Botswana’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism. Following his tenure with the Botswana Government he took on the role of Biodiverse Landscapes Fund Programme Manager at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, where he oversaw a segment of the £100 million initiative focused on conservation and poverty alleviation in the KAZA region.
Currently, Mark is the Chairperson of Stop Illegal Fishing, a pan-African non-profit organization that supports policy advocacy and international efforts to combat illegal fishing across African fisheries. His extensive experience in fisheries research and analysis was honed through his tenure at Nordenfjeldske Development Services.
He holds an MSc in Environmental Science, an Honours degree in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, and a BSc in Natural Resources, and has professional qualifications in project management and sustainable finance.
He holds an MSc in Environmental Science, an Honours degree in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, and a BSc in Natural Resources, and has professional qualifications in project management and sustainable finance.
