- Welcome to Kilimanyika,
a professional advisory group offering innovative solutions for a resilient future.
Kilimanyika has been mobilising expertise in natural resources management, conservation, finance and policy planning for two decades catalysing effective practices to support social development and environmental management and conservation efforts and to achieve effective outcomes, including via the UN Sustainable Development Goals and other international pledges for nature conservation, such as the Global Biodiversity Framework (Biodiversity Plan) since 2022.




























About Us
Kilimanyika is a private advisory company led by seasoned development experts. Our work is guided by extensive knowledge and deep experience in practical approaches to natural resource management and sustainable development.
Our focused areas include: Wildlife, Forestry, Fisheries and Nature-Positive business
Our Leadership
Directors:
Paul Harrison
Executive Chairman Kilimanyika Group
- Successful Entrepreneur and Consultant: Founder of Kilimanyika Group, a thriving natural resources consulting company and current advisor to multiple conservation programs.
- 23+ Years of International Environmental Experience: Paul has worked across 34 countries with governments, intergovernmental bodies, NGOs, businesses, and communities.
- Strong UN and GEF Relationships: Deeply familiar with the UN and GEF systems, having worked within them for many years, including leading the GEF Global Wildlife Program for UNDP.
- Strategic Partnerships Expert: Co-founder of the UK Business and Biodiversity Forum and an active member of the WWF UK Programme Impact Committee and UK Defra IWT Advisory Group.
- Combine Deep Technical Knowledge with Political and Institutional Skills: Creates innovative initiatives that achieve conservation goals while driving economic gains.
- Build Effective Cross-Cutting Teams and Partnerships: Forges strong working relationships internally and externally to drive positive change.
- Execute Strategic Leadership: Brings together diverse perspectives to deliver impactful results.
- Strengthening Traditional Conservation Approaches: Preserving and enhancing successful practices whilst offering innovation into new and emerging areas.
- Shaping Sustainable Economies: Supporting nature conservation through economic development, in tourism, mining and other sectors.
- Driving Positive Change: Leveraging his expertise and experience to create a sustainable future at local, national and global levels.
Paul has an MBA with a Social and Environmental Specialism, during which he focused on organizational and leadership strategies to advance sustainability. Paul also holds an MSc in Tourism, Environment and Development and a BSc in African Language and Culture.
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrisonpj/
James Ole Lesikari Laizer
Director
James Ole Lesikar Laizer is an expert in community and natural resource management with over 25 years' experience, of which over 12 years have been in consultancy roles in strategy, biodiversity conservation programme design and policy development.
He has worked extensively with stakeholders in community-based natural resource management projects. He specializes in land use planning and management and community strategic development, including Nature-based solutions for environmental conservation, participatory forest management, wildlife management areas (WMAs), research, monitoring and evaluation, corporate social responsibility and sustainable livelihoods development.
Previously, James worked as head of communications and strategy for a private agribusiness in Arusha, Tanzania. He then managed a tourism and research Centre before setting up Kilimanyika and running a dynamic private consultancy for many years. James then moved into a senior role in the natural resources extractives sector, working for a major gold mining investor and operator as a corporate social responsibility manager.
He later become the Managing Director of Sound and Fair Tanzania, an initiative focused on trading FSC®️ certified hardwoods from community-owned, certified forests. He is also co-founder of the Nature Investment Group, a company focused on building a collaborative network of investors to support the long-term conservation of important nature and wildlife areas in East and Southern Africa, both on land and at sea.
James holds an Advanced Diploma in Wildlife and Natural Resources Management from the Mweka College of Africa Wildlife Management, a Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management from the Dar es Salaam Institute of Hotel and Business Management and an MSc in Community Development from the Tengeru Institute of Community Development, Arusha, Tanzania,
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laizer/
Kilimanyika offer professional services in natural resources management, biodiversity conservation and related socio-economic development activities.
Specifically, we offer consultancy and advisory services on strategy, project design, development and management, proposal writing, research and analysis, strategic guidance, communications and campaigns, and work with a range of clients to research, plan, implement and evaluate initiatives. These include stakeholders from agrarian, pastoral and fishing communities, local and international NGOs, the United Nations, governments and businesses operating in a variety of market sectors. Our approach emphasizes inclusivity and effective use of resources to deliver innovative solutions.
How we can help?
We offer policy, strategy, financing and project management advisory services on climate change, sustainable energy, nature-positive transitions, forestry, fisheries, local community engagement, wildlife conservation, and eco-tourism. We also conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and provide Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) services for a wide range of development projects. We work closely with clients to identify, design, and deliver practical solutions to development challenges.
Our Focus
Our approach emphasizes inclusivity and effective use of resources to deliver innovative solutions.

Forestry
We provide innovative solutions in private and protected forest development and management. Our approaches in forestry emphasize local community involvement and ownership. We help our clients apply Nature Based Solutions (NBS) in forestry for enhanced livelihoods.

Fisheries
Kilimanyika's fisheries work focuses on improving the productivity and sustainability of fisheries and aquaculture in Africa. We focus on enhancing local communities' food and nutrition security, increasing incomes, and promoting sustainable fisheries resource management. We help our clients develop and implement innovative practices and technologies to support small-scale fish farmers and fishers while improving the resilience of aquatic ecosystems.

Local Community Engagement
We facilitate development by working closely with communities to ensure their active participation and benefits. We conduct needs assessments, facilitate stakeholder engagements, design and implement development projects, and provide a range of capacity-building training. We also work with clients to monitor and evaluate project progress, advocate for community interests, and promote sustainable development practices. We help our clients ensure that development projects and interventions are inclusive and effective.

Wildlife Conservation
We provide expert guidance and support on the protection and sustainable management of wildlife resources. We conduct ecological assessments, develop, and implement conservation strategies, and work with local communities to promote participatory conservation practices. We also facilitate stakeholder engagement, provide capacity development support, and help our clients develop effective wildlife management policies and regulatory frameworks.

Eco-tourism
We help our clients develop and promote sustainable tourism products and practices that conserve natural environments and benefit local communities. Kilimanyika facilitates stakeholder engagement and offers capacity development support to help ecotourism clients develop and implement policies and practices that promote conservation.

Project Cycle Management
We guide our clients in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating development projects - to ensure they are effective, sustainable, and beneficial to local communities. We help clients conduct participatory needs assessments, project design, and resource planning. We also carry out project-specific monitoring and evaluations of natural resource management programs - to measure impact and outcomes.
