About Us
Launched in September 2009 as Biodiversity Nature, the organization has expanded its vision and scope to become Biodiversity & Environment Africa.
Our expertise lies at the intersection of outdoor safety training, risk management, and biodiversity consulting.
Through our digital platform, we are also dedicated to showcasing the staggering biological diversity, culture and natural beauty of the African Continent.
Great Informative Content
Biodiversity and Environment Africa delivers meaningful insights into the environmental issues that affect communities and ecosystems throughout Africa.
Excellence in Training & Skills Development
Biodiversity & Environment Africa empowers individuals and organizations through expert wildlife and outdoor safety training —adaptable to your specific needs.
Emergency Response, Outdoor Risk Assessments, & Biodiversity Assessments
Our consulting services include risk assessments and emergency response plans for deployment teams to Africa.
With over three decades of field experience in Africa combined with an extensive database and reference library, we can generate accurate biodiversity datasets for use in Environmental Impact Assessments and Biodiversity Conservation Strategies. Our expertise cover botanical, vertebrate, and invertebrate groups.
About Warren Schmidt
Warren Schmidt is a seasoned expert in dangerous wildlife and occupational outdoor safety training and consulting, a lecturer, published author, ecologist, environmental consultant, invasion biologist, and herpetologist. A third-generation African, born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa, he has devoted his career to the study, conservation, and communication of biodiversity across a broad range of ecosystems.
With extensive field experience spanning forests, savannas, and other wilderness areas, Warren has conducted in-depth ecological research, including specialized species distribution mapping. His work has brought him into close proximity with Africa’s most iconic wildlife, including elephants, rhinoceroses, giraffes, lions, and various venomous snake species.
Throughout his career, Warren has combined scientific inquiry with practical application, contributing to projects in conservation management, ecological consulting, and invasive species biology. His multidisciplinary background and commitment to environmental education have established him as a respected authority in the fields of ecology, zoology, and wildlife safety.
