Chairperson · 2024–2026
Dr. Mlungele Nsikani
Senior Scientist, South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI)
Ecological restoration scientist advancing biodiversity conservation across Africa.
About Us
About SER Africa
A detailed look at who we are, what we stand for, and the impact we're making across the continent.
Our Roots
Our relationship with SER Global
SER Africa operates as the official Africa Chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER), a global organisation with over four decades of leadership in restoration science and practice. As a regional chapter, we localise SER's global standards, tools, and research for the unique ecological and socio-economic contexts of the African continent.
This relationship gives our members access to an international network of restoration professionals, the SER journal Restoration Ecology, and the SER Connect platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing.
What Guides Us
Vision, Mission & Goals
Vision
A future where Africa's degraded ecosystems are restored and sustainably managed — supporting biodiversity, livelihoods, and climate resilience.
Mission
To advance the science, practice, and policy of ecological restoration in Africa through collaboration, capacity building, and knowledge exchange.
Goals
Grow a pan-African restoration network, promote evidence-based practice, develop the next generation of practitioners, and influence policy at continental level.
Watch the launch
Launch of the SER Africa Strategic Plan 2025–2030
A formal launch event welcoming participants and outlining the vision, goals and priorities for ecological restoration across Africa over the next five years.
- Strategic Plan Overview — the 2025–2030 plan and SER Africa's mission to strengthen restoration efforts across the continent.
- Collaboration Focus — partnerships with communities, governments and international stakeholders.
- Goals & Priorities — biodiversity conservation, wetlands protection and capacity building.
- Engagement — a webinar format that positions ecological restoration as central to sustainable development in Africa.
Leadership
Board & team
SER Africa is guided by a dedicated board of directors and supported by a growing team of coordinators across the continent.
Vice-Chair · 2026–2028
Dr. Peter Alele
Africa Regional Director, Forest Stewardship Council · Nairobi, Kenya
20+ years leading ecological restoration and conservation across the continent.
Secretary
Lynette Munro
Conservation Partnership Facilitator, Nature Connect
Building conservation partnerships and innovative biodiversity financing.
Treasurer
Andrew Whitley
Wildlands Conservation Trust · KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Landscape-scale restoration practitioner turning knowledge into on-the-ground action.
Our Impact
Across the continent.
15+
Countries
500+
Members
30+
Events Hosted
50+
Restoration Projects