Adrian Garside

Adrian Garside is a Research Fellow at the Department of War Studies, King's College London, and a member of the Marjan Conflict, Biodiversity & Military Sustainability Study Group. His work bridges military strategy, environmental security, and conservation practice.

• 30+ years of field experience in conflict zones (Central/North Africa, Middle East, Balkans)
• Former UN Strategic Planning Officer and UK Stabilization Adviser
• Pioneering research on wildlife conservation in war-torn regions

Research Focus: Examines how armed conflicts influence biodiversity and conservation efforts, particularly in the Nile/Congo watershed region. Investigates dynamics between:

• Wildlife rangers
• Rural communities
• Military actors
• Hybrid security systems

Publications Analysis: Recent works emphasize:

• Ecological monitoring in conflict zones
• Illegal wildlife trade networks
• Bushmeat dynamics in border areas
• Post-war environmental rehabilitation

Scientific Recognition:

• Recipient of the Marjan Marsh Award
• Key contributor to global conservation policy frameworks

Teaching & Outreach: Develops and delivers conservation-focused curricula in conflict-affected regions, including:

• 'Conflict and Conservation' module at Gorongosa National Park
• Training for wildlife services and community rangers
• Lectures at KCL on conflict-environment interactions