Keith Roberts is a globally respected conservation strategist and law enforcement specialist with over three decades of experience protecting biodiversity across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.
With a background in nature conservation, environmental management, and elite military service, Keith has led transformative initiatives that integrate technology, policy, and frontline protection to safeguard some of the world’s most threatened ecosystems. Keith has served as a senior advisor to organizations such as the Royal Commission for AlUla, National Geographic Society, Conservation International, and the Blue Nature Alliance, where he has designed protection plans, developed ranger training standards, and implemented cutting-edge monitoring and anti-poaching technologies. His work has directly supported the professionalization of ranger forces, enhanced protected area law enforcement, and advanced marine and terrestrial conservation strategies across multiple continents. As a founding board member of Conserve Global and co-founder of the Wildlife Ranger Challenge, Keith has helped raise and distribute over $16 million to support ranger welfare and capacity building. His leadership has influenced national conservation policies, including the development of elephant protection strategies in Angola and Tanzania, and the deployment of EarthRanger systems in protected areas worldwide. Keith’s career is marked by a commitment to collaboration, impact, and innovation.