Timothy Tear

Timothy Tear is an accomplished conservation scientist with extensive experience in wildlife preservation and environmental management. Serving as the International Senior Scientist at Biodiversity Research Institute since July 2020, Timothy has previously held key leadership roles, including Executive Director of the Africa Program at Wildlife Conservation Society, where significant growth and strategic initiatives were accomplished. Timothy has successfully managed diverse teams and large-scale projects across multiple continents, improved organizational capacity, and elevated conservation efforts through innovative approaches such as nature-based climate solutions. With a PhD in Forestry, Wildlife, and Range Sciences from the University of Idaho, Timothy’s career spans several prominent organizations, including The Nature Conservancy and the Frankfurt Zoological Society, demonstrating a strong commitment to integrating science and management for effective conservation outcomes.