Program Manager
, The Nature Conservancy
Profile / Bio:
RUTH KONIA has had a long career in conservation and development in Papua New Guinea where she has managed community-based conservation and development projects, communications, capacity building and grant-making. She has
been with TNC since 2010 leading communications for the entire program and leading the Mangoro Market Meri program since its inception in 2017. In this role she works with communities, government and other partners to build women’s
livelihoods and benefits through sustainable mangrove management. Ruth currently serves on the Global Greengrants Fund Pacific Islands Advisory Board where she works with other Pacific Islands Advisors on grant-making in PNG.