Emma Bungtabu Januwai Oliver is a Papua New Guinean marine biologist, conservation practitioner, climate resilience facilitator, systems leader, and Indigenous community advocate with over 10 years of experience leading community-based conservation and sustainable development initiatives across Papua New Guinea. She is the Founder and Director of ENB Sea Keepers, a community-based marine conservation organisation focused on coral reef restoration, climate resilience, environmental education, youth empowerment, and sustainable coastal livelihoods. She is also the Director of ENB Marine Conservation Consultancy Services, a social enterprise that provides environmental consultancy, conservation training, biodiversity assessments, coral restoration programmes, and sustainable tourism advisory services across Papua New Guinea. Emma currently serves as a Tutor and Technical Instructor at the Papua New Guinea University of Natural Resources and Environment, where she teaches Sustainable Tourism, Eco & Wildlife Tourism, and Community Engagement. Her work integrates scientific research with Indigenous knowledge systems to strengthen locally led conservation efforts and climate adaptation strategies within coastal communities. She is passionate about developing long-term systems change by exploring how community-led conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable development approaches can be integrated into government systems, education frameworks, and policy development for future generations. As a systems leader, Emma advocates for collaborative and inclusive approaches that bridge communities, academia, government agencies, and regional partners to create sustainable environmental and social impact. Her vision is centred on empowering the next generation of Pacific leaders to take ownership of conservation, climate resilience, and community development while preserving Indigenous knowledge and strengthening local capacity. She previously worked as a Wildlife Officer at Port Moresby Nature Park, contributing to wildlife conservation, biodiversity monitoring, environmental education, and species management programmes. Emma has represented Papua New Guinea and the Pacific region at several regional and international forums, including as a Delegate Speaker at the One Young World Summit, where she shared her work on marine conservation, Indigenous leadership, and climate resilience.

Emma holds a Bachelor Degree in Science from the University of Papua New Guinea and a Post Graduate Diploma in Endangered Species Management from the Durrell Academy, University of Kent. She remains committed to advancing sustainable environmental solutions, strengthening regional collaboration, and creating transformational pathways for communities and ecosystems across Papua New Guinea and the Pacific.