Podcasts about African Wildlife Foundation

Episode 173 with Edwin Tambara, Director of Global Leadership at the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF). Edwin shares AWF's groundbreaking approach to the biodiversity economy, an innovative model that integrates conservation and economic development, driving both environmental preservation and community prosperity.AWF has played a pivotal role in supporting Zimbabwe's biodiversity economy, from nature-based tourism and wildlife conservation to the commercialisation of non-timber forest products. Through its work, AWF demonstrates that conservation can be a powerful driver of economic development, creating jobs, enhancing livelihoods, and attracting private investment. Edwin takes us through the challenges and successes of aligning conservation goals with economic agendas and how the African Wildlife Foundation is empowering local communities to become stewards of their natural resources.This episode offers a fascinating look at how biodiversity is becoming a key asset for Africa's future, showcasing how conservation and sustainable development go hand in hand to create a thriving, green economy.What We Discuss With EdwinThe vision behind AWF's Biodiversity Economies initiative and its role in driving sustainable economic growth in Africa.How AWF is working with the Zimbabwean government to integrate biodiversity into national economic planning and development.The impact of nature-based tourism and non-timber forest products on Zimbabwe's economy and rural livelihoods.How AWF is overcoming challenges of aligning conservation with economic agendas, particularly in Zimbabwe's remote regions.AWF's approach to promoting private investment in biodiversity economies and attracting sustainable financing for conservation projects.Did you miss my previous episode where I discuss Expanding Financial Access: Building a Marketplace for Agrocommodity Trade and Export in Nigeria? Make sure to check it out!Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps!Connect with Terser:LinkedIn - Terser AdamuInstagram - unlockingafricaTwitter (X) - @TerserAdamuConnect with Edwin:LinkedIn - Edwin TambaraTwitter - @EdwinTambaraDo you want to do business in Africa? Explore the vast business opportunities in African markets and increase your success with ETK Group. Connect with us at www.etkgroup.co.uk or reach out via email at info@etkgroup.co.ukSubscribe to our newsletter for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes insights, and bonus material - Unlocking Africa Newsletter

Africa's wilderness has captured the imagination of millions of people around the world. Despite its exploding population and rapidly growing economies, the continent has often been the flagbearer of conservation globally. This ranges from the conservation of elephants and rhinos in southern Africa to the creation of Kavango Zambezi, the second-largest nature conservation landscape globally. However, Africa's wildlife is far from secure. The illegal wildlife trade still looms large with threatening lions, rhinos, and pangolins across the continent. Meanwhile, livestock overgrazing and the demand for charcoal and firewood are fostering the degradation of the habitats of giraffes, zebra, and other ungulates. Deadly diseases threaten the survival of gorillas and chimpanzees.  In this episode of The Think Wildlife Podcast, I interview Kaddu Sebunya, the CEO of the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF). We discuss extensively about the impact of the illegal wildlife trade on Africa's biodiversity, tackling habitat loss through alternative livelihoods and sustainable agriculture and the potential and issues of utilizing  trophy hunting in African conservation. Kaddu also extensively elaborates upon some of the projects AWF is involved in to tackle the climate crisis, counter the illegal wildlife trade, and prevent habitat loss.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit anishbanerjee.substack.com

Shawn from Creepy Acres is back to help us explore our first 'Real' Crytpid of the season! The great thing about cryptids is some of them turn out to be real animals that have been thought extinct or misidentified and this episode's subject is just that. This week Shawn is going to help us figure out just why it took so long for Silverback Gorillas to go from fiction to fact! We also want to bring attention to The Diane Fosse Gorilla Fund this week to celebrate the life and work of Dr. Diane Fosse and to help raise awareness for the ongoing efforts to keep these great apes from extinction. Sources Coleman, Loren, and Jerome Clark. Cryptozoology A to Z: The Encyclopedia of Loch Monsters, Sasquatch, Chupacabras, and Other Authentic Mysteries of Nature. Simon & Schuster, 1999. “Dian Fossey.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, inc., 11 Apr. 2024, www.britannica.com/biography/Dian-Fossey. Discovering Gorillas: The Journey from Mythic to Real, www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1179/tin.2006.38.1.36. Accessed 12 May 2024. “Learning Materials.” Dian Fossey, 7 July 2021, gorillafund.org/learning-materials/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwvKtBhDrARIsAJj-kThXUEg-o9TClazGeXlaHfXOAJOQXpfW3aE7hacg9j7iI1o-VdRbkJAaAnS3EALw_wcB. “Mountain Gorilla (Silverback) Facts: Where They Live & More.” National Geographic Expeditions, www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/get-inspired/inside-look/mountain-gorilla-silverback-facts-where-they-live/. Accessed 12 May 2024. “Mountain Gorilla.” African Wildlife Foundation, www.awf.org/wildlife-conservation/mountain-gorilla?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwvKtBhDrARIsAJj-kTjoci3zZOgOSaa7ELmKhWUwQ6djniczbbMipxL0wPH7-WuOw0ixuUsaAlIoEALw_wcB. Accessed 12 May 2024. “PASTCAST: Gorillas, Man-Eating Monsters?” Nature News, Nature Publishing Group, 28 June 2019, www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01883-3. “Status of Gorillas Worldwide.” The Gorilla Foundation, 9 June 2022, www.koko.org/conservation/status-of-gorillas-worldwide/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwvKtBhDrARIsAJj-kTgqHbRKHm201QljvwmArrZXGeA5aM27CLWpBw8y7lBW9JNB3vNRdvoaAqLTEALw_wcB. Studio, Lightwave. MGCF - Discovery of the Mountain Gorilla, www.saveagorilla.org/discovery.html. Accessed 12 May 2024. “World-Renowned Primatologist Dian Fossey Is Found Murdered in Rwanda.” History.Com, A&E Television Networks, www.history.com/this-day-in-history/primatologist-dian-fossey-found-murdered-in-rwanda. Accessed 12 May 2024.

Hallo und schön, dass du da bist! ❤️ In der heutigen Podcastfolge habe ich einen ganz besonderen Menschen zu Gast: den lieben Sebastian von Off the Path. Vielleicht kennst du Sebastian schon von seinem mega coolen Podcast, in dem es ums Reisen und um Abenteuer geht und in dem ich auch schon zu Gast sein durfte. In diesem Interview sprechen wir darüber, wie Sebastians Lebensweg war. Denn dieser zeigt, egal woher du kommst, du kannst etwas in deinem Leben erreichen, wenn du dafür losgehst. Wir haben über das Reisen gesprochen, was es uns gibt und wie es uns weltoffener macht, was wir vom Reisen gelernt haben und viele weitere Themen. Wenn dir diese Podcastfolge gefallen hat, freue ich mich riesig, wenn du mir eine 5 Sterne-Bewertung bei iTunes hinterlässt, damit ich noch mehr Menschen erreichen kann.   Alles Liebe, Deine Michi

Task number three! The fact that we jokingly labelled it 'deer fetch-quest' in one of our thumbnails basically tells you everything you need to know. This week, we've got a deer that runs way too fast. That, and a man who has so far been way too used to hitting problems with a club having to take on a running challenge. Sources for this episode: Bejan, A., Gunes, U., Charles, J. D. and Sahin, B. (2018), The fastest animals and vehicles are neither the biggest nor the fastest over lifetime. Scientific Reports 8: 12925. Frazer, J. G. (1921), Apollodorus: The Library (Volume I). London: William Heinemann. Guerber, H. A. (1929), The Myths of Greece & Rome: Their Stories Signification and Origin. London: George G. Harrap & Company Ltd. Hirt, M. H., Jetz, W., Rall, B. and Brose, U. (2017), A general scaling law reveals why the largest animals are not the fastest. Nature Ecology & Evolution 1: 1116-1122. Oldfather, C. H. (1993), Diodorus of Sicily: the Library of History. Books IV.59- VIII. London and Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press. Weil, S., African Wildlife Foundation (2013), Cheetahs: The World's Fastest Land Animal (online) (Accessed 06/05/2024). Wilson, A. M., Lowe, J. C., Roskilly, K., Hudson, P. E., Golabek, K. A. and McNutt, J. W. (2013), Locomotion dynamics of hunting in wild cheetahs. Nature 498: 185-189. Author unknown, Metric Conversions (date unknown), Meters per second to Kilometers per hour (online) (Accessed 06/05/2024).

The Possibility Club podcast: Practical Bravery - EMPOWERED ENTERPRISE!   In this episode, we navigate the journey of a visionary whose leadership has not just built businesses but has transformed lives. An architect of opportunity, whose blueprint for change is reshaping the landscape of social mobility. From the foundations of financial literacy to the pillars of small business support, her mission is to elevate the underprivileged, to turn the tide of poverty through the power of enterprise. By advocating for a model that combines training, seed capital, and ongoing mentoring, she's not just changing the game; she's setting a new standard for how we approach development aid. Her vision is clear - a world where business serves as a vehicle for social mobility, where every entrepreneur, no matter their starting point, has a chance to thrive. Joining The Possibility Club is a leader in lifting lives through enterprise, and perhaps, a guiding light for future generations of social entrepreneurs - CEO of Village Enterprise, Dianne Calvi.    --- Dianne Calvi via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/diannecalvi/   Dianne Calvi via Twitter / X https://twitter.com/DianneCalvi    “When I was child my dad told me stories about his own childhood. His mum was a single mother who struggled to just put food on the table, they were migrant workers during the summer, they would pick fruit, live in a tent, often go hungry. His life was so foreign to me. I realised that I wanted to make a difference in the lives of people like my dad.”   Village Enterprise https://villageenterprise.org/   "When I got the opportunity to take on this role, it brought together so many things I was looking for. To take what I'd learned in organisations like Microsoft and apply it to the non-profit sector. To try to build an organisation that had significant impact.”  “If you want to solve a big problem, you have to change policies in the way governments operate. One of the ways you can do that is building a solid base of evidence for an approach.”  “We see real transformative change, not only in the women we work with but in the lives of everyone in their families. It really is an incredible change that happens in a relatively short period of time.”  "We see a whole new local economy grow out of this work.”   Dianne Calvi's page on Village Enterprise https://villageenterprise.org/about-us/team/dianne-calvi/   “We're working in the very rural areas, so still today most of the businesses that we start are agriculture businesses. In many cases people transition from subsistance farming to planting crops that generate income, and generating much more income off the land because of this re-orientation.”   “We're not providing them with a loan, we're providing them with a cash grant.”   Dreamstart Labs — DreamSave fintech for informal community banking https://www.dreamstartlabs.com/dreamsave.html   “When we go into a new community we target those in extreme poverty and we work with every single household that qualifies. So we're not just cherrypicking entrepreneurs, we're really working with the entire village. In many cases 85% of the households in an area.”    Mercy Corps https://www.mercycorps.org/   “We create businesses for the first time but they need customers, so Mercy Corps is providing the incentives and in some cases training for the private sector actors to work together with our entrepreneurs.”   Dianne Calvi's page on Next Billion https://nextbillion.net/authors/dianne-calvi/   Dianne Calvi wins award at Stanford https://news.stanford.edu/report/2023/06/05/stanford-alumni-honored-work-advancing-common-good/   “We've done two randomised control trials. It's the only way you can prove attribution to a program. And we've found we can quantify them. We now have evidence that people's wellbeing is increasing, their mental health, their sense of agency is increasing, and this has all been measured by a randomised control trial, so there are questions you can ask that help quantify that that is happening.”   Boconni University, Milan, MBA course https://www.sdabocconi.it/en/mba-executive-mba?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA84CvBhCaARIsAMkAvkKhSc7ycAO9HYa7NoCrR1rV-OrjpDfm4sdGFFbiwbeAis86VMUF6s8aAro2EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds   Development Impact Bonds via Social Finance https://www.socialfinance.org.uk/what-we-do/social-impact-bonds#    “For every dollar invested in the Village Enterprise program, five dollars of income are generated. So now governments are interested in adopting this, because they see that that will create economic growth."   US AID Development Innovation Ventures https://www.usaid.gov/div   Wildlife Conservation Society https://www.wcs.org/   African Wildlife Foundation https://www.awf.org/   Jane Goodall Institute https://janegoodall.org/   Abhijit V. Banerjee & Esther Dufflo — Poor Economics via Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Poor-Economics-Barefoot-Hedge-fund-Surprising/dp/0718193660/ ------   This episode was recorded in October 2023 Interviewer: Richard Freeman for always possible Editor: CJ Thorpe-Tracey for Lo Fi Arts   For more visit www.alwayspossible.co.uk

Conscious collaboration, as demonstrated by the Mara Elephant Project (MEP), is about working together with various stakeholders, organizations, and communities towards a common goal with awareness and intentionality.   It involves recognizing the interconnectedness of different entities and understanding that collaboration is key to achieving sustainable solutions.   It is my honor to have Dibblex on this episode to chat about the heart of MEP's conservation strategy whose goal is driving collective action towards the protection of elephants, wildlife habitats, and the well-being of local communities.  Key Takeaways 00:00 - Introduction Here is a little more about our guest! Dibblex brings a wealth of experience and expertise to MEP. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Tourism Management from Strathmore University and has held various positions in the local tourism sector. As a Kenyan fellow of the Inaugural African Conservation Voices Media Labs co-created by Jackson Wild and African Wildlife Foundation, Dibblex is dedicated to leveraging the power of storytelling to amplify the voices of conservation through his captivating podcast, Boots on the Ground.   7:09 - Impact of COVID on local tourism in Kenya Dibblex and I are getting right into the heart of Kenya's tourism scene, first talking about the impact of COVID-19 on local tourism and some of our personal experiences in the wild during this season.   9:33 - Importance of sustainable travel We can not talk about conscious travel without touching on how our tourism activities correlate with sustainability. What is the transformative power of this conscious consumerism and its ripple effects on communities and ecosystems?   16:52 - The Mara Elephant Project and their conservation technologies The Mara Elephant Project is revolutionizing conservation through their cutting-edge conservation technologies and pioneering efforts to safeguard Kenya's majestic elephants. We are talking about these technologies and how their roots run deeper than just conservation but empowering their community of rangers.   30:38 - The Mara Elephant Project , Imani Collective & other collaborative efforts MEP collaborates with government agencies, organizations like Imani Collective, wildlife trusts, research institutes, and local communities to implement sustainable solutions and promote coexistence between humans and wildlife. If you have been looking for an initiative to pour into, contact MEP.    38:30 - Conclusion By engaging in sustainable travel practices, supporting local initiatives, and fostering partnerships, you can contribute to the preservation of wildlife and ecosystems while enriching your own travel experiences. The Mara Elephant Project serves as a testament to the power of collective action in safeguarding biodiversity and promoting harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife. Mentions Imani Collective Mara Elephant Project IC mara elephant project collaboration collection Boots on the Ground Podcast Boots on the Ground Instagram   Connect with me: jenny@imanicollective.com Follow along with my Weekly Wild: Sign Up! Find me on social media: Jenny Nuccio Work with me through one-on-one mentorship and strategic coaching sessions: Join me! Sign up to receive a copy of the podcast slides covered in this week's episode: https://jennynuccio.myflodesk.com/ry8jrddbfx   

In this episode of Our Creatures podcast, hosts Chris and Angie explore the unique characteristics and behaviors of the gelada monkey, a grass-grazing primate found primarily in Ethiopia. They discuss the monkey's unusual foraging habits, social structures, and reproductive practices, as well as its contributions to its native ecosystem. The conversation then shifts to discuss local conservation efforts, specifically highlighting the commendable work of the African Wildlife Foundation. The hosts emphasize the importance of community partnerships in conservation, mentioning initiatives like the Seminole Mountain Cultural Tourism Project and the role of holistic land use planning in ensuring sustainable livelihoods. The episode concludes with a look ahead at upcoming special content. Please visit www.factormeals.com/creatures50 and use code creatures50 to get 50% off. Podcast Timeline 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:06 Exploring the Complex Vocalizations of Geladas 01:45 The Fascinating World of Primates 01:55 The Unique Characteristics of Geladas 03:11 The Importance of Ecotourism for Geladas 03:12 The Unusual Grazing Habits of Geladas 03:26 The Physical Appearance of Geladas 03:44 Dedication and Acknowledgements 04:03 The Challenges of Podcasting 05:20 The Importance of Primate Social Behavior 05:46 Shoutouts and Acknowledgements 07:15 The Importance of Reviews and Social Media Engagement 07:57 The Unique Features of Gelada Monkeys 17:20 The Role of Geladas in Their Ecosystem 26:28 The Importance of Local Conservation Efforts 28:05 The Evolution and Adaptation of Geladas 36:38 Fun Facts About Geladas 39:11 Adaptations to High Altitude 40:26 Unique Dietary Habits and Physical Features 41:44 Specialized Movement and Foraging Techniques 46:12 Observations on Grazing and Diet 52:25 Complex Social Structure and Communication 59:53 Intricate Vocalizations and Linguistic Patterns 01:08:14 Reproduction and Parenting Behaviors 01:18:03 Conservation Efforts and Threats ------------------------------------------------------ Another thank you to all our Patreon supporters. You too can join for one cup of "good" coffee a month. With your pledge you can support your favorite podcast on Patreon and give back to conservation. With the funds we receive each month, we are have been sending money to conservation organizations monthly. We now send a check to every organization we cover, as we feel they all are deserving of our support. Thank you so much for your support and for supporting animal conservation.  Please considering supporting us at Patreon HERE. We also want to thank you to all our listeners. We are giving back to every conservation organization we cover and you make that possible. We are committed to donating large portions of our revenue (at minimum 25%) to every organization we cover each week. Thank you for helping us to grow, and for helping to conserve our wildlife. Please contact us at advertising@airwavemedia.com if you would like to advertise on our podcast You can also visit our website HERE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me for an inspiring podcast episode featuring Paul Katz, a highly successful entrepreneur who has achieved remarkable success in the competitive music industry. Paul's fascinating journey encompasses working with renowned organizations like the African Wildlife Foundation and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, alongside collaborating with influential figures such as Kevin Bacon, Ziggy Marley, and Desmond Tutu, among others. With an impressive portfolio that includes Oscar-winning movies and collaborations with global music stars like Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake, Paul's expertise spans various domains. Discover how Paul harnessed the power of influencers, adapted to the changing landscape of the music industry, and became a social entrepreneur. Prepare to be inspired by his heart, soul, and business success. Listen and learn:☛ What is social entrepreneurship☛ How to use entertainment and popular culture as a hook to drive social change☛ What are two critical ingredients that are a must in influencer partnerships☛ How to spot influencers that are credible and impactful☛  How Paul's new book "Good Influence" is a roadmap for using influencers that     applies to small and large profit and not-for-profit organizations☛  Why does Paul's life's work follows this quote: "We are all going to die, we don't     know when, and now is an excellent time to learn how to play the piano." In GOOD INFLUENCE, Cultural Change Agent Paul Katz Shows How Any Organization Can Engage Influencers to Create Programs that Raise Awareness, Inspire Action, and Do Good. Paul on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulkatznewyork/

This week, Alice takes a journey to the Kalahari desert to discuss the most murderous, mischief-making mongoose species: Meerkats! She's joined by the brilliant and hilarious Dan Sutton, who helps her answer the question you've all been dying to know: Are meerkats heavier than a cloud? Have a listen and never view Timon the same way again! Our Charity of the Week this week is the African Wildlife Foundation, helping to protect the habitats of Meerkats and other AMAZING African species: www.awf.org.

In this episode, I speak with Kaddu Sebunya. Kaddu is passionate about nature conservation. In his role as CEO of African Wildlife Foundation, he rallies African elites to lead the fight against the destruction of valuable habitats and wildlife. He believes that conservation by Africans for Africans is at the heart of addressing the continent's challenges around economic development and equality, it's the right place to start. I'm delighted to be having this conversation with Kaddu, he has such an important message that he shares with an infectious energy that I hope will inspire you too!The book that Kaddu mentions is What We Owe the Future by William MacAskill.Recorded on 16 January 2023.Instagram: @at.the.coalfaceConnect with Kaddu on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/kaddu-kiwe-sebunya-384b4658 and on Twitter @AWFCEO.Please subscribe to At the Coalface wherever you get your podcasts to receive a new episode every two weeks: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google PodcastsHelp us produce more episodes by becoming a supporter. Your subscription will go towards our hosting and production costs. Supporters get the opportunity to join behind the scenes during upcoming recordings. Thank you.Support the show

Foreign Policy Playlist recommends: Africa ForwardThis week on FP Playlist, we're featuring Africa Forward, a podcast supported by the African Wildlife Foundation, that explores Africa's development. Host and Executive Producer, Carol Pineau, discusses some of her favorite moments from season two which focuses on green conservation across the continent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Africa, host to COP27, is also host to 30% of the world's biodiversity. It is also a continent on an accelerated economic growth trajectory. This episode, guests Kaddu Sebunya, CEO, African Wildlife Foundation and David Cheboryot, Director of Entrepreneurship Centres – Africa - E4Impact Foundation share how economic growth, community development and conservation can go hand in hand, and how private finance and the private sector can play their role. Finally, the guests discuss their hopes for COP27 from governments.

There are fewer better examples of what visionary leadership can do than the Rwandan progress. After the tragic civil war of 1994 that killed nearly 1 million Rwandan citizens in less than 100 days, leaders of the fourth-smallest country in Africa realized that they had to start by improving their leadership skills to change their country's fate. Less than 20 years later, they decreased poverty and unemployment significantly, increased life expectancy, and established universal health care. Rwanda is a leading country in gender equality, its economy keeps growing, and malaria and maternity mortality rates dropped. Emery Rubagenga, CEO of ROKA Global Resources, the leading ore mining, processing, and exporting company in Rwanda, visit us to talk about the remarkable Rwandan progress. Emery is also a board member of the African Wildlife Foundation. Thanks to his participation in the Eisenhower Fellowships 2022 Global Program, we were lucky enough to get a hold of him. In this episode, we get to size the power of proper leadership using the Rwandan example as a point of reference. Emery kindly described his home country's beauties, the challenges they faced throughout history, and the impressive changes they're experiencing. We also talk about how technological improvement impacted rural areas and students' lives and the reality-change effects of instilling the right mindset of excellence in leaders. Tune in to Episode 328 of Becoming Your Best and learn about the Rwandan experience and their commitment to becoming the best version of themselves. Some Questions I Ask:Could you talk about your experiences at the Eisenhower Fellowships 2022 Global Program? (4:33)What factors are creating such a powerful difference in the success of Rwanda today? (15:41)In This Episode, You Will Learn:How was Rwandan reality, and how it has dramatically improved during the last years (4:37)Emery shares some of the experiences lived during his visit to America (8:111)About a visit to the Rwandan jungle and learning how to say 'hi' in the Gorilla language (11:50)The story of Clare Akamanzi and the results of adopting a mindset of excellence (20:19)Connect with Emery:LinkedInTwitterBecoming Your Best Resources:Becoming Your Best WebsiteBecoming Your Best University WebsiteBecoming Your Best LibraryEmail: support@becomingyourbest.com Book: Becoming Your Best: The 12 Principles of Highly Successful LeadersBook: Conquer Anxiety: How to Overcome Anxiety and Optimize Your PerformanceFacebook Group – Conquer Anxiety See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we're heading to Rwanda to do a gorilla trekking tour with Richard Pfäffli of Travulous. Richard is the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Travulous. With over 20 years of experience in the travel and tourism business in Africa and an abiding interest in wildlife conservation, Richard has been chosen by the African Wildlife Foundation as the exclusive travel provider in Rwanda.On today's episode, Richard talks about how a life-changing journey from the United Kingdom to Cape Town inspired him to sell all of his belongings and relocate to Rwanda in order to start his company. We delve into the link between tourism and gorillas, conservation, and what travelers should anticipate when visiting Rwanda.Today on The Intrepid Traveler:·        How Richard ended up in Rwanda and started Travulous·        Explanation of a specialist safari guide·        Gorilla conservation in Rwanda·        How sustainability goes hand in hand with conservation·        The connection between tourism and local communities·        What one can expect from Rwanda gorilla trekking·        Why you should visit RwandaIf you're interested in joining the 2023 trip to Rwanda email robin@clineandcotravel.com.Connect with Richard Pfäffli:Travulous WebsiteTravulous FacebookTravulous InstagramRichard Pfäffli's TwitterThanks for tuning in! Thanks for joining us on today's episode of The Intrepid Traveler podcast! If you enjoyed today's episode, please head over to iTunes and leave us a rate and review to help us reach even more aspiring travelers. Don't forget to check out our website, visit us on Facebook, Instagram or follow us on LinkedIn to stay up-to-date on our latest epic travel adventures!

Kim and Kaddu Sebunya, CEO of African Wildlife Foundation, connect about Africa's position on the world stage of conservation and the need to better represent wildlife in for-profit spaces. Kaddu discusses the opportunities for an expanded role of finance in community and ecosystem sustainability across the continent.  "How do we align biodiversity into these conversations? How do we represent wildlife in boardrooms? That is the question conservationists now find ourselves with. How do you involve a majority of Africans in this sector? How do you get a minority issue to become a majority concern on this convenient" - Kaddu Sebunya 

Get 15% off your Water-To-Go order today using WILD15 at checkoutAfter working in the garment industry for many years and seeing the horrific problems of waste pollution first-hand, CEO and Founder of Water-to-Go, Dave Shanks, sought to create a sustainable and reusable alternative to single-use plastic water bottles. He then developed a unique filter for the bottle and so Water-to-Go was born. Realising that here was a technology that could provide clean, healthy water almost anywhere and which could also reduce the environmental damage being done was the motivation to establish the Water-to-Go brand and business.Since then, the company has grown year on year and in a very short time, has not only added distributors and retailers in over 50 countries worldwide, but also fostered partnerships with a large number of charities, ranging from Malaria No More UK to the African Wildlife Foundation.In this conversation we dive into the story behind Water-To-Go, digging into the issues surrounding the textile industry and waste disposal, fail working conditions, and more. We discuss whether there is a future for plastic on planet earth and explore what we can all do to help create a more sustainable way to life here and now. Main Water-To-Go website: https://watertogo.euHow the bottles work: https://watertogo.eu/how-it-works/What is Water To Go Doing to help the planet? ​​https://watertogo.eu/doing-good/Get 15% off your Water-To-Go order today using WILD15 at checkout 

Hey Nature Nerds! This week, Jen shares a special cause that is near and dear to her heart and then some great science news about Brazilian fishing Jaguars. Then Megan tells us all about Pablo Escobar's famous Hippos!  Organization to support: African Wildlife Foundation  https://www.awf.org/  We're working to ensure wildlife and wild lands thrive in modern Africa. Our multi-faceted approach ensures conservation strategies work for wildlife and people.

World leaders will gather in Glasgow for the COP26 climate change conference but what will they achieve? We've not reached one of the goals set 10 years ago to protect the planet's diverse wildlife. So, what now?  Join host Peter Dobbie. Guests: Gavin Edwards, Global Coordinator of WWF International. Nancy Githaiga, Kenya Country Director of African Wildlife Foundation. Stephan Singer, Senior Policy Advisor of Climate Action Network International.  

In this first episode of our new series dubbed in the quest to protect Africa's wildlife and wild places, I'm talking with Didi Wamukoya, the Director, Counter Wildlife Trafficking Program at African Wildlife Foundation. We dive into how she got started in her conservation career, and we also talk through the strategies for counter wildlife trafficking, how to address emerging crimes like Wildlife cyber crimes and challenges experienced in enforcing wildlife laws in Kenya and across the region. Enjoy

Wildlife crime affects us all. Illegal trade happens in every corner of the planet, and its effects can be catastrophic for some animals and plants. But the tragedy goes beyond the loss of single species. It's clear our relationship with nature needs to change.   What can we do about wildlife crime? In this episode of Wild Crimes, we look to the future. What impact is wildlife crime having on nature? Should blanket bans be imposed on traders? And what can you do to help?   Join Simangele Msweli, Senior Manager of the Youth Leadership Program at the African Wildlife Foundation; John E Scanlon, Former Secretary-General of CITES and Chair of the Global Initiative to End Wildlife Crime; and Jorge Rios, Chief of the Wildlife & Forest Crime Programme at the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime.   Learn more about what you can do to protect nature at nhm.ac.uk/wildcrimes.

Man eaters. Two words that send shivers down your spine, that spark a deep, primal fear. Words that elicit dread, make your eyes widen, heart pump and legs tingle. Come along with us as we spend this week in Africa discussing the famous Tsavo man eating lions – with a twist. The grisly tale of what happened here in 1898 is undoubtedly among the most notorious tragedies in Kenya, but what can we learn from it? What drives lions to hunt humans, and will they ever stop? We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episode, bonus content and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook , and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.  Learn more about the lions of Africa here. Sources: The Lions of Tsavo - Exploring the Legacy of Africa's Most Notorious Man Eaters. Smithsonian. Carnige Museum of Natural History. Washington Post. African Wildlife Foundation. Live Science. Free Range American.

The world's largest biodiversity summit was due to take place in Kunming, China on March 16 but has been postponed once again due to the global pandemic. In a year which has been dominated by COVID-19, Stephen Cole looks at the future of the world's flora and fauna and the fundamental connections between all life on Earth. The pandemic has provided an opportunity to pause for reflection and shown that protecting nature's health is essential if we are also to protect our own.First on the podcast Stephen talks to Executive Secretary for the UN's Convention on Biodiversity Elizabeth Maruma Mrema about how to ensure the targets for 2030 yield better results [01:30]. Next on the podcast Stephen talks to Dimitri De Boer from Client Earth in Beijing who explains the role China has to play in the biodiversity conversation as this year's host of the 15th Conference of Parties [10:11]. And finally - Stephen is joined by Frederick Kumah and Jia Qiao from the African Wildlife Foundation to understand why the continent is facing unprecedented levels of extinction despite being home to a third of the world's biodiversity [15:08]. 

Before the Covid 19 outbreak, the African tourism industry employed 24.6 million people across the continent, representing 6.8% of the total employment in the continent. However, this industry, as well as our wildlife, is facing possible extinction primarily from poaching. Since 1960, the black rhino population is down by 97.6%, approximately 1000 mountain gorillas remain and as many as 35,000 elephants are killed each year. The African Lion is the second largest living big cat after the tiger and the sound of its roar can be heard as far as 8 km away. However, its population decreased by 43% in 21 years and its regionally extinct in 15 African countries with as few as 23,000 left today This is why it is crucial to conserve our wildlife. Our guest Kaddu K Sebunya, CEO of the African Wildlife Foundation, joined us this week to discuss matters of conservation in the continent. How can Africa embrace development while preserving its wildlife? We touch on key issues like poaching, conservation efforts, Africa's criminal justice systems to fight illegal wildlife trade while promoting this coexistence among others. Kaddu Kiwe Sebunya has 25 years of Government relations, conservation and international development experience. He has distinguished himself in the industry as a leader at all levels—from community level engagement through the highest levels of government in Africa, Europe, China, and the Americas. He is one of the most visible and respected voices for wildlife, wild lands, conservation, and sustainable development on the continent. He is honored to advise the Pan-African Institutions and several African states on implementation of the African Union Vision 2063 and has become a frequent and sought-after speaker in Africa, Europe, China, and the United States.

Kaddu Sebunya has over 20 years of experience in conservation at the grassroots, national, and regional levels in the USA, Africa, and Europe. As the CEO of the African Wildlife Foundation, Kaddu rallies the continent's elite to lead the fight against the destruction of valuable habitats and wildlife. He believes that it is time for African voices and networks to re-imagine the conservation narrative. Kaddu is a firm believer that conservation and financial prosperity go in hand in hand, and he and his team are finding ways to share this message in Africa - in the hopes that it will resonate with people and the government, but especially the younger generation. Kaddu and I discuss: What drew him to work in conservation The current state of affairs of wildlife in Africa The rise of illegal poaching Hunting in Africa Why wildlife is crucial for Africa Effects of climate change in Africa How conservation and economic growth coexist And much more... Kaddu Sebunya's Twitter African Wildlife Foundation My Take: Wildlife, especially in Africa has never been more on the forefront and also has never been more in danger. It is our duty to try and preserve the wildlands these animals need and find ways to conserve the wildlife of the region. We are not solo passengers on this earth. There are other species along with us on this ride, and we must make sure, to the best of our ability, that they have habitat to live and are free from poachers and other human threats. Support the Podcast

We are back from a short break and ready to get back to telling your favorite problematic tales. This week, we tell the story of The Lion's Whiskers with the wonderful Victoria Anraham of @fabfatfeminist. What's the Lion's whiskers about? Welp, it's made up of 99% patience and 1% whiskers. The non-profit pairing this week is the African Wildlife Foundation (www.awf.org). We will be making a donation and hope you do too! Hosted by Rachael Marr and Mindy Scott. Audio production and music by Aaron Crossland. Researched and written by Dr. Lauren Crossland-Marr. Episode music by F. Laroque, available at flarocque.bandcamp.com.

About Kathleen Kathleen is a conservation leader recognized for her extensive experience in integrated large landscape conservation and development programs in Africa and North America. Kathleen has lived in Africa for 12 years. She was a senior staff member of the African Wildlife Foundation for 11 years, most recently serving as Vice President for East […] The post Episode 56: Kathleen Fitzgerald on African Wildlife Conservancies and the State of Wildlife Protection Funding During the Pandemic appeared first on Rewilding.

In this episode we chat to Edwin Tambara who is the Director of External Affairs with the African Wildlife Foundation in Washington, D.C. Growing up in Domboshawa in Zimbabwe, Edwin learnt early on how much human life and activity depends on natural resources as well as the negative impact of a growing human population on limited natural resources. In our chat, Edwin makes the connection between conservation and the everyday struggles of power cuts and water rations to the bigger picture of how nature is currently subsidising government and household spending. Edwin also shares what he now knows about why Africans should take the lead on conservation conversations—given our development trajectory. We also discuss the increasing need for entrepreneurs to pay attention to and identify the abundant opportunities within the business of conservation.Connect with Edwin on the following platforms: @emtambara | WebsiteConnect with Scale Up Africa: @scaleupafricaco | Instagram | Website

In August 2019, he began a 780 km trek across Madagascar.  Joined by three team members, the goal was to walk east to west along Madagascar's longest river, the Mangoky.  The journey was 29 days through jungles and across mountain ranges while avoiding crocodiles and the threat of armed bandits.  Part of the adventure is to raise funds and awareness for the loss of wildlife and wild lands across Africa by working with the African Wildlife Foundation.  You can learn more about Chaz and his adventures at thewildestjourney.com.  Chaz Powell, welcome back to the show.

Monica and Mike are joined by hilarious comedian and human being Caitlin Weierhauser! Together they positive spin weird pets! They also discuss mead, a flock of pussies, bops, and a skunk named Brinks. The charities today are the African Wildlife Foundation and the Niagara SPCA. You can take the quiz here.

We speak to Lynn Whitnall - she's the Director of Paradise Wildlife Park, a Fellow of the Institute of Travel & Tourism and she also sits on the council of the British & Irish Association of Zoos & Aquariums (BIAZA). Paradise Wildlife Park is a much-loved and highly esteemed venue that’s home to over 800 animals, including the largest collection of big cats in Britain. As well as wallabies, wolves and white lions, they also have five adventure playgrounds and one of the UK's biggest and most spectacular animatronic dinosaur displays. They’ve recently completed Drive4Wildlife - an epic adventure around East Africa where they donated funds and equipment to several projects along the way, including the African Wildlife Foundation and Ugandan Wildlife Education Centre. What will you learn from this podcast? How the Sampson family transformed Broxbourne Zoo (known for being one of the worst zoos in the country) into Hertfordshire's number one tourist attraction, Paradise Wildlife Park. What Lynn's role as Director entails How the park prioritises education through different events and partnerships What the team's brainstorming process looks like and how they choose ideas How the park uses feedback to improve their offerings The importance of conservation to zoos and aquariums The value of bloggers, vloggers and video content Lynn's approach to fundraising

In January 2019, Chaz Powell and Tim Roberts set off on a 1,120 km trek of the Gambia River from its source in the Fouta Djallon highlands of central Guinea to the coastal city of Banjul in The Gambia.  It was a challenging 46 days through extreme temperatures and harsh landscapes, with constant hunger and dehydration as a companion along with the wildest of animals.  With unending hospitality and kindness from the locals they were able to reach the Atlantic ocean, becoming the first people to document a full source-to-sea trek of the Gambia River.  For this expedition, Chaz partnered with the African Wildlife Foundation, one of the oldest and largest conservation organizations focusing on the protection of African wildlife and wildlands.   You can learn more about Chaz and his adventures at thewildestjourney.com.  Chaz Powell, welcome back to the show. www.justgiving.com/TheWildestJourney 

Co-anchor of FOX News Channel's America's Newsroom, Bill Hemmer is back and takes you one-on-one with engaging personalities covering the critical issues of today. This week, Bill was joined by Veronica Varekova, former Goodwill Ambassador for the African Wildlife Foundation and former Sports Illustrated model, to discuss how climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in 2008 compelled her to become involved in animal rights activism and conservation. Follow Bill on Twitter: @BillHemmer

In this podcast episode, Craig and I speak about his storied career as a conservationist, his work with Dian Fossey, the successful trend of African mountain gorillas, the role of eco-tourism in the mountain gorillas population rise, and how the African Wildlife Foundation helps both African wildlife as well as the local inhabitants on a daily basis. 

How can markets for consumptive and non-consumptive wildlife use generate conservation and investment returns? On this episode we have economist Dr. Frank Vorhies joining us. Frank has more than three decades of international experience in sustainable development and sustainable business. This includes setting up the economics and business programs at the International Union for Conservation of Nature, working as the chief economist for the African Wildlife Foundation, and as the CEO of Earthwatch Institute. He is currently the executive director of Earthmind which focuses on the nexus between commerce and conservation, and also the director of the African Wildlife Economy Institute at Stellenbosch University. This episode's featured music is brought to you by Brooke Waggoner (www.brookewaggoner.com). Additionally the intro music was written and recorded by Son Lux (music.sonlux.com). www.environmentalinvesting.com

Gayane Margaryan, digital marketing manager for African Wildlife Foundation, reveals how emotional marketing strategies keep audiences engaged.

The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) is an international conservation organization that focuses on critically important landscapes in Africa, which was founded in 1961. Dr. Patrick Bergin, the CEO of AWF, joins us to discuss the group's efforts to stop the degradation of animals and the world's environment and to give us some updates from the recently concluded CITES Conference of Parties meeting in Johannesburg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this first episode in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), great ape conservationist Jef Dupain shares his vision and missions as the Technical Director for Central and Western Africa of the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) based in Nairobi,...

On this first episode in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), great ape conservationist Jef Dupain shares his vision and missions as the Technical Director for Central and Western Africa of the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) based in Nairobi,...

On this first episode in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), great ape conservationist Jef Dupain shares his vision and missions as the Technical Director for Central and Western Africa of the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) based in Nairobi,...

In November of 2012, we sat down with Dr. Janet Nackoney, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland. Check out the interview on this installment of The PrimateCast. During October and...

In November of 2012, we sat down with Dr. Janet Nackoney, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland. Check out the interview on this installment of The PrimateCast. During October and...

In November of 2012, we sat down with Dr. Janet Nackoney, Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Geographical Sciences at the University of Maryland. Check out the interview on this installment of The PrimateCast. During October and...