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François Turrian profite d'un de ces derniers voyages pour illustrer le concept de santé globale: One Health. Nous irons dans la forêt équatoriale de Bwindi en Ouganda auprès des grands singes.

"The story behind the migration of the Batwa pygmies from the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest was quite thought-provoking, and it inspired me to research this migration further. The field recording by Colin Hunter is a living example of the indestructibility of the spirit of the forest that the Batwa pygmies carried with them when they were evicted from the forest land in 1992. Being an immigrant myself and a person who has moved a lot, I can imagine the heartbreak and difficulties migration can bring. "The field recording I chose for my composition is a welcome song that a group performed for Colin, close to Bwindi National Park. I had two approaches to compose music with it: one was to remix the recording and create something catchy, or to create an ambient track with a strong imaginary sonic landscape around the field recording by editing it and creating many smaller samples out of it. "I settled on the ambient approach because I felt the recording was truly special, and it must teleport a listener to Bwindi and to the difficult migration story. I also felt the ambient approach would help me highlight a sound or melody from different angles without being too shackled to a structural idea. "I imagined the sonic landscape in my composition as if an observer/listener is walking through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest before the migratory chapter and there's an ongoing celebration. They see different groups singing and dancing, welcoming them while they are surrounded by the greenery of a lush forest and the sheer force of nature unfolding in it. "Perhaps the Batwa pygmies have learned to adapt to new surroundings and new ways of life today, but I think the forest will always remain in their being. To me, Colin's recording beautifully captures how the performing group's song is quintessentially connected with the forest. That's why I have named the composition ‘‘And the Forest Remained in Us.'' Batwa song reimagined by Atúl. Part of the Migration Sounds project, the world's first collection of the sounds of human migration.  For more information and to explore the project, see https://www.citiesandmemory.com/migration

Hello, pristali smo v Ugandi, ki jo imenujejo "Biser Afrike" zaradi njene izjemne lepote in raznolikosti pokrajin, ki vključujejo gore, jezera, reke, savane in deževne gozdove..

Join me on an immersive journey deep into the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Uncover the secrets of this lush, ancient forest, home to endangered mountain gorillas. Tune in to be transported to a world where nature's whispers echo through the towering ttrees --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/humura-ruth/message

Las aguas del inmenso lago Victoria devuelven el reflejo de este paraíso de biodiversidad que se extiende a partir de su orilla norte. En la bulliciosa Kampala emprendemos un gran viaje sonoro por las múltiples realidades de esta caleidoscópica nación. El fundador de la agencia local Mogambo, Patxi Rodríguez, nos guía por las calles de la capital y las cercanas poblaciones de Entebbe –famosa por su aeropuerto al borde del agua– y Jinja, nacimiento del Nilo Blanco. No podemos obviar la dura realidad social del país, que conocemos en el barrio de Kireka con Elisabeth Michot y Fabian Jowers, alma y corazón del proyecto Música para Salvar Vidas. Nuestra ruta continúa hacia el norte por el santuario de rinocerontes Ziwa y el parque nacional Kidepo. El biólogo Xavi Pedrol, el guía Clori Alves y los ugandeses Winnie Nabukeera, Timothy Kattende y Vianny Kamara se unen a este safari, que gira hacia poniente con paradas en Murchison Falls, Kibale, los cráteres de Ndali-Kasenda, los montes Ruwenzori, el parque nacional de la Reina Isabel, el lago Mburo y la selva impenetrable de Bwindi, hogar de los fascinantes gorilas de montaña. Escuchar audio

Join me as I trek through Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to find a family of mountain gorillas and experience the magic of observing these incredible creatures up close. Don't miss this thrilling episode of The Radio Vagabond. Also, you get to know Charles and Amos, both with a deep knowledge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and its enchanting mountain gorillas. Charles is an experienced driver and tour guide from Eco Adventure Safaris dedicated to providing visitors with an unforgettable trip through Uganda's stunning scenery. Amos is an experienced ranger guide with a vast knowledge of the forest's ecosystem and a gift for recounting engaging stories about endangered mountain gorillas. Both Charles and Amos are passionate about wildlife and environmental conservation, offering wildlife enthusiasts an extraordinary journey that will leave a lasting impact. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the wonders of gorilla trekking in Uganda while venturing into the majestic Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Gain fascinating insights into the lives of mountain gorillas and their awe-inspiring habitats. Learn about silverback gorillas' crucial roles and behavior in their social groups. Acquire essential information on permits and costs for mountain gorilla visits in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo.   Timestamped summary of this episode:   00:00:00 - Introduction  I'm in Uganda, waiting for a driver to take me on a three-day tour to the jungle to see the mountain gorillas. 00:02:20 - Eco Adventures Safari  Charles from Eco Adventures Safari picks me up, and we spend 10 hours driving to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Charles explains the itinerary, including community walks, gorilla tracking, and the journey back. 00:05:10 - Rolex SnackCharles introduces me to a popular Ugandan street food called Rolex. The snack consists of an omelette rolled up in a chapati and has become a symbol of Ugandan entrepreneurship. 00:08:08 - Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkI describe the national park, which covers an area of 320 square kilometres and is home to almost half of the world's mountain gorillas. UNESCO also recognizes the park as a World Heritage Site due to its many different plants and animals, including the Batwa Pygmies, one of Africa's oldest indigenous communities. 00:12:36 - Trekking to See GorillasWe arrive at the park headquarters for a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority Ranger guides. After a performance from the Rushaga Community Handicraft Association, we begin our trek to see the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. 00:17:14 - Gorilla EncounterI talk to the ranger guide, Amos, about the magical experience of encountering a family of mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. We talk about the social structure of gorilla families, the role of the silverback, and how trackers locate the gorilla groups. 00:23:33 - Gorilla Behaviour The conversation revolves around gorilla behavior, including how the silverback protects the family from predators and other gorilla groups. We discuss how females leave their families and join new silverbacks when they are soon to conceive and how gorillas engage in friendly interactions with other groups. 00:26:08 - Reflecting Over lunch, the group reflects on our hour-long encounter with the gorillas, talking about how natural the gorillas were around humans and how close we got to the silverback. We also discuss the incredible acrobatic skills of the gorilla kids and how human-like their behavior was. 00:28:30 - Permits and Costs I provide information on the cost of permits to visit mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo and recommend Eco Adventure Safari for those considering gorilla tracking.  00:30:48 - Part Two PreviewI tease the second part of my Uganda gorilla trip episodes, where I go on a slippery and muddy adventure, falls multiple times, and teach you some important words in the local Luganda language. I also hint at something terrible that happened on this trip.   The resources mentioned in this episode are: Book a tour with Eco Adventure Safaris for responsible, eco-friendly gorilla trekking tours and wildlife safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya, and Tanzania. Try a Ugandan-style omelet rolled up in a chapati called a Rolex. Follow The Radio Vagabond on Instagram and check out my photos from the trip. Spend the night at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, nestled in natural surroundings and offers a peaceful and serene atmosphere – and a stunning view. Consider visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park during June, July, August, September, or December for drier weather and better gorilla trekking conditions. Ensure your camera is fully charged and has enough space for photos before embarking on the gorilla trek with Uganda Wildlife Authority Ranger guides. Support the Rushaga Community Handicraft Association by purchasing their handmade crafts when visiting the national park. Donate to organizations supporting mountain gorillas conservation, such as the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund or the International Gorilla Conservation Programme. Visit Hotels25.com for the best hotel prices worldwide.

Join me as I trek through Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to find a family of mountain gorillas and experience the magic of observing these incredible creatures up close. Don't miss this thrilling episode of The Radio Vagabond. Also, you get to know Charles and Amos, both with a deep knowledge of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and its enchanting mountain gorillas.  Charles is an experienced driver and tour guide from Eco Adventure Safaris dedicated to providing visitors with an unforgettable trip through Uganda's stunning scenery. Amos is an experienced ranger guide with a vast knowledge of the forest's ecosystem and a gift for recounting engaging stories about endangered mountain gorillas. Both Charles and Amos are passionate about wildlife and environmental conservation, offering wildlife enthusiasts an extraordinary journey that will leave a lasting impact. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the wonders of gorilla trekking in Uganda while venturing into the majestic Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Gain fascinating insights into the lives of mountain gorillas and their awe-inspiring habitats. Learn about silverback gorillas' crucial roles and behavior in their social groups. Acquire essential information on permits and costs for mountain gorilla visits in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo.   Timestamped summary of this episode:   00:00:00 - Introduction  I'm in Uganda, waiting for a driver to take me on a three-day tour to the jungle to see the mountain gorillas. 00:02:20 - Eco Adventures Safari  Charles from Eco Adventures Safari picks me up, and we spend 10 hours driving to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Charles explains the itinerary, including community walks, gorilla tracking, and the journey back. 00:05:10 - Rolex SnackCharles introduces me to a popular Ugandan street food called Rolex. The snack consists of an omelette rolled up in a chapati and has become a symbol of Ugandan entrepreneurship. 00:08:08 - Bwindi Impenetrable National ParkI describe the national park, which covers an area of 320 square kilometres and is home to almost half of the world's mountain gorillas. UNESCO also recognizes the park as a World Heritage Site due to its many different plants and animals, including the Batwa Pygmies, one of Africa's oldest indigenous communities. 00:12:36 - Trekking to See GorillasWe arrive at the park headquarters for a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority Ranger guides. After a performance from the Rushaga Community Handicraft Association, we begin our trek to see the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. 00:17:14 - Gorilla EncounterI talk to the ranger guide, Amos, about the magical experience of encountering a family of mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. We talk about the social structure of gorilla families, the role of the silverback, and how trackers locate the gorilla groups. 00:23:33 - Gorilla Behaviour The conversation revolves around gorilla behavior, including how the silverback protects the family from predators and other gorilla groups. We discuss how females leave their families and join new silverbacks when they are soon to conceive and how gorillas engage in friendly interactions with other groups. 00:26:08 - Reflecting Over lunch, the group reflects on our hour-long encounter with the gorillas, talking about how natural the gorillas were around humans and how close we got to the silverback. We also discuss the incredible acrobatic skills of the gorilla kids and how human-like their behavior was. 00:28:30 - Permits and Costs I provide information on the cost of permits to visit mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo and recommend Eco Adventure Safari for those considering gorilla tracking.  00:30:48 - Part Two PreviewI tease the second part of my Uganda gorilla trip episodes, where I go on a slippery and muddy adventure, falls multiple times, and teach you some important words in the local Luganda language. I also hint at something terrible that happened on this trip.    The resources mentioned in this episode are: Book a tour with Eco Adventure Safaris for responsible, eco-friendly gorilla trekking tours and wildlife safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, Congo, Kenya, and Tanzania. Try a Ugandan-style omelet rolled up in a chapati called a Rolex. Follow The Radio Vagabond on Instagram and check out my photos from the trip. Spend the night at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, nestled in natural surroundings and offers a peaceful and serene atmosphere – and a stunning view. Consider visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park during June, July, August, September, or December for drier weather and better gorilla trekking conditions. Ensure your camera is fully charged and has enough space for photos before embarking on the gorilla trek with Uganda Wildlife Authority Ranger guides. Support the Rushaga Community Handicraft Association by purchasing their handmade crafts when visiting the national park. Donate to organizations supporting mountain gorillas conservation, such as the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund or the International Gorilla Conservation Programme. Visit Hotels25.com for the best hotel prices worldwide.

Today's guest, Apophia Asiimwe, is a local bird guide sharing the wonders of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and all the birds it has to offer. You can find her on Facebook and book directly with her.  If you are digging the show, give it a like and share it with your friends. Thanks for listening and you can follow me on Twitter and Instagram @RealdrJen and the show @wildconnectpod 

This week we are continuing our species series Voices of Uganda with none other than the Chief Warden of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Nelson Guma. We will be talking about what's so special about Bwindi, what is threatening this UNESCO World Heritage Site, and what it's like to be in charge of a biodiversity hotspot that is now on CNNs top 20 places to visit. You can follow Nelson on Twitter @NelsonGuma and connect with the Uganda Wildlife Authority @ugwildlife If you are digging the show, give it a like and share it with your friends. You can follow me on Twitter and Instagram @realdrJen and follow the show @wildconnectpod  

The roles are reversed today. When my very dear friend, Gina Clifford, returned to Africa for her third visit, I planned to interview her about trekking for gorillas in Uganda. Many Tin Trunk clients do it there and in Rwanda and I think it's time we hear from them on just what makes this one of the most sought-after and soul-altering journeys on our planet. Alas, for another time. For Gina convinced me to let her interview me as a result of the many conversations we had about Africa, the animals, the people, and what the future holds as we went around Africa: trekking in that lush Bwindi forest, flying to the Maasai Mara and Northern Kenya  in my plane 5Y-BAD, and boating up the Luangwa river in Zambia.  It seems this is meant to be – a moment of reflection - on my life, my commitments and how I want to walk the planet - as well as the important role I see my travel business, Tin Trunk Safari , plays in all of this.  Just a few days after this Zambia trip, I was invited to be interviewed on Global Adventures, a tv programme that you can watch on you tube. It was my first television appearance and the interviewers focused on how travel transforms us and how my life has led to designing the kinds of trips in Africa that aim to do just that for our clients.  You can watch this on  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlJLac8RRJgInstagram @tin trunk safari. I invite you to share in this retrospective – and introspective – moment by watching the the show and listening to this interview. Gina and I spoke from her tent looking over the river from our bush camp, Kakuli, in the South Luangwa. You might remember my interview a while back with Abraham Banda, our guide from Time and Tide. In that interview, I said I wanted to come back and experience the South Luangwa in Zambia during the off-season, when the river has swelled so much you can boat through ancient forests of Ebony trees.  And so we did.  Enjoy our chat.www.tintrunksafari.com Instagram: @tintrunksafari

Mountain gorillas are descendants of ancestral monkeys and apes found in Africa and Arabia during the start of the Oligocene epoch (34–24 million years ago). The fossil record provides evidence of the hominoid primates (apes) found in east Africa approximately 22–32 million years ago. The fossil record of the area where mountain gorillas live is particularly poor and so its evolutionary history is not clear.[5]It was about 8.8 to 12 million years ago that the group of primates who were to evolve into gorillas split from their common ancestor with humans and chimps; this is when the genus Gorilla emerged. Mountain gorillas have been isolated from eastern lowland gorillas for approximately 10,000 years and these two taxa separated from their western counterparts approximately 1.2 to 3 million years ago.[6] The genus was first referenced as Troglodytes in 1847, but renamed to Gorilla in 1852. It was not until 1967 that the taxonomist Colin Groves proposed that all gorillas be regarded as one species (Gorilla gorilla) with three subspecies Gorilla gorilla gorilla (western lowland gorilla), Gorilla gorilla graueri (lowland gorillas found west of the Virungas) and Gorilla gorilla beringei (mountain gorillas, including Gorilla beringei, found in the Virungas and Bwindi). In 2003, after a review, they were divided into two species (Gorilla gorilla and Gorilla beringei) by The World Conservation Union (IUCN).[5] There is now agreement that there are two species, each with two subspecies.[7]Be sure to use code: HERDSODA at drinkolipop.com and save 15% on all orders!

En este nuevo podcast de Diarios de Africa os quiero relatar la primera expedición que hice en Uganda en búsqueda de los chimpancés de la selva virgen en el bosque de Kibale y los últimos gorilas de montaña del bosque impenetrable de Bwindi, una experiencia única vivida hace veinte años, cuando todavía era difícil y peligroso un viaje de este tipo.

Like a foggy morning in the Bwindi forest, the latest track by multidisciplinary French artist Clément Davout aka Adhémar, calms your senses and creates a feeling of tranquility. ‘Bwindi' builds on Adhémar's signature low-slung techno enriched with organic percussions and beautiful field recordings. It's a meditative journey ideal for moments of self-reflection. Bwindi is part of the ‘Primärwald' compilation, which is coming out on December 8th and marks the inauguration of the Lyon-based record label Monochrome. The benefits will be donated to the association Envol Vert https://envol-vert.org/en/ write up by https://soundcloud.com/gilleswasserman https://soundcloud.com/adhemarmusic https://soundcloud.com/monochromeasso https://www.instagram.com/monochrome.association Mastering by Vincent Villuis at Ultimae Studios. Design & Illustration by Zoey www.itsdelayed.com www.instagram.com/_itsdelayed_ www.facebook.com/itsdelayed

On 22nd April, it's World Earth Day. Millions of people across the globe get together and take action in protecting our planet. This week's guest appears to celebrate Earth Day every day through the numerous activities and communities that she engages with.   Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is Founder and CEO of an award winning NGO called Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH) that set up one of the first One Health field programs in the world to protect endangered gorillas and other wildlife.  she established Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)'s first veterinary department In 2015, she founded Gorilla Conservation Coffee to support farmers living around habitats where gorillas are found. She is on the leadership council of Women for the Environment in Africa  and Vice President of the African Primatological Society   After graduating from the Royal Veterinary College, University of London, in 1996, she established Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)'s first veterinary department. In 2000, she did a Zoological Medicine Residency and Master in Specialized Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina Zoological Park and North Carolina State University, where masters research on disease issues at the human/wildlife/livestock interface led her to found CTPH in 2003. In 2015, she founded Gorilla Conservation Coffee to support farmers living around habitats where gorillas are found. The most recent award for CTPH is the 2020 Saint Andrews Prize for the Environment.   She is on the leadership council of Women for the Environment in Africa and Vice President of the African Primatological Society and has sat on a number of Boards including Uganda Wildlife Authority, Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, Wildlife Clubs of Uganda, Bwindi and Mgahinga Conservation Trust, Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board  and The Gorilla Organization.

As part of Women's History Month Atlas Obscura will be sharing some episodes from the archive including this story of a national park in Southwest Uganda that is home to nearly half the world's population of endangered mountain gorillas. They and the local community rely on each other to survive.https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/womens-history-monthLearn how to help the Bwindi Mountain Gorillas: https://ctph.org/Sound of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the mountain gorillas was recorded by Nick Penny. To see more of Nick's work, visit: https://www.nickpennyphotography.com/READ MORE IN THE ATLAS: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/bwindi-impenetrable-forest

A national park in Southwest Uganda is home to nearly half the world's population of endangered mountain gorillas. They and the local community rely on each other to survive.Learn how to help the Bwindi Mountain Gorillas: https://ctph.org/Sound of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and the mountain gorillas was recorded by Nick Penny. To see more of Nick's work, visit:https://www.nickpennyphotography.com/https://www.instagram.com/nickp.pics/Read more in the Atlas: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/bwindi-impenetrable-forest

Ride 4 A Woman is a non-profit organization in Bwindi, Uganda that helps women in the community.  Evelyn, the founder,  joined me to talk about the history of the organization and what sort of work they are doing to benefit women.Find out more about Village Weavers!Connect with me on Twitter, email, or website.  Or visit my Etsy site.Village WeaverIngredients4 oz freshly squeezed juice (your preference)1 shot Waragi (or gin)4 oz TonicIceDirections1.    Fill glass with ice2.    Pour in juice, Waragi, tonic3.    Carefully stir and enjoy!

Hello my friends, it’s time for another episode with the wonderful Mary Ruddick on our journey through Africa. This episode we make it over to Uganda and travel 10 hours to the Bwindi impenetrable forest to visit the Batwa tribe, better known as the Pygmies. This group used to live in the forest and hunt & trap animals and eat all natural foods until 1991 when they were forced off their land by the government. They now have to rely on corn and beans and other crops and are losing their health and their culture. The group we stayed with are mixing in with the other people in the village and are definitely losing their heritage. It was great to visit them while that’s still possible. I don’t know how many more years they’ll be around. You’ll definitely want to listen to this one and hear about the 120 year old great, great, great, grandmother dancing and stomping around with her (youngest) 91 year old daughter. We also got to trek in the forest and hang out with the few remaining mountain gorillas which was another once in a lifetime experience. At the end we talk about how the modern foods and oils are coming into the cities in Uganda and it’s causing some big problems that are going to be devastating if it continues. Mary and I mention our new organization to help groups like the Pygmy, Maasai, and Chagga that we visited get back to their ancestral diets. It’s called Cows4Kids and we do exactly that! Go to http://cows4kids.com and learn more and click through to the Indiegogo page that just launched today. We’re putting in our own money to buy cows, goats, pigs, and chickens for these communities but are opening it up for others to do the same. This is not like a normal non-profit where there’s all kinds of middlemen and administrative stuff. It’s just us and you directly buying animals for the specific communities we visited. Mary is going to simply take whatever funds we raise and buy that many animals for each group.  She knows many other groups personally who are in need and we can expand if people support the project. These people are not getting enough nutrition from animal foods and having a cow and chickens can supply them milk and eggs year round that will vastly change their health trajectory.  What I’m most excited about is seeing the difference between the groups we support and neighboring villages who only have the corn flour, oil, and sugar, for example. This is all the Maasai school we visited had for their meals all day. If the community (and the world) see the differences in the health of the kids that get something as simple as milk in their porridge each day compared to those who didn't, maybe people will wake up, change their thinking, and stop dropping off sacks of grains for aid and get some cows instead! Go to http://cows4kids.com and support the project along with us. You can click through to the Indiegogo campaign there or search for cows 4 kids. Thanks everyone, we’re very excited to get more of the animal foods they wish they had back in their diet. If you want to get some quality animal foods for yourself there’s http://NoseToTail.org where we ship out boxes straight from our ranch in Texas to your door. We’ve added great products like biltong (which is a sugar free and additive free grass fed jerky), skin care from beef tallow which is absolutely amazing, and seasonings. There’s free shipping options as well and that’s at http://NoseToTail.org Also go to http://sapien.org for everything else. You can book something with Dr. Gary, join our Sapien program if you’re ready to make some significant changes in your health and/or want to lose weight, or join the Sapien Tribe to get all the bonus content, private Zoom sessions with myself and Dr. gary, and much more. That’s Sapien.org Now it’s time for the show with Mary Ruddick and the Batwa of Uganda! Make sure to watch the video version on the Food Lies youtube channel for the photos and videos from the trip. You won’t want to miss the 120 year old lady dancing!   GET THE MEAT! http://NosetoTail.org GET THE FREE SAPIEN FOOD GUIDE! http://Sapien.org   SHOW NOTES [1:00] Their trip to Uganda to see the Batwa (Pygmies) tribes. [9:30] Origin story of the Batwa and other tribes.  [12:15] The incredible health of the Batwa women.  [19:00] What their diet and lifestyle is like.  [23:20] How they capture their animals and how often they eat meat. [25:20] The economic hardships they have been experiencing. [30:30] The current politics of Uganda. [38:20] General health of the Batwa. [41:40] Transition to city life. [48:30] Some closing words from Mary. [50:00] Sneak peek into the new project Cows 4 Kids.   Follow along: http://twitter.com/FoodLiesOrg http://instagram.com/food.lies http://facebook.com/FoodLiesOrg  

Women’s fair-trade craft cooperatives around the world have changed the game for so many families. As part of our series on changing female roles in tourism, we look at one inspiring version of this concept where Kathryn has spent meaningful time: Ride 4 A Woman, a compelling place on the edge of Uganda’s mountain gorilla territory of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. In this episode, we talk to Ride 4 A Woman founder Evelyn Habasa about her mother’s dream to help the women of their community, and how the organization has grown from bicycle tours to sewing and weaving, plus a microfinance program and accommodations for travelers. Next, we turn to Susie Crippen, a fashion designer and cofounder of J Brand jeans about how she partnered with Evelyn to launch a dress line called 4, hand-sewn by the ladies of Ride 4 A Woman. Follow them @ride4awoman, @susiecrippen and @thisis4official for more on their work and products.

When a scabies outbreak among a gorilla population was linked back to the hygiene habits of the local communities they lived near, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka quickly learned that the conservation of the species was even more intimately linked to humans than previously thought. As a response, she created the NGO Conservation Through Public Health and her multidisciplinary approach focuses on preventing and controlling disease transmission between closely genetically related species such as people and gorillas, cattle and buffalo, and promoting a better quality of life that reduces local communities’ dependence on fragile habitats to meet their basic needs.Her methods have garnered worldwide attention as she has received numerous awards, including but not limited to the Whitley Gold Award for outstanding leadership in grassroots nature conservation and the Jane Goodall Institute Award for Conservation. In September, she became the first African to win the 2020 Aldo Leopold Award from the American Society of Mammologists for outstanding contributions to the conservation of mammals and their habitats. With zoonotic diseases projected to become more prevalent in the years to come, her work and the lessons she's learned is invaluable to each and every one of us.

Suivez le périple de Magaly Losange de Kampala au parc national de Bwindi et découvrez l'importance de ce lieu unique qui oeuvre depuis 1991 pour protéger la moitié de la la population mondiale de gorilles.

When I heard the story of the gorillas in San Diego Zoo which had contracted Covid, my thoughts turned immediately to Gladys and the mountain gorillas of Bwindi. I haven't felt the need to do an update before, but I couldn't stop thinking about Gladys, the mountain gorillas or Bwindi and the people around the park for whom gorilla tourism was so important. I last spoke to Gladys in October and I needed to know how she was and how Uganda was coping with the crisis. Support this podcast

The first episode of Series Two of The Thought Exchange is a conversation with Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, an extraordinary Ugandan wildlife activist and the vet for the Uganda Wildlife Authority. She was the first person to hold that position and was appointed in in 1995 at the age of 25. The focus of Gladys's work has been with the gorillas of Bwindi Forest National Park. Just one year after being appointed an outbreak of scabies led to the death of an infant gorilla. Gladys's work on treating the gorillas and on tracking the source of the infection led to a career long interest in zoonotic illnesses, where diseases jump species. Gladys realised that all of the issues surrounding the gorillas were inter-linked and that the involvement of local communities was absolutely key in maintaining the health of both gorillas and humans. After two subsequent outbreaks of scabies amongst the Bwindi gorillas, Gladys co-founded CTPH (Conservation Through Public Health), a ground-breaking and grass-roots organisation. CTPH is a NGO and non-profit which roots its work in local communities, with a triple programme of Wildlife Conservation, Community Public Health and Alternative Livelihoods. With its Gorilla Conservation Coffee, TPH supports communities with economic activity and educates those communities to support the gorillas as a resource in terms of tourism and eco-systems. Gladys has won a number of awards and is National Geographic Explorer, but the thing which stands out for me is the way in which she works from grassroots upwards with practical and workable solutions for saving the mountain gorilla population, which has risen to just over a 1000 from around 650 when Gladys first started work at Bwindi. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka is an incredible person with a track-record of incredible success in her field. The conversation took place in October 2020 against the background of Covid-19, which had a huge impact on the Ugandan communities around the gorilla habitats. I hope you enjoy the conversation as much as I did. Support this podcast

No legado da Dian Fossey, a Dra. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka se tornou uma das principais conservacionistas e cientistas que trabalham para salvar os gorilas das montanhas criticamente ameaçados de extinção da África Oriental. Ela é fundadora e diretora executiva da Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), uma organização sem fins lucrativos de 16 anos que promove a conservação melhorando a qualidade de vida das pessoas e da vida selvagem para permitir que coexistam dentro e ao redor de áreas protegidas na África. Segue aqui nas nossas redes sociais: Instagram: https://instagram.com/cadamacaco_?igshid=i3t3i1ppylst Twitter: https://twitter.com/CadaMacaco_?s=08

Berggorillas gibt es nur noch in drei Länder. Eine der letzten Populationen lebt im Bwindi-Regenwald in Uganda. Naturfotograf Andreas Klotz erzählt von seinen emotionalen Begegnungen mit unseren haarigen vom Aussterben bedrohten Verwandten.   „Genetische Analysen zeigen, dass Gorillas 98,4 % ihrer Gene mit Menschen gemeinsam haben. Man hat bewiesen, dass Gorillas Ichbewusstsein, bemerkenswerte Intelligenz und eine Fähigkeit besitzen, um mit Zeichen und Symbolen zu kommunizieren.“ Andreas Klotz   In dieser Episode geht es u.a. um die folgenden Themen:   Verwandschaft: Wir teilen den größten Teil unserer Gene mit den Berggorillas. Wie macht sich das im Verhalten deutlich?   Tierfotografie: Welche Herausforderungen gibt es, Gorillas und andere Tiere im dichten Wald zu fotografieren? Und wie meistert man sie?   Engagement: Mit seinem Charity-Projekt "Mondberge" setzt Andreas Klotz sich aktiv für den Schutz der Berggorillas und ihre Lebebsraums ein.   Weitere Informationen unter: https://gatesieben.de/berggorillas-in-uganda   Workshops in Esslingen und im Rheingau: "Fotografie trifft auf Genuss" – In wunderschöner Umgebung ziehen wir los, die Atmosphäre kurz vor der Weinleselese einzufangen. Du lernst, die Werkzeuge des Storytellings in der Praxis einzusetzen. Anschließend besprechen wir die Ergebnisse gemeinsam in der Gruppe und du bekommst Feedback. Und für Geselligkeit und Genuss ist bei einer Weinprobe natürlich auch gesorgt.   Weitere Informationen und Buchung unter: https://shop.thomasjones.photography/produkt/abenteuer-reportagefotografie-fotografie-trifft-auf-genuss/

Berggorillas gibt es nur noch in drei Länder. Eine der letzten Populationen lebt im Bwindi-Wald in Uganda. Naturfotograf Andreas Klotz erzählt von seinen emotionalen Begegnungen mit unseren haarigen vom Aussterben bedrohten Verwandten.

Las aguas del inmenso lago Victoria devuelven el reflejo de este paraíso de biodiversidad que se extiende a partir de su orilla norte. En la bulliciosa Kampala emprendemos un gran viaje sonoro por las múltiples realidades de esta caleidoscópica nación. El fundador de la agencia local Mogambo, Patxi Rodríguez, nos guía por las calles de la capital y las cercanas poblaciones de Entebbe –famosa por su aeropuerto al borde del agua– y Jinja, nacimiento del Nilo Blanco. No podemos obviar la dura realidad social del país, que conocemos en el barrio de Kireka con Elisabeth Michot y Fabian Jowers, alma y corazón del proyecto Música para Salvar Vidas. Nuestra ruta continúa hacia el norte por el santuario de rinocerontes Ziwa y el parque nacional Kidepo. El biólogo Xavi Pedrol, el guía Clori Alves y los ugandeses Winnie Nabukeera, Timothy Kattende y Vianny Kamara se unen a este safari, que gira hacia poniente con paradas en Murchison Falls, Kibale, los cráteres de Ndali-Kasenda, los montes Ruwenzori, el parque nacional de la Reina Isabel, el lago Mburo y la selva impenetrable de Bwindi, hogar de los fascinantes gorilas de montaña. Escuchar audio

Las aguas del inmenso lago Victoria devuelven el reflejo de este paraíso de biodiversidad que se extiende a partir de su orilla norte. En la bulliciosa Kampala emprendemos un gran viaje sonoro por las múltiples realidades de esta caleidoscópica nación. El fundador de la agencia local Mogambo, Patxi Rodríguez, nos guía por las calles de la capital y las cercanas poblaciones de Entebbe –famosa por su aeropuerto al borde del agua– y Jinja, nacimiento del Nilo Blanco. No podemos obviar la dura realidad social del país, que conocemos en el barrio de Kireka con Elisabeth Michot y Fabian Jowers, alma y corazón del proyecto Música para Salvar Vidas. Nuestra ruta continúa hacia el norte por el santuario de rinocerontes Ziwa y el parque nacional Kidepo. El biólogo Xavi Pedrol, el guía Clori Alves y los ugandeses Winnie Nabukeera, Timothy Kattende y Vianny Kamara se unen a este safari, que gira hacia poniente con paradas en Murchison Falls, Kibale, los cráteres de Ndali-Kasenda, los montes Ruwenzori, el parque nacional de la Reina Isabel, el lago Mburo y la selva impenetrable de Bwindi, hogar de los fascinantes gorilas de montaña. Escuchar audio

Coffee is not only consumed and beloved around the world, but it is also produced in many countries ranging from Costa Rica and Indonesia to Uganda, Brazil and Laos. Though coffee agriculture has not always been equitable for the farmers, there are innovators changing that. In this episode, we talk with two entrepreneurs who have found a way to make coffee into a sustainable and sustaining industry by creating fair-trade projects that not only provide producers with living wages, but also support local conservation and community development efforts.Kathryn met our first guest, Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, on a trip to Uganda in 2019. Not only is she the first Wildlife Officer of the Ugandan Wildlife Authority, but she is also the founder of an NGO called Conservation Through Public Health that works with communities living around Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to promote gorilla conservation efforts there. She and her husband, Lawrence, founded Gorilla Conservation Coffee to help farmers living around the park support themselves by growing and selling coffee at fair prices.Next, Eric calls Todd Moore, the director of Saffron Coffee. Along with a lovely little cafe in Luang Prabang, Laos, Saffron Coffee was founded in 2006 to help farmers in the hill villages of northern Laos shift from growing opium to farming coffee. Today, they work with more than 800 farmers in 25 of these villages. That success didn’t come without challenges, though, which we learn during our conversation.Follow Gorilla Conservation Coffee on Instagram @gorillaconservation_coffee, and Saffron Coffee @saffroncoffee. And as always, be sure to check out our own Instagram feed @conscioustravlerpod.

In this episode I talk through a day in Bwindi after a pretty tough trek to view and photograph mountain gorillas. * * * My name is Gerry van der Walt and I am a specialist photographic safari guide, educator, public speaker and co-founder of Wild Eye. Through Wild Eye I have created a vehicle which merges the raw beauty of traveling in some of the worlds most spectacular wilderness areas with the ability to not only capture these moments on camera but also teaching and inspiring people along the way. I look forward to changing the way you see the world! * * * Links and Social Media: Wild Eye: www.wild-eye.co.za/ Website: www.gerryvanderwalt.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/gerryvdwalt/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/gerryvanderwalt/ Snapchat: www.snapchat.com/add/gerryvanderwalt/ Twitter: www.twitter.com/gerryvanderwalt/

Transcript -- Film tracing the evolution of community-based ecotourism in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda – home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Bwindi has been designated a World Heritage Site, but the consequences of ecotourism – some good, others not so good – raise some stark ethical and policy issues, prompting further questions regarding responsible action.

Transcript -- Course Chair Martin Reynolds, Lecturer in Systems and Environments breaks down and summarises the tracks on this album, Martin focuses on different ways in which we can engage with nature in the natural world and looks closely at The Creative Climate project.

Course Chair Martin Reynolds, Lecturer in Systems and Environments breaks down and summarises the tracks on this album, Martin focuses on different ways in which we can engage with nature in the natural world and looks closely at The Creative Climate project.

Transcript -- Film tracing the evolution of community-based ecotourism in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda – home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Bwindi has been designated a World Heritage Site, but the consequences of ecotourism – some good, others not so good – raise some stark ethical and policy issues, prompting further questions regarding responsible action.

Film tracing the evolution of community-based ecotourism in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda – home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Bwindi has been designated a World Heritage Site, but the consequences of ecotourism – some good, others not so good – raise some stark ethical and policy issues, prompting further questions regarding responsible action.

Transcript -- Course Chair Martin Reynolds, Lecturer in Systems and Environments breaks down and summarises the tracks on this album, Martin focuses on different ways in which we can engage with nature in the natural world and looks closely at The Creative Climate project.

Course Chair Martin Reynolds, Lecturer in Systems and Environments breaks down and summarises the tracks on this album, Martin focuses on different ways in which we can engage with nature in the natural world and looks closely at The Creative Climate project.

Film tracing the evolution of community-based ecotourism in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in south-western Uganda – home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Bwindi has been designated a World Heritage Site, but the consequences of ecotourism – some good, others not so good – raise some stark ethical and policy issues, prompting further questions regarding responsible action.