Podcasts about rhino horn trade

Send us a Text Message.Welcome to Season 2 of The Adventure Diaries.Starting off season 2 with a  thrilling episode of Adventure Diaries with your host, Chris Watson. This time, we dive deep into an incredible expedition with our guest, Ness Knight, an adventurer, explorer, and survivalist. Today, Ness shares the story of the first-ever descent of the Essequibo River from source to sea in Guyana, Central America. Joining her on this historic journey were two of her fellow adventurers, Pip Stewart and Laura Bingham. This episode is packed with tales of adventure, danger, and the invaluable lessons learned from the Waiwai, the indigenous tribe who played a crucial role in their journey.Ness Knight, Pip Stewart, and Laura Bingham embarked on an expedition to descend the Essequibo River in Guyana, Central America. They collaborated with the indigenous Waiwai tribe and learned their survival skills. The journey was filled with challenges, including infections, parasites, and encounters with dangerous wildlife. The trio had to navigate political concerns and the impact of mining and logging on the river. Despite the difficulties, they formed a strong bond with the Waiwai tribe and achieved their goal of reaching the source of the river. In this conversation, Ness Knight shares her experiences of embarking on challenging expeditions, including her journey down the Essequibo River in Guyana. She discusses the physical and mental challenges she faced, encounters with wildlife, and the dynamics of team expeditions. Ness also talks about her upcoming documentary on the rhino horn trade and highlights the importance of supporting anti-poaching efforts. She encourages listeners to commit to their own adventures and make a difference by providing equipment to anti-poaching units.TakeawaysCollaborating with indigenous communities can provide a unique and immersive experience during expeditions.Complacency can be dangerous in remote and challenging environments.Respecting and learning from local cultures and traditions is essential during expeditions.Political and environmental factors can impact the success and safety of an expedition.Overcoming physical and mental challenges can lead to personal growth and achievement. Embarking on solo adventures can help develop self-confidence and decision-making skills.Team expeditions offer the opportunity to forge deep friendships and learn from others' skills and experiences.Getting to the start line of an adventure is often the hardest part, but making a commitment and eliminating a plan B can help overcome obstacles.Supporting anti-poaching efforts by providing equipment to rangers can make a significant impact in protecting wildlife.Documentaries can raise awareness and transform people's perspectives on conservation issues.Support the Show.Thanks For Listening.If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a comment and subscribe for more exciting content. Follow us https://linktr.ee/adventurediaries for updates. Have a topic suggestion? Email us at ideas@adventurediaries.com. AdventureDiaries.com#AdventureDiaries #AdventureStories #NationalGeographic #Discovery #NaturalWorld

In this week's episode, Kate, Emma and Robi talk about the pros and cons behind legalising the rhino horn trade.

Right now rhino are at the razor edge of existence on Earth. Since the CITES CoP17 decision of ‘No Trade”, South Africa has hit the headlines big time with the announcement by the Minister of Environmental Affairs Edna Molewa publishing her notice of intention to amend the Invasive Species List, to delisting of Diceros bicomis michaelii (Eastern black rhinoceros) from the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act of 2004; and The Protected Species in of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act of 2004. My guest today, Loraine Liebenberg of Save Our Rhino, lay open a scathing indictment of what is happening at the highest levels across the board of the sub-context that surrounds rhino conservation and rhino horn trade in contemporary South Africa in a world that is politically charged globally, at the height hard fought success, there is a reverse trend down a path that seeks to put a price on everything

The department of environmental affairs says it is studying the Supreme Court of Appeals' ruling which legalises domestic rhino horn trade, dismissing the department's bid to keep a ban on domestic trade in place. Thousands of South African rhinos have been slain in recent years to meet demand for the horn in Asian countries. To look into the implications of the judgment we are joined on the line by Pelham Jones, he is the chairman of South Africa's Private Rhino Owners Association (PROA) AND Julian Rademeyer, the author of "Killing for Profit," a book about the rhino trade