A podcast dedicated to the innovative and urgent solutions we require to protect the planet from ourselves.
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“We are committed to truth and the discussions that unearth the solutions we desperately need. Our goal is to bring unity and a greater sense of collaboration in global conservation efforts.”
— Simon Borchert, Host
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Latest Episodes
Is the South American Vicuna Trade an example of why trade bans work?, Namibia plans to dehorn 600 rhino, poaching gang receives hefty sentence, documentaries to watch, convergence intelligence report makes for good reading, and Homeland Security ups its game.
Poaching kingpin arrested, rhino horn seizure stats suggest the war is shifting, transit routes for poached rhino are changing, isn't it time we stopped the benign trophy hunting defence arguments?, half the world's rhino's are in private hands - how does this change the game?, and have you ever heard a rhino fart?
Rhino poaching break through, an 11th hour interdict derails key legislation, should the state financially support captive lion breeders?, trophy hunting stats are in, and the UK adds more wildlife to its ivory ban.
In response to the failed auction of the world’s largest rhino breeding facility, we answer your questions.
Controversial rhino breeder and pro-trade protagonist John Hume is forced to sell the world’s largest rhino breeding facility he has built since 2008. But what does this mean for rhino conservation? We explore the details of the auction and its potential effects.
A new white paper from SA Minister Creecy gives us hope, New research shows how trophy hunting is failing communities in Botswana, shark killing contests in Florida spark public outcry, top takeaways from the UN Ocean Conference, new carbon credit product from Gabon, and a new docu-series tells the tale of dogs on the front line of conservation.
5 African countries sign the Hwange declaration - a commitment to pressure CITES to open trade in ivory for one fire sale. The concept is fundamentally flawed - we explain why. Deforestation accelerates in Brazil. We unpack the empty promises made at COP26 in Glasgow last year. Should you be able to buy a puppy from a commercial breeder in the USA?
Is tourism in Africa recovering? Rob Barber shares his insights, Home Depot's procurement policies under fire, Kilo9Academy needs your help, remember the tiger that escaped in Texas last year? here's an update, we push the Big Cat Public Safety Act, and finally, how important is convergence intelligence in the illegal wildlife trade?
Poachers are using tranquillizers in India, the Kering group represent a need for authentic change in the fashion industry, could donkeys go extinct!?, should companies be accepting more responsibility for the state of the planet?, updates on the Big Cat Public Safety Act and could we see slaughter free meat products sooner than later?
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Munu the blind black rhino finds a new home.
The team contemplates the “region beta paradox” as a reason why we don’t see sufficient urgency and how this influences donor expectations in conservation circles.
Julian Rademeyr’s latest report showcases a grim reality of corruption and its influence on wildlife crime around Kruger National Park. In the weeks after the release, alleged kingpin, Chief Clyde Mnisi, is assassinated and shortly thereafter his wife is gunned down in her home. We explore this decentralization of poaching as a result of the disruptions to syndicates in Kruger and what it means for law enforcement elsewhere.
Poaching in South Africa’s eastern cape province is on the rise but why is this perhaps more concerning than other areas?
Convergence Intelligence is showing signs of real impact in the illegal wildlife trade. A recent conference hosted by Prince William’s United for Wildlife, showcased some extraordinary successes in the growing partnerships between the private and public sector, and intelligence agencies.
India’s conservation successes could yield further evidence in the value of community-based responses to poaching and human wildlife conflict. Should we be de-militarizing our response to wildlife protection?