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Boots on the ground podcast

Boots on the ground pod

Amplifying voices for conservation one conversation at a time.

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00:32:44

Species Conservation And Wildlife Census With Kenneth...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/10/14

This is part 1 of our third episode on our new series, In the quest to protect Africa’s wildlife and wild places. I talk with Kenneth Kimitei, Senior Landscape Ecologist in the Tsavo-Mkomazi Landscape. We dive into how he got started in conservation and what his work entails. We also talk through the Nationwide Wildlife census and the methodologies used in conducting the census in the larger Tsavo ecosystem. Enjoy💚

00:27:06

Perspectives From A Wildlife Ranger With Dontillah Sarru

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/10/08

In this Second episode of our new series, In the quest to protect Africa’s Wildlife and Wild places, I’m talking with Dontillah Sarru, a Wildlife ranger now working as a corporal at Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary. We talk through her first encounters with wildlife and her recollection of her training in Amboseli. We also dig into her routine, effects of Covid-19 on conservation and why the giraffe is her favorite animal. Enjoy💚

00:43:36

Fighting Wildlife Crime With Didi Wamukoya

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/09/28

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

00:33:36

Nature & Humanity: A conversation with Renowned...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/09/02

In this new episode, we get to hear from the legendary Ami Vitale. We talk through how she got started in her colorful career, recollections from the last moments filming the last male northern white rhino, Sudan, and why it is key to build trust and relationships as a storyteller. We also dig into her latest film SHABA plus a lot more. Enjoy and be inspired 💚

00:33:20

An Eye For Detail: A Conversation With Sam Thuku

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/08/09

In this new episode, I talk with Sam Thuku, a filmmaker, environmentalist and conservationist. We talk about his journey into the filmmaking industry, his passion for conservation and he also walks us through the challenges he has faced in his career and how he has managed to overcome them plus the editing tools he uses in post production and a lot more. Be inspired💚

01:11:49

Turtle Conservation With Nevil Agesa

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/08/04

In this new episode I’m talking with Nevil Agesa, Project Coordinator, Diani Turtle Watch. We talk through his journey and how he got started in conservation, the different species of turtles found along the Kenyan coast, their habitats and life cycle. We also dive into the threats facing these reptiles and what Nevil, his team and the various partners are doing to ensure that turtles survive and thrive. Be inspired💚

00:31:35

Liberatha Kawamala On Environmental Conservation

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/08/02

In this episode, I talk with Liberatha Kawamala, founder, Libe Green Innovations. We talk through how she started her journey in environmental conservation, how Libe Green Innovation came to be and the challenges she experienced at first. We also dive into interventions she and her team are putting in place to bring in various stakeholders on deck and we also highlight the importance of youth and local community involvement in her projects and programs. Be inspired💚

00:29:07

Greening Burundi With Emmanuel Niyoyabikoze

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/07/28

In this episode I’m talking with Emmanuel Niyoyabikoze, founder and CEO Greening Burundi. We dive into his work with Greening Burundi, their programs and projects on the ground and we also talk through threats facing environmental conservation in Burundi plus why we need young people on board to effectively see the change we want. Enjoy💚

00:28:23

The Face Behind The Lens: A conversation with Aishwarya

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/07/14

In this episode, I talk with Aishwarya, a self taught wildlife filmmaker and photographer with a background in Mass media. We dive into her world of wildlife storytelling and talk about her current film ‘Tiger Queen Of Taru’. We also talk through gaming, VR, and other technologies that are shaping up our relationship with nature. Listen to the end to find out why the Elephant 🐘 is her favorite animal. Enjoy💚

00:27:50

#PamojaStrong

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/07/10

In this episode, I talk with Felix Ongoma, Sustainable Tourism expert in the making. We dive into defining what partnerships mean to us, our experience working together in different projects and finally why we think that the future is all partnerships and collaborations. Enjoy💚

00:37:47

Bright Lemchi On Turning Waste Into Wealth

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/07/09

In this episode I talk with Bright Lemchi, founder Gowasteline companies. We talk through his initiative and the projects they are involved in on the ground to bring social change through waste management. We also tackle issues to do with why it is crucial to involve the youth in these programs and what we call do at an individual level to take action against waste pollution. Enjoy💚

00:27:41

Dean Carlisle On Young People Teaching Young People...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/07/05

In this episode, I talk with Dean Carlisle, C.E.O, Lessons In Conservation. We talk about his passion and how he got started in conservation from a young age to forming Lessons In Conservation, an organization that inspires and educates the generation of tomorrow to be able to make critical decisions in conservation and make a difference. Enjoy💚

00:31:50

Mr. Abou Bamba On Ocean Governance

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/06/30

In this final episode of our series #oceanmonthpodcast , we’re honored to have Mr. Abou Bamba, of the UNEP Abidjan Convention Secretariat. We talk through the mandate of the Abidjan Convention, challenges facing conservation and preservation of marine biodiversity in the south East Atlantic region and the need to unlock economic potential in the coastal zones across Africa for the creation of wealth for coastal communities. Enjoy💚

00:35:02

Balancing The Needs Of People And Nature. A...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/06/29

Our guest this week is Maurice Schutgens. He is the conservation program manager at Space for Gi🐘nts.He walks us through Space For Giants conservation work in the Laikipia region in Kenya and across the African region. We also dive deep into human elephant conflict mitigation and its impacts plus much more on the need to unlock economic value in the natural capital within Africa. Be part of this conversation. We’re all we have. Enjoy💚

00:24:04

Dr. Carole Durussel and Ben Boteler on Ocean Governance

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/06/25

In this third episode of our #oceanmonthpodcast series, I talk with Dr. Carole and Ben from the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS). We dive into the current Ocean Governance structure and its gaps and practical challenges. We also talk through the highlights of the Strong High Seas Project to date and what sort of interventions and integrated approaches are being put in place to strengthen ocean management both regionally and globally. Enjoy💚

00:25:31

A Conversation With David O’Connor

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/06/21

Happy World Giraffe Day🌎. In this episode I talk with Save Giraffes Now President, David O’Connor. We dive into the world of Giraffes, and their conservation. He also takes us through the translocation exercise of Nine Rothschild Giraffes from the flooded Lake Baringo peninsula in Kenya where the giraffes called home, into the Ruko community conservancy using a “GiRaft” as David calls it. Enjoy💚

00:23:58

Carolina Hazin On Ocean Governance

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/06/18

In this second episode of our new series, #oceanmonthpodcast, I talk with Carolina Hazin. She is the Global marine policy coordinator at Birdlife International. We define High Seas and highlight their importance and we also talk through some of the biggest threats facing the High Seas and how the UN negotiations for a new treaty are currently ongoing. Enjoy💚

00:25:34

Dibblex with Agnes Tjirare on Sustainable Conservation

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/06/15

In this episode, I talk with Agnes Tjirare about her work with Children In The Wilderness (CITW), an NGO based in Namibia working towards sustainable conservation by giving young children and local communities training and education on matters environmental conservation. We dive into some of the programs and projects they run and also touch on opportunities for the girl child in conservation. Enjoy💚

00:16:47

Dr. Shannon Hampton on Ocean Governance

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/06/11

In this first Episode of our new series, Ocean Month Podcast, in partnership with Birdlife Africa, I talk with Dr. Shannon Hampton, program manager, International Ocean Institute. We talk through the Strong High Seas project and dig into some of the challenges facing regional ocean governance. Enjoy💚

01:33:53

World Environment Day

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2021/06/05

This World Environment Day, together with Birdlife International (Africa), We are proud to bring to you yet another exciting podcast seeking to highlight the strides made by Birdlife partners in restoring critical Ecosystems in Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Egypt. Enjoy💚

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