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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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00:27:04

Catalyzing Restoration at a Larger Scale with...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/11/06

In this new podcast, I’m talking with Catherine Machungo, Carbon State at Natural State. We talk through her career and journey into conservation, how she and her colleagues at Natural State are creating tangible technological solutions that people can utilize and how Natural State is tackling climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation. We also dig into the carbon conversation , technology and how Natural State ia looking to increase their capacity building and also work with local

00:48:49

Safeguarding Nairobi National Park with Felix Mutwiri

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/10/30

In this podcast, I’m talking with Felix Mutwiri, the Secretary, Friends of Nairobi National Park(FoNNaP). We talk through his journey into conservation, what drives his passion, all about FoNNaP, and the threats facing Kenya’s wildlife and wild spaces. We also dive into Nairobi National Park, how they are linkingthe local communities in management of the park and the youth as well and also fundraising strategies aimed at attracting more funds to safeguard Nairobi National Park. Enjoy💚

01:07:10

A Voice for Giraffe with Dr. Arthur Muneza

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/10/13

In this podcast, I chat with Dr. Arthur Muneza a Wildlife ecologist working for the Giraffe Conservation Foundation as the East Africa Coordinator. We talk through his childhood and upbringing, how he got started working with giraffe, operation Twiga and what his role entails at the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. We also dig into the biggest threats facing giraffe, Twiga tracker tagging operation and its objectives and youth involvement in conservation. Enjoy💚

00:39:29

Youth on the Frontlines of Conservation with Napanu...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/10/03

In this new episode, I’m talking with Napanu Stella, a biodiversity conservation scientist and a multitalented artist keen on Ecosystem Health. She is currently working as the rangelands officer with the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT). We talk through her childhood experiences and interactions with nature, her passion for visual arts and live performances, what her role entails at NRT and how she is working alongside her colleagues to improve rangelands health while working alongside local

00:35:04

To A Greener and Cleaner Future with Teddy Kinyanjui

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/09/26

In this new Podcast, I’m talking with Teddy Kinyajui, Sustainability Director ans Founder at Cookswell Jikos. We talk through his childhood and how he got involved with the natural world from an early age, Seedballs Kenya and some of the programs he helps run and also what seedballs are and why they’re so effective in regenerating some of our degraded ecosystems. We also dive into some of the biggest threats facing our key ecosystems and some of the challenges and successes he has had in his

01:00:45

Beyond the Lens with Amish Chhagan

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/09/05

In this new podcast, I’m super excited to be speaking with Amish Chhagan, a wildlife photographer originally from Zambia. We talk through his first encounter with a camera and what felt like, his career progression and challenges he faced and continue facing in his career. We also dive into his creative process and what that looks like for him when doing stories or creating moments. Enjoy💚

00:24:42

Conserving Orangutans with Leif Cocks

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/08/19

Happy World Orangutans Day! In this episode, I’m super excited to be speaking with Leif Cocks, world renowned expert on Orangutans. Starting with 15 Orangutans, Leif takes us through why he started working to save this species, what makes Orangutans special animals and he also highlights some of the biggest threats facing Orangutans today. We also dive into the power of collectivization in conservation and the dire need to rewild and reclaim some of the habitas that our wildlife and locak

00:51:20

Shifting Narratives in Wildlife Conservation &...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/08/07

In this new Podcast, I’m talking with Trishala Naidu, South African based Wildlife Presenter, Voice Artist, Biologist and Safari Guide. We dive into how her childhood shaped the person she is today, working with the KZN sharks board and the transition to WildEarth and she also highlights some of the biggest threats facing wildlife and wild places in South Africa today. We also talk through her deep LOVE for chameleons, pitching for Bob, the green turtle at Wildscreen Nairobi and what that meant for

00:28:21

Empowering Wildlife Rangers with Lew Bedford

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/07/31

#HappyWorldRangerDay2023! In this new podacst, I’m talking with Lew Bedford, the Founder of RangerLab, a UK registered charity, whose focus is on equipping and empowering wildlife rangers. We talk through his journey and passion for conservation, how RangerLab came to be, challenges facing our rangers on the ground and how we can make the work our rangers do an attractive profession for young people to also plug in. Enjoy💚

00:22:52

Insights from a Local Citizen Scientist &...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/06/26

In this new episode, I’m talking with Sopia Luka, who is working with Connected Planet Foundation and Semadep Foundation, running wildlife clubs in schools, doing migration trips, and the Women in the Wild Programme. We also dive into his passion for conservation, threats facing the Greater Mara Ecosystem and why it is very key to include young people in the conservation conversation. Enjoy💚

00:25:09

Giving Back to Our Ocean Ecosystems with Aaniyah Martin

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/06/08

In this new podcast, I’m speaking with Aaniyah Martin, Founder of The Beach Coop an organization whose mission is to effectively connect people, institutions and organizations through evidence based education and experimental learning to keep South Africa’s beaches clean and healthy and to protect and enhance ocean health. We talk through her story and upbringing growing up in Cape Town surrounded by the ocean and mountains, how she began in marine conservation, and forming The Beach Coop. We also

00:46:08

Young Voices in Conservation with Owino Raymond

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/06/01

Happy Madaraka Day! In this episode, I’m talking with Owino Raymond, Kenyan born and bred early career conservation biologist with a major focus in the conservation of large mammals in East Africa. We talk through his early years of studies, how his passion for conservation grew and his research work about Giraffes in Garissa County, in the northern parts of Kenya. We also dive into challenges and opportunities for young Kenya conservationists and a whole lot more. Enjoy💚

00:21:46

Local Communities at the Center of Bee Keeping with...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/05/20

Happy World 🐝 Day. In this podcast, I’m talking with John Bowen, Bee Keeping Coordinator at The Maa Trust, in Maasai Mara. We talk through what his role entails, where his passion for apiculture stemmed from and how the Maa honey social enterprise came to be and its positive impacts to the local community. We also dive into the challenges facing bee keepers in the Greater Mara Ecosystem and we also look into the interrelationship between bee keeping and climate change mitigation and adaptation

00:37:54

Elephants Without Borders with Dr. Tempe Adams &...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/05/15

In this Podcast double, I’m excited to be speaking with Dr. Tempe Adams, the coexistence & education manager for Elephants Without Borders, an NGO based in Botswana and Izzy, the program assistant for the Human Elephant Coexistence program. We talk through their roles at EWB, what drives their passion for conservation, biggest threats facing elephants and their habitats in Botswana and the tools they use to promote coexistence and end human elephant conflicts. Enjoy💚🎙️

00:29:14

The SOUL & DNA of Conservation with Ian Craig

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/04/20

In this episode, I’m talking with Ian Craig, a great man I consider to be the pioneer of community conservation in Africa. Ian has helped founded both Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and Northern Rangelands Trust and is currently serving as the Chief Partnership, Growth & Innovation Officer for NRT. We talk through how he got started in conservation, what drives this big passion he has for wildlife and also how wildlife is contributing to a better life for local communities in the Northern part of Kenya

00:45:18

Accelarating Conservation Impact in Africa with...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/04/10

In this new special podcast, I’m talking with Charlie Mayhew, MBE the Cofounder and CEO, Tusk Trust and Edward Ndiritu, the Head of the Anti-Poaching Unit at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. We talk through how the conservation charity Tusk, came to be and also the Tusk Conservation Awards. We dig into the success of Edward’s security startegy at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy and the huge success behind Tusk’s conservation approach supporting local grassroots organizations across Africa, plus a whole lot more

00:22:43

Save The Rhino Trust & The Future of Rhinos in Namibia

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/03/13

In this new episode, I’m delighted to be talking with Lorna Dax, Programs and Partnership Development Assistant at Save The Rhino Trust in Namibia. Lorna shares her love for nature and traveling during her school years and how she got into conservation. She has worked alongside local communities for 5 years. We also dig into her role at SRT, pressing threats facing Rhinos in Namibia and what SRT is doing to ensure that the Rhino population is stable! Enjoy💚

00:28:52

Solving the Human Elephant Crisis one Crop at a time...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/03/08

Happy International Women’s Day! In this new episode, I’m talking with Abigael, Head of the coexistence project, at Mara Elephant Project in the Greater Mara Ecosystem. Abigael is researching solutions at the Experimental farm whose aim is to build a model for coexistence and ensure a win win for both the local community and the wildlife. We talk through her journey and early career and what drove her to go into agriculture and sustainability. We also dive into the what she does at the experimental

00:20:42

Mara Elephant Project: A conservation success story...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/03/03

It’s World Wildlife Day today! In this episode I’m talking with Wilson Sairowua, Mara Elephant Project’s Conservation Officer. We talk through his journey in conservation, human elephant conflict and some of the tools they use at MEP to mitigate these conflicts. We also dive into some of the technological software that is used in the field, community empowerment and how you can support MEP and their conservation efforts in the Greater Mara Ecosystem. Enjoy💚🎙️

00:30:09

Walking With Gorillas, An Uplifting, Awe- Inspiring...

Boots on the ground podcast ·

2023/02/13

In this new episode, I’m super grateful to have Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka on the show again and this time we are talking about her memoir - Walking With Gorillas set to be released in March this year. We dig into what motivated her to pen down this book, some of the top conservation issues addressed, her journey as an African Wildlife Veterinarian and she also shares her thoughts on the future of African conservation. Remember you can pre- order the book now (check link on our socials). The book

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