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Africa's is known for its extraordinary wildlife and conservation efforts. Because of weak rule of law, this is under threat.  African lawyers are toiling to address the problem but there are issues of resources and capacity that undermine the ability of prosecutors to prioritise wildlife cases alongside all of the other serious criminal matters that they have to deal with.
In this podcast, we gain exclusive insights from criminal barrister,  Shamini Jayanathan who gives us a unique insight into the challenges - and some of the solutions -   based on her experience working with lawyers and in courtrooms across Africa. Here she explains why a more holistic approach to criminal justice is required if we are to succeed in the fight against wildlife crime. 
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Richard Moller is a born and bred Kenyan and is reputational for his hands on approach to wildlife conservation. He has held roles within Lewa Conservancy becoming the Chief Conservation Officer, worked with the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust all culminating in 15 years of extensive experience in this field. 
Richard then set up the Tsavo Trust ones of Tofauti's valued partners, and he holds a honorary wardens position with the Kenyan Wildlife Service. 

Richard and Crista discuss the gritty truth of the Tsavo Conservation area where both of us share such passion, the super tuskers elephants with over 100 pound ivory on either side and human-wildlife conflict that so deeply affects all areas of conservation. The 10% fence plan is an initiative that our two organisations are piloting in a hope that together this can bring about lasting change for communities and wildlife on each others door steps. 
This is a must listen.

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Charlie co-founded the charity Tusk Trust which HRH The Duke of Cambridge is an active Royal Patron.
Charlie and Crista have known each other for many years, as a board member capacity for Galana Wildlife Conservancy (GWC) whereby Tusk supported GWC as a vehicle to get funds to source. Crista has admired Tusk's impact on the ground and understandably Tofauti has partnered with similar conservationists in the landscape. 

Charlie offered a very honest account of Tusk's growth, and the trust that he has with his partners executing the work on the ground. His love of Africa is deeply engrained from a 'Cairo to Cape' trip from his 20's and has since grown to working with numerous projects on the ground here in Africa. The fundraising vehicle that Tusk has become in the conservation space also has to be admired, and this podcast offers a real and descriptive account for those of you who may not have had the privilege of visiting Africa yet.

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As a specialist in the primate field, Johannes gives us a detailed insight into his extensive research and work to help the Gorillas and other primate species. 
The battles much like all within the conservation landscape are very real, and when you bring human conflict in some of the war-torn countries where you find some of these species the complexities of the battles become more extensive. 
Population expansion, and people living on the boarders of the National parks on the breadline leave little sympathy for the animals that are within and everyone understandably is fighting for survival. 

With the pandemic's effect on tourism further compounding the issues, it is a tough world for everyone right now. But there is hope with people, like Johannes, fighting to save these beautiful creatures. 

This is definitely a place to visit when it is safe to do so.
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Alice Bromage is such a committed person to the cause, as an army officer she learnt and honed so many of the skills that rangers need out in the field. 

Having had extensive experiences through volunteering,  Africa got under her skin and she now works with the Black Mambas - the only all-female anti-poaching unit based in the Kruger Park, South Africa. 

She gives an honest and real account of some of her experiences of working with a female only team, as well as some of the genuine dangers and things to look out for when in the field. From the bush babies, to the bush grannies, wanting the Mambas to be effective not politically correct with a drive for independence not dependence. Give it a listen you won't be disappointed.

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Paolo, a third generation Kenyan, was brought up with conservation all around him in a quaint fishing village off the coast of Kenya. His mother, Nicky, driving Turtle Watch which has supported oceanic endeavour off the coastal parts of Kenya for as long as we can remember. 

Paolo's insight is through the lenses of the tourism partners around the continent, offering adventure and experiences like no other through his co-owned operation 'Africa Born'.

There are not many people who have jobs that Crista is genuinely jealous of,  but the sights and scenes that Paolo has witnessed and his recounts are some of the most beautiful to have blessed the earth. 

The effects of the pandemic have understandably affected the tourism trade here on the continent, but Paolo's positive and willing attitude gives us all encouragement that once tourism returns, a lifetime will not be enough in order to capture it. 

When travel is safe, please do come and visit us, it will be something to remember forever.

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