Conservation Storytelling with Matt Blair

Matt Blair | The Rusty Mokoro
Conservation Storytelling with Matt Blair

Africa is dynamic. It is a story that is constantly evolving, and inspiring. Join Conservation Videographer, Matt Blair, as he hosts conversations with a diverse range of field-based voices to talk conservation. The Conservation Storytelling Podcast is a shared platform where ideas are shared, awareness created and curiosity is fulfilled about conservation in Africa. Matt Blair | www.therustymokoro.com | Socials @therustymokoro ***These podcasts are mostly self-funded. Please show your support on Patreon***

  1. 01/29/2021

    Episode 13: Tourism and Conservation in the Luangwa Valley with John Coppinger.

    It has been a long time since getting a podcast out there, but here is the first for 2021! This episode is a continuation from the Walk Luangwa 2020 expedition where a small group of us walked 350km through the Luangwa Valley in aid of community and conservation organisations in the Luangwa that had previously relied on tourism bed-levies to be able to continue their operations. During the 17 days it took us we had numerous guests join us for portions of the expedition; from beneficiaries from these organisations, to custodians of the Valley. John Coppinger is one of those custodians of the Valley whose career spans close on 40 years in tourism in the Luangwa. During our short conversation he gives us a bit of a glimpse into what the Valley once was, and how he sees tourism as having its role in conservation efforts.  Previously a commercial pilot before starting guiding in the Luangwa, together with his wife Carol, they created Remote Africa Safaris in the mid-90's. A few days earlier we had been walking along the Mwaleshi River where Nick Ridden (Remote Africa Safaris Operations Manager) pointed out the bones of the structures that would have been their Mwaleshi Camp. This was the first time in 30 years since being established that their camp was not opening due to the pandemic's impact on tourism. To learn more about John or their family run business: Remote Africa Safaris: https://bit.ly/2MhBLPU Walk Luangwa 2020: https://bit.ly/3fOlXhU Support these podcasts: http://bit.ly/3dCLzf7 Find me on social media: @therustymokoro Our Website: https://bit.ly/36mmNPC

    19 min
  2. 11/30/2020

    Episode 12: Inclusive Conservation Solutions with Thandiwe Mweetwa.

    “We live in a very dynamic world. We can't be doing the same things we have done for years in the name of staying true to the mission. You know, you move and adapt and change as things present themselves.” Thandiwe Mweetwa, Project Manager, Zambian Carnivore Programme. It has been a long time, but the podcast is finally back and there are a lot of conversations to share from the last 5 months of remote travel through Zambia. Thank you for your constant support, especially to our Patreon supporters who make this podcast possible. This week’s conversation is with Thandiwe Mweeta. Thandiwe joined us on the Walk Luangwa expedition on day 12 on behalf of the Zambian Carnivore Programme which was one of the direct beneficiaries for the proceeds that are being raised from the walk. "Thandiwe is the Project Manager for the Luangwa work and also manages the organisation’s Conservation Education Program. She grew up in Mfuwe and was a former conservation club member. She joined ZCP as an intern in 2009. Thandiwe holds a Master’s degree from the University of Arizona and her thesis focused on lion demographic response to conservation policies in the Luangwa Valley. As a supporter of community-based conservation, Thandiwe is dedicated to exploring effective ways of integrating local communities in wildlife conservation and increasing the representation of women in the field. Her future research interests include human-carnivore interaction in a changing landscape. In 2016, Thandiwe was named a National Geographic Emerging Explorer for her efforts to protect lions in Zambia." (https://bit.ly/3qbrRyw) If you would like to contribute to the conservation organisations that are working with the wildlife and the communities of the Luangwa Valley, please follow the link below. Every little bit helps. Zambian Carnivore Programme: https://bit.ly/39t7gjw Walk Luangwa 2020: https://bit.ly/3fOlXhU Support these podcasts: bit.ly/3dCLzf7 Find me on social media: @therustymokoro Our Website: bit.ly/3eCaosO

    35 min

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Africa is dynamic. It is a story that is constantly evolving, and inspiring. Join Conservation Videographer, Matt Blair, as he hosts conversations with a diverse range of field-based voices to talk conservation. The Conservation Storytelling Podcast is a shared platform where ideas are shared, awareness created and curiosity is fulfilled about conservation in Africa. Matt Blair | www.therustymokoro.com | Socials @therustymokoro ***These podcasts are mostly self-funded. Please show your support on Patreon***

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