CoP17 Message From The Black Mambas APU Our favourite APU, the Black Mambas, welcome the world to South Africa for CoP17. Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC0OpwUhVZU&feature=youtu.be
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The Internship With A Difference
The Internship With A Difference Gain hands-on conservation experience while living in the South African bushveld. Chosen candidates will also acquire photography and filmmaking skills, and learn how to use those skills in combination with social media to raise awareness of the plight of Africa’s endangered wildlife. This internship also imparts valuable team-building and leadershipContinue reading “The Internship With A Difference”
The Southern African Drought and Its Flood of Dilemmas
The Southern African Drought and Its Flood of Dilemmas The recent Southern African drought is considered one of the worst the region has ever experienced. Besides accelerated climate change there are other factors that contribute to worsening the effects of this particular drought. Some of these include water infrastructure that does not keep up withContinue reading “The Southern African Drought and Its Flood of Dilemmas”
Video: CoP17 Welcome and Call for Cooperation From South Africa’s Minister of Environment
Video: CoP17 Welcome and Call for Cooperation From South Africa’s Minister of Environment South Africa’s Minister of Environmental Affairs, Edna Molewa, welcomes the world to her country for the 17th CITES Conference of the Parties and calls for cooperation in conservation matters.
Video: Our Project Leader’s 1st Live TV Interview
Video: Our Project Leader’s 1st Live TV Interview Our Project Leader, Fortunate M. Phaka, recently got invited to be a guest on SABC’s Newsroom Live, to speak about his involvement in conservation and his work for Youth 4 African Wildlife. We were a bit scared that having cameras turned on him would be intimidating butContinue reading “Video: Our Project Leader’s 1st Live TV Interview”
Man vs Earth: Who Do You Think Will Win?
Man vs Earth: Who Do You Think Will Win? Prince Ea gives us a brief but chilling summary of the enormous amounts of damage we have caused in the short time that we have been on earth.
An apology to future generations
An apology to future generations An apology letter to future generations poetically delivered by Prince Ea. If we don’t change our attitudes towards the environment and the world in general, we will only have an apology to offer future generations. “Sorry for all the destruction.”
Passion for wildlife photography helps teenager overcome anxiety
Passion for wildlife photography helps teenager overcome anxiety by Liam Filtness (Guest Blogger) 18 year old Liam shares the story of how passion for wildlife photography and filmmaking helped him build confidence and overcome anxiety.
Kruger National Park’s Looming Elephant Poaching Crisis
Kruger National Park’s Looming Elephant Poaching Crisis A few months after General Jooste warned of a looming elephant poaching crisis in Kruger National Park there are news reports estimating that 12 elephants were killed inside the park over a period of 7 weeks. This is alarming as incidents of elephant poaching in the park wereContinue reading “Kruger National Park’s Looming Elephant Poaching Crisis”
Young South Africans march for a better future
Young South Africans march for a better future by Fortunate M. Phaka