Vienna, Austria – February 5, 2025 – The CIC is pleased to announce the release of the latest episode of Our Voice, produced in collaboration with Blood Origins. This new instalment features Daniel Kobei, a respected Indigenous rights advocate from Kenya, in conversation with hosts Robbie Kroger and Bupe Ritah Banda, President of the CIC Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC) Working Group.
In this compelling discussion, Kobei provides first-hand insights into Kenya’s conservation landscape, covering topics such as the country’s long-standing hunting ban, the challenges of human-wildlife conflict, and the critical role of indigenous communities in sustainable conservation efforts.
Key Topics Discussed
- The impact of Kenya’s hunting ban and its unintended consequences for communities and wildlife.
- The role of indigenous knowledge in conservation, and why these perspectives are essential to long-term sustainability.
- Human-wildlife conflict and benefit-sharing, exploring how local communities balance conservation with livelihoods.
- The Mau Forest Complex, a critical ecosystem where people and wildlife coexist.
- International conservation policies vs. local realities, and the need for more community-driven approaches.
This episode continues the successful partnership between CIC and Blood Origins, reinforcing their shared commitment to conservation through sustainable use and local engagement. By spotlighting Indigenous voices, Our Voice challenges conventional conservation narratives and fosters meaningful dialogue on solutions that work for both people and wildlife.
Listen Now
Catch the full episode on Megaphone and Apple Podcasts
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