The International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC), in collaboration with Blood Origins, is proud to present a landmark episode of the Our Voice podcast series, featuring Wilfried (Willy) Pabst, CIC General Advisor and founder of Zimbabwe’s renowned Sango Wildlife Conservancy.
In this episode, host Robbie Kroger speaks to Willy Pabst about his journey from Germany to the savannahs of southern Africa, and how he came to lead one of the world’s most iconic examples of hunter-led conservation. With characteristic candour, Pabst reflects on the challenges of conservation in a region where wildlife populations are growing but habitat is shrinking, especially with regards to elephant overpopulation and land-use pressure.
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From field realities to global misperceptions, Pabst brings his frontline experience to a debate often dominated by distant voices. He shares how conservation efforts at Sango, situated in Zimbabwe’s Savé Valley Conservancy, have restored populations of black rhino, wild dog, and leopard, while also improving the livelihoods of local communities.
“What do we do in an era where we actually have too many elephants and too little habitat?” Pabst asks, laying bare the contradictions and hard truths of modern conservation.
This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in conservation policy, sustainable use, or African wildlife management, and continues the CIC and Blood Origins’ shared commitment to platforming authentic voices from the field.
Listen Now:
Stream the full episode here: Our Voice Podcast – Willy Pabst on Apple Podcasts
Watch the Video on YouTube: Our Voice Podcast
For Media Inquiries:
Tristan Breijer MBA FRGS FRSA MCIJ
Director of Communications and Public Affairs
CIC – International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation
Email: [email protected]
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Website: www.cic-wildlife.org
