CIC and Blood Origins Highlight Community-Based Conservation in Botswana
CIC and Blood Origins Highlight Community-Based Conservation in Botswana
The CIC (International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation) and Blood Origins are excited to announce the latest episode of the Our Voice podcast. This episode features Satau from Botswana, an expert with over 17 years of experience in Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM). This insightful episode delves into the challenges and opportunities for Indigenous communities in managing and benefiting from wildlife conservation.
In conversation with hosts Robbie Kroger and Bupe Banda, Satau shares his deep understanding of the struggles local communities face in Botswana. He highlights historical displacement, marginalisation, and the ongoing need for their voices to be central in decision-making processes. The discussion explores ways to ensure communities benefit from wildlife management while incorporating traditional ecological knowledge into conservation strategies.
Key Highlights from the Episode:
- Insights into the perspectives of Botswana’s communities towards wildlife and conservation.
- The importance of including Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLCs) in conservation efforts.
- How international collaboration can address challenges faced by local communities.
- Strategies to promote equitable benefit-sharing from wildlife resources.
Satau underscores the importance of empowering communities as stewards of biodiversity, advocating for approaches that balance ecological sustainability with social and economic well-being.
This episode is part of Our Voice, a podcast series created by the CIC and Blood Origins to amplify diverse perspectives on wildlife management and conservation.
Listen Now:
Tune in to hear Satau’s invaluable insights and join the conversation about the future of community-based conservation.
Listen to the full episode on Blood Origins.
About CIC and Blood Origins:
The CIC and Blood Origins collaborate to bring forward voices from the conservation world, focusing on the crucial role of sustainable use and the integration of local communities in wildlife management. This partnership highlights the shared commitment to ensuring a balanced and inclusive approach to global conservation challenges.
Contact:
Tristan Breijer MBA FRGS FRSA MCIJ
Senior Communications and Public Affairs Advisor
CIC – International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation
Email: tristan.breijer@cic-wildlife.org
