Marlice van Vuuren and the N/a’an ku sê  Success Story

A Namibian conservationist of note, Marlice van Vuuren is a small town girl who grew up to be one of the biggest forces in the Namibian conservation sector.  Together with her husband, she established and runs the N/a’an ku sê Wildlife Sanctuary in central Namibia. Raised in Eastern Namibia, she was introduced to conservation by her parents who were both …

Community Perspective in Lion Conservation

In this episode of the MYD Earth Show, Kirsty sits down with one of the greats in conservation in Namibia, John Kasaona. John Kasaona is the Executive Director at Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation, a pioneer in community based conservation, and is revered amongst communities in Namibia. In this episode we talk the perspective of community members in Lion …

Going and Growing Green

In this episode of the MYD Earth Show, we discuss how environmental and sustainable development requires a collaborative effort, and how corporations are getting behind good environmental practises. The Nedbank Go Green Fund is an example of how companies can benefit when they support conservation. The Go Green Fund works in partnership the Namibia Nature Foundation. Jacky Tjivikua, the Manager of Go Green …

Walking the Land, Finding Wisdom

In this episode of the MYD Earth Show we talk to Aleksandra Ørbeck-Nilsen of Nanofasa Conservation Trust, who has just completed a walk from the East to the West of Namibia, living off the land for one month. She walked accompanied by two Ju/´hoansi San men, who through their ancient knowledge of the land safely guided her to the ocean. …

Perspectives for the Environment in the Arts

In this episode of the MYD Earth Show we talk about innovation in the space of sustainability and how even in the arts you can be environmentally conscious with Dr. Paul Godard and Lisa Scriven. Dr. Paul Godard is a world renowned photographer whose work is a celebration of nature. He is in Namibia together with Lisa, to launch an …