In this episode of the MYD Earth Show, we hear from the CEO of the Namibian Chamber of Environment, Dr. Chris Brown, on the current state of plastic waste both locally and globally. Dr. Brown shares here the impact of the way in which we use plastic and what affect this has on both our health and our environment. Dr. …
In this episode of the MYD Earth Show, we speak to a Namibian Artist whose research into the origins of the Brandberg White Lady has lead to an interesting hypothesis. Sharing his opinion as an artist, Linus Malherbe, has drawn deductions based on artistic style that offer an interesting opinion to this world-renowned piece of art’s origins. Take a listen …
With the World talking our waste crisis and our global pollution problem, in this episode of the MYD Earth Show, we sit down with the world-renowned speaker on the topic of Zero Waste, Bea Johnson. Bea has spoken all over the globe about her Zero Waste Lifestyle and her book, Zero Waste Home, which has been translated into 20 languages. Invited to Namibia by Christina …
The World Celebrates World Giraffe Day on the 21st of June every year. While these charismatic species have captured our hearts, it was recently uncovered that their populations have dwindled. Today Giraffe are considered vulnerable to extinction by the IUCN. In this episode of the MYD Earth Show, Stephanie Fennessy, from the Giraffe Conservation Foundation joins us in studio to …
The Brown Hyena is currently the rarest species of Hyena, listed as near threatened in the IUCN Red List, with populations threatened due to the mistaken belief that they are harmful to livestock. While threatened, the Brown Hyena conduct a critical role in the eco-system as an indicator species. Emsie Verwey from the Skeleton Coast Brown Hyena Project, joins us for …
The elusive Lion Man, Dr. Flip Stander, who has dedicated his life to lion conservation, joins us in studio for this exclusive interview. Dr Flip Stander is a Namibian conservation legend, he started Desert Lion Conservation in 1998 with the aim to collect sound ecological data, and develop a conservation strategy to address human-lion conflict. For years he has been …
In this episode of the MYD Earth Show, we discuss fascinating adaptations of desert plants that store water in their leaves, stems or roots to adapt to dry climates and arid soil conditions. Survival and adaptation at it’s best, these endemic plants are incredibly adaptive and they provide food and water for many other desert species. With the help on …
The HeForShe solidarity movement for Gender Equality provides a systematic approach and targeted platform on which men and boys can engage and become change agents towards the achievement of gender equality. Achieving gender equality in our lifetimes requires an innovative, inclusive approach that both recognises men and boys as partners for women’s rights, and acknowledges the ways in which they …
Dr Margaret Jacobsohn is a Namibian writer, anthropologist and community-based conservation specialist. The co-founder of Integrated Rural Development and Nature Conservation (IRDNC), and a mentor for Conservancy Safaris Namibia, Dr Jacobsohn is an authority on the social organisation and cultural economy of the semi-nomadic Himba people of Namibia and Angola and a highly awarded conservationist. In this episode of the MYD …
An excellent introduction to the cold offshore world of our South Atlantic Ocean, is the Namibian National Marine Aquarium. A window to the wonders of marine life found in the cold Benguela Current, the National Marine Aquarium shows the sensitivity and complexity of our coastal life. In this episode of the MYD Earth Show we speak to Stephanus Voges, of …