Indigenous hunter-gatherers and forest conservation, Thomas’s story
17/11/2021
This video tells the story of Thomas, an indigenous hunter-gatherer living in the Ituri forest in the northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. He is actively involved in the conservation of the Okapi Wildlife Reserve. Find out how the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme is work...
Indigenous People and forest conservation in Democratic Republic of the Congo
12/10/2022
The Ituri forest in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is rich in wildlife and important mineral resources. It is also home to many indigenous communities. However, the quest for wealth and food attracts miners, poachers and militias to the Okapi Wildlife Reserve.
Find out how the...
Sustainable wildlife management in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
16/06/2021
The Ituri forest in northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is rich in wildlife and important mineral resources. The quest for wealth and food attracts miners, poachers and armed militias to the Okapi Wildlife Reserve.
Find out how the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme ...
Five ways to achieve sustainable wildlife management in Congo – #SWM Programme
26/10/2023
Discover how the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Programme, in collaboration with local communities and the government, aims at improving wildlife conservation and livelihoods of native communities in Northern Congo. This video showcases five solutions the SWM Programme is testing to achi...
Launch of a new wildlife checkpoint in the Rupununi Savannah, Guyana
13/05/2024
The Rupununi Savannah in Guyana is teeming with wildlife, including a large variety of bird and mammal species. The aim of this video is to increase awareness about a new “wildlife checkpoint”. It will be shared with the communities and people living in, or moving through this region of Guyana. I...
Sustainable wildlife management in the Rupununi, Guyana
20/11/2020
Fish and wildlife are an integral part of the indigenous culture and diet in the Rupununi region of Guyana, which borders Brazil and Venezuela. However, threats to the Rupununi’s rich biodiversity are increasing as the area becomes more accessible and new economic activities take off. The Sustain...
Empowering Rupununi women: conservation and community champions in Guyana
03/06/2024
This video highlights the significant role that women in the Rupununi region of Guyana play in in promoting both community welfare and wildlife conservation. Through the SWM Programme, hundreds of women in the Rupununi are being supported and empowered to further expand their impact.