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11: Our Altered World with Neel Zaver - Episode 11
11: Our Altered World with Neel Zaver - Episode 11
11: Our Altered World with Neel Zaver - Episode 11
Wednesday 14th May 2025
Explore wildlife conservation in Borneo with Mark & Amanda from Hutan. Discover innovative strategies & community involvement.
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Get the buttons here!Reconnecting with Nature: Conservation Insights from Borneo
Episode Overview
- Conservation requires understanding and working with local communities.
- Wildlife adapts to changing environments, but conflicts can arise.
- Innovative strategies like artificial bridges help wildlife navigate fragmented habitats.
- Reforestation efforts are crucial for ecosystem restoration and require long-term commitment.
- Coexistence with wildlife is essential for successful conservation.
Conservation is about coexistence. Coexistence is a concept that we all need to apply.
In this episode of 'Our Altered World', Neel Zaver chats with Mark and Amanda from Hutan, an organisation making waves in wildlife conservation. If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by climate change, this episode might just be the tonic you need. Mark shares his journey from Paris to Malaysia, driven by a childhood passion for wildlife that led him to co-found Hutan. Amanda joins the conversation, bringing her perspective from eight years of working with Hutan in Borneo.
Together, they unravel the complex challenges of balancing wildlife conservation with human needs. Mark and Amanda delve into the nitty-gritty of conservation work in Borneo, highlighting the importance of community involvement. They discuss how orangutans and other wildlife are adapting to changes in their environment due to climate change. With anecdotes about elephants playing havoc in graveyards and orangutans munching on durian crops, the duo paints a vivid picture of the daily struggles and triumphs in conservation.
You'll hear about innovative strategies like building artificial bridges to help wildlife navigate fragmented habitats, and how Hutan's efforts in reforestation are not just about planting trees but ensuring their survival over years. The episode offers a refreshing perspective on conservation as a holistic endeavour that requires understanding local communities and fostering coexistence. Mark and Amanda's passion is infectious, and their stories are both enlightening and entertaining.
If you're looking for inspiration and practical insights into conservation, this episode is a must-listen. It challenges us all to think about how we can coexist with nature in our own backyards. So, are you ready to explore new ways to reconnect with our planet?