Episode 6 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks

In the final episode of our six-part series, we’re joined by Evan Trotzuk, Bazaruto Research & Monitoring Coordinator at African Parks, to explore efforts to protect East Africa’s last known viable dugong population.

Once widespread along the continent’s eastern coastline, dugongs are now on the brink—making Bazaruto Archipelago National Park a critical stronghold for their survival.

🎧 Tune in as we discuss:

• Why dugongs are so rare in Africa

• The ecological importance of Bazaruto

• How research and monitoring are shaping conservation strategies

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RRuJrourygs?si=L0bVHp6GprXzZ0WA

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Watch the Previous Episodes: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyjdkjacNUyHkzzoY7xd6kNLYKIxtoDmU&si=6t8zVojdl6v863Sc

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Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/

African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/

Episode 5 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks

In this episode, we’re joined by Gwili Gibbon, Conservation Manager at African Parks to explore efforts to protect one of Africa’s most iconic and critically endangered species — the Western Lowland Gorilla. Found deep within the rainforests of Odzala-Kokoua National Park in the Republic of Congo, this species faces immense pressure from poaching, disease, and habitat loss.

Tune in as we discuss:

🌿 The challenges of conserving gorillas in dense rainforest ecosystems

🛡️ The role of rangers and community-led protection efforts

📈 What long-term survival looks like for this elusive species

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_Gz9S_lGjlc?si=pfUoDJZMrBgGE3bS

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Watch the Previous Episodes:

Episode 1: A $1B Conservation Commitment | https://youtu.be/kLPMX0LT6e4?si=MumM1auAWAlNtDHq

Episode 2: Rewilding 2,000 Southern White Rhinos | https://youtu.be/EMt7qTEawfg?si=rLyQe95LYX9FscWX

Episode 3: The Largest Land Mammal Migration on Earth | https://youtu.be/f_UvXzZkt_8?si=t70jKDQ_yJKTmect

Episode 4: Shoebill Conservation in Bangweulu | https://youtu.be/WBlidHaoxjk?si=dBWd3NeXmvTOvbDI

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Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/

African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/

Episode 4 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks

In this episode, we’re joined by Maggie Hirschauer, Shoebill Program Manager at African Parks, to explore one of the most fascinating and elusive birds in Africa — the Shoebill.

Found in the remote Bangweulu Wetlands of Zambia, the Shoebill is known for its prehistoric appearance, massive bill, and mysterious behavior.

We dive into:

• The Shoebill’s unique biology and behavior

• Why it’s one of the most vulnerable birds in Africa

• African Parks’ groundbreaking captive rearing program

• The critical role of local communities in conservation

Discover what it takes to protect one of Africa’s most iconic — and endangered — birds.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/WBlidHaoxjk?si=VXbVsjUNgCqWVksD

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Watch the Previous Episodes:

Episode 1: A $1B Conservation Commitment | https://youtu.be/kLPMX0LT6e4?si=SYzyAxaSpHvpId63

Episode 2: Rewilding 2,000 Southern White Rhinos | https://youtu.be/EMt7qTEawfg?si=gr-QOOLanjyeg5ve

Episode 3: The Largest Land Mammal Migration on Earth | https://youtu.be/f_UvXzZkt_8?si=CRH49KtMv5jGkvWW

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Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/

African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/

Episode 3 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Fay, Landscape Coordinator at African Parks, to dive into the largest land mammal migration on Earth — the annual journey of 6 million antelope across the remote landscapes of South Sudan to Ethiopia.

Learn how this little-known migration is being studied, protected, and brought into the global spotlight.

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About The Green Hour Podcast

The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/f_UvXzZkt_8?si=wFn-8vfrl8Wh28-o

Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/

African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/

Listen to Episode 1 of the Series: https://youtu.be/kLPMX0LT6e4?si=BisZfOPdi_iLAOj7

Listen to Episode 2 of the Series: https://youtu.be/EMt7qTEawfg?si=I0dBBkP2voAph3pv

Episode 2 | Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks

In this episode, we sit down with Donovan Jooste, Rhino Rewilding Project Manager at African Parks, to explore the groundbreaking Rhino Rewild Project.

In September 2023, African Parks acquired the world’s largest captive rhino breeding operation—securing the land, equipment, and all 2,000 southern white rhinos, representing nearly 15% of the global population. Now, they’re working to rewild these rhinos and translocate them to secure, well-managed protected areas across Africa over the next decade.

🎯 Goal: Translocate up to 300 rhinos per year

🌍 Timeline: 10 years

🦏 Mission: Rewild 2,000 rhinos and restore balance to Africa’s ecosystems

Tune in to hear how this bold conservation plan is unfolding, the challenges of large-scale translocation, and what it takes to give these iconic animals a second chance in the wild.

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/EMt7qTEawfg?si=v7RR2AyNHTQA4LbO

Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/

African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/

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Listen to Episode 1 of the Series: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AyFgQRG53BnSzVR9sVUKD?si=sB1Z7WKwT_q4JZleJbs-Yw

To kick off our new series, Conservation Across Africa – A Series with African Parks, we sit down with Peter Fearnhead, CEO of African Parks Network.

In this episode, we explore the organization’s groundbreaking $1 billion commitment to conservation, aimed at scaling their impact across the continent. Peter shares insights into African Parks’ ambitious plan to expand from managing 23 protected areas to 30 by 2030 — a bold move to safeguard biodiversity, support local communities, and build climate resilience across Africa.

Tune in to learn how this historic investment is transforming the future of conservation at scale.

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About The Green Hour Podcast

The Green Hour Podcast is a global platform that connects sustainability leaders from the public, private, and nonprofit sectors to share insights on sustainable solutions. With a growing audience across six continents, The Green Hour continues to be at the forefront of global conversations on environmental action.

Website: https://thegreenhourpodcast.com/

YouTube: https://youtu.be/kLPMX0LT6e4?si=InniLcnwxLVPBylI

African Parks: https://www.africanparks.org/

Coming June 2025 – Conservation Across Africa is a six-episode series in collaboration with African Parks, highlighting the people, partnerships, and protected areas driving one of the most ambitious conservation efforts on the continent.

🎧 Episode Guide:

Episode 1: Overview of African Parks and the $1B Conservation Commitment

🎙️ Peter Fearnhead, CEO of African Parks Network 📅 Coming June 3, 2025

Episode 2: Relocating 2,000 Southern White Rhinos

🎙️ Donovan Jooste, Rhino Rewilding Project Manager 📅 Coming June 5, 2025

Episode 3: The Largest Land Mammal Migration in the World

🎙️ Mike Fay, Landscape Coordinator 📅 Coming June 10, 2025

Episode 4: Sustaining a Vulnerable Bird Species – The Shoebill

🎙️ Maggie Hirschauer, Shoebill Program Manager 📅 Coming June 12, 2025

Episode 5: Saving the Western Lowland Gorilla

🎙️ Gwili Gibbon, Conservation Manager 📅 Coming June 17, 2025

Episode 6: Protecting the Dugong in Bazaruto National Park

🎙️ Evan Trotzuk, Research & Monitoring Coordinator 📅 Coming June 19, 2025

🔔 Subscribe now and journey with us through Africa’s most ambitious conservation efforts.

On this episode of The Green Hour, we speak with Mutuma Muriuki, Founder of Eco Bristo, a company on a mission to empower sustainable farming by providing alternative, affordable, and eco-friendly pest-control technology and solutions.

In this episode, we discuss:

🕰️ The History of Pesticide Use across Africa

⚠️ The Environmental, Social & Health Risks of Pesticides

☀️ Eco Bristo’s Solution: Solar Pest Traps

🌾 Scaling Agroecology in Kenya

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