The Green Hour Podcast
Conservation Across Africa - A Series with African Parks
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.
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Ep. 1: $1B Conservation Commitment
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.
Listen to the episode HERE
Ep. 2: Rewilding 2,000 Southern White Rhino
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 2,000 southern white rhinos, nearly 15% of the global population. Over the next decade, they aim to rewild and translocate up to 300 rhinos per year to secure, well-managed protected areas across Africa.
Listen to the episode HERE
Ep. 3: Largest Land Mammal Migration on Earth
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.
Listen to the episode HERE
Ep. 4: Shoebill Conservation in Bangweulu
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.
Listen to the episode HERE
Ep. 5: Saving the Western Lowland Gorilla
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.
Listen to the episode HERE
Ep. 6: East Africa's Last Known Viable Dugong Population
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.
Listen to the episode HERE
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